{"id":2237,"date":"2024-04-26T17:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T17:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onnamedical.com\/?page_id=2237"},"modified":"2025-11-26T20:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T02:23:01","slug":"structural-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onnamedical.com\/en\/services\/structural-ultrasound\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural ultrasound"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The structural ultrasound is a comprehensive examination, from head to toe, of the fetus’s anatomy, and it serves to ensure that everything is structurally sound with the baby.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the structural ultrasound or second-trimester ultrasound?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The structural ultrasound is a comprehensive examination, from head to toe, of the fetus’s anatomy, and it serves to ensure that everything is structurally sound with the baby.<\/p>

Our maternal-fetal specialist doctors perform this test and will use the most suitable ultrasound technology to identify and rule out possible anomalies or conditions that require special attention. We will also reevaluate the risk for preeclampsia and preterm delivery during the study.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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During which weeks of pregnancy is the structural ultrasound performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The structural ultrasound is particularly significant between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy. It is a window through which doctors can obtain clear and detailed images of the fetus to assess its development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Does the structural ultrasound require any prior preparation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Some basic measures help us get better baby photos, such as going to the bathroom to urinate to empty the bladder before the study, and not eating immediately before the consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Is there any risk to the baby associated with the structural ultrasound?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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No, ultrasound is completely safe for your pregnancy and for the baby.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Schedule a Structural Ultrasound
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We can rule out the most clinically significant structural anomalies through the second-trimester ultrasound. It will also serve as a reference for comparison with subsequent ultrasounds and to evaluate the baby’s growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Through structural ultrasound, the most clinically relevant structural anomalies in the baby can be ruled out. These include heart problems, neural tube defects (such as spina bifida), abnormalities in brain development, the digestive system, or the urinary tract. Additionally, it rules out cleft lip and counts fingers and toes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In the office, you will lie on the examination table, and we will ask you to expose your abdomen so that we can apply the gel that facilitates the movement of the transducer.<\/p>

This device, essential in any ultrasound, allows us to obtain baby images. Our maternal-fetal doctors analyze the images in real-time and explain to you how the baby’s development and well-being are progressing.<\/p>

Generally, the duration of the procedure is approximately 30 to 60 minutes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, it is not an invasive method. Being an ultrasound study, it poses no risk to your pregnancy or baby. No needles, incisions, or any other type of intervention in the body are required.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No anesthesia is applied for this procedure. It is painless and does not cause discomfort other than a slight sensation of cold caused by the gel.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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While we perform the ultrasound, you and your companion can see the baby in real time. During the procedure, our maternal-fetal doctors will explain the findings to you. Within 24 to 48 hours, we will send an official written report with the conclusions and all the images we took of the baby to your email and your doctor’s.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Structural ultrasound The structural ultrasound is a comprehensive examination, from head to toe, of the fetus’s anatomy, and it serves to ensure that everything is structurally sound with the baby. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT What is the structural ultrasound or second-trimester ultrasound? The structural ultrasound is a comprehensive examination, from head to toe, of the fetus’s anatomy, and it serves to ensure that everything is structurally sound with the baby. Our maternal-fetal specialist doctors perform this test and will use the most suitable ultrasound technology to identify and rule out possible anomalies or conditions that require special attention. We will also reevaluate the risk for preeclampsia and preterm delivery during the study. During which weeks of pregnancy is the structural ultrasound performed? The structural ultrasound is particularly significant between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy. It is a window through which doctors can obtain clear and detailed images of the fetus to assess its development. Does the structural ultrasound require any prior preparation? Some basic measures help us get better baby photos, such as going to the bathroom to urinate to empty the bladder before the study, and not eating immediately before the consultation. Is there any risk to the baby associated with the structural ultrasound? No, ultrasound is completely safe for your pregnancy and for the baby. LEARN MORE SEE THE SPECIALIST Contact Us Schedule a Structural Ultrasound Appointment SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT What is the structural ultrasound for? We can rule out the most clinically significant structural anomalies through the second-trimester ultrasound. It will also serve as a reference for comparison with subsequent ultrasounds and to evaluate the baby’s growth. What can we assess, detect, or prevent with the structural ultrasound? Through structural ultrasound, the most clinically relevant structural anomalies in the baby can be ruled out. These include heart problems, neural tube defects (such as spina bifida), abnormalities in brain development, the digestive system, or the urinary tract. Additionally, it rules out cleft lip and counts fingers and toes. What does the procedure for the structural ultrasound involve? In the office, you will lie on the examination table, and we will ask you to expose your abdomen so that we can apply the gel that facilitates the movement of the transducer. This device, essential in any ultrasound, allows us to obtain baby images. Our maternal-fetal doctors analyze the images in real-time and explain to you how the baby’s development and well-being are progressing. Generally, the duration of the procedure is approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Is structural ultrasound an invasive method? No, it is not an invasive method. Being an ultrasound study, it poses no risk to your pregnancy or baby. No needles, incisions, or any other type of intervention in the body are required. Does structural ultrasound require any anesthesia? No anesthesia is applied for this procedure. It is painless and does not cause discomfort other than a slight sensation of cold caused by the gel. How long does it take to receive the results of a structural ultrasound? While we perform the ultrasound, you and your companion can see the baby in real time. During the procedure, our maternal-fetal doctors will explain the findings to you. Within 24 to 48 hours, we will send an official written report with the conclusions and all the images we took of the baby to your email and your doctor’s. Specialists Dr. Yazmin Copado Mendoza\u200b Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Gynecologist and Obstetrician with a subspecialty in Maternal Fetal Medicine and training in advanced fetal echocardiography. Certified by the Mexican Council of Specialists in Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the Fetal Medicine Foundation. As an expert in maternal-fetal health, I try to convey to my patients the importance of care and supervision during pregnancy. Dr. Vania Cort\u00e9s Cerna Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Gynecologist and Obstetrician with a subspecialty in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, certified by the Mexican Council of Specialists in Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Fetal Medicine Foundation. Expert in the monitoring and management of high-risk pregnancies, detection of congenital disabilities, and twin pregnancies. Dr. H\u00e9ctor Andr\u00e9s Moreno Y\u00e9pez Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Gynecologist and Obstetrician with a subspecialty in Maternal Fetal Medicine by the UNAM. Experienced in the management of high risk obstetric and gynecologic pathology. Certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation in Cervical Assessment, Preeclampsia Detection and Doppler Ultrasound. 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