{"id":2859,"date":"2026-06-02T09:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T05:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamed.test\/all-services\/%d5%bd%d5%af%d6%80%d5%ab%d5%b6%d5%ab%d5%b6%d5%a3%d5%a1%d5%b5%d5%ab%d5%b6-%d5%bd%d5%b8%d5%b6%d5%b8%d5%a3%d6%80%d5%a1%d6%86%d5%ab%d5%a1-3-%d6%80%d5%a4-%d5%a5%d5%bc%d5%a1%d5%b4%d5%bd%d5%a1%d5%b5%d5%af-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T20:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:15:22","slug":"screening-ultrasound-3rd-trimester-armenia","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/vitamed.production.am\/en\/all-services\/screening-ultrasound-3rd-trimester-armenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Screening Ultrasound \u2013 3rd Trimester (30\u201334 Weeks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0548\u0582\u056c\u057f\u0580\u0561\u0571\u0561\u0575\u0576\u0561\u0575\u056b\u0576 (\u054d\u0578\u0576\u0578\u0563\u0580\u0561\u0586\u056b\u056f) \u0570\u0565\u057f\u0561\u0566\u0578\u057f\u0578\u0582\u0569\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\u0576\u0565\u0580 \u054e\u056b\u057f\u0561\u0574\u0565\u0564\u0578\u0582\u0574 | Ultrasound \/ Sonography\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLapIY4sCMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third-trimester screening ultrasound, typically performed between weeks 30 and 34 of pregnancy, aims to evaluate fetal growth, presentation, placental health, and the intrauterine environment. This diagnostic scan plays a vital role in labor preparation and ensures that prenatal monitoring during the final weeks of pregnancy is correctly managed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, the specialist evaluates whether the baby&#8217;s growth aligns with the gestational age, assesses placental function, and verifies that the fetus receives an optimal supply of oxygen and essential nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Is Evaluated During the Examination?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the third-trimester screening, the specialist systematically reviews:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetal growth metrics and development indicators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW) calculations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetal presentation and positioning in the uterus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placental location, positioning, and structural health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amniotic fluid volume (amniotic fluid index)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical cord and fetal circulatory systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood flow parameters via Doppler ultrasound<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gathered data allow the obstetrician to comprehensively assess fetal well-being and to coordinate additional monitoring or diagnostic tests in a timely manner if indicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Is the Third-Trimester Screening So Critical?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the final months of pregnancy, it is especially critical to ensure that the fetus continues to grow and develop normally. This examination helps to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor and evaluate fetal growth patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detect potential Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess placental function and perfusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor fetal oxygenation status<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare effectively for the upcoming childbirth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Doppler ultrasound, clinicians can also evaluate blood flow within the maternal-placental-fetal system, which is particularly vital for managing high-risk pregnancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Is the Examination Conducted?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scan is performed using an advanced ultrasound system and includes both standard fetal biometry and, when indicated, Doppler blood flow studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20\u201330 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The duration of the session may vary depending on the specific metrics being visualized and individual maternal characteristics during the scan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preparation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No special physical preparation is required prior to a third-trimester screening.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In which weeks of pregnancy should the third screening be performed?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The examination is routinely conducted within the gestational window of 30 to 34 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can this ultrasound determine the baby&#8217;s exact weight?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scan provides a highly reliable calculation of the Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW) based on precise biometric measurements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is a Doppler ultrasound?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Doppler ultrasound evaluates the velocity of blood flow in the umbilical cord, placenta, and fetus, providing critical information about fetal oxygenation and well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If my previous screenings were perfectly normal, do I still need this scan?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, absolutely. The third-trimester growth scan addresses distinct clinical parameters, focusing on verifying fetal well-being, size, and placental safety immediately prior to childbirth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Book Your Screening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating fetal growth, positioning, and overall health in the final weeks of pregnancy is a vital step toward a safe and planned delivery. 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