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    Cervical Length Assessment (incl baby growth)

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    Cervical Length Assessment (incl baby growth)

    Cervical Length Assessment (incl baby growth)

    During pregnancy, a short cervical length is associated with a risk of spontaneous preterm birth. The shorter the cervical length, the greater the risk. Therefore, measuring cervical length by ultrasound can help to predict preterm birth.

    This is an internal scan

    PRICE: R700

    SCAN DURATION: for a 15 min scan

    WHEN CAN THE SCAN BE DONE: Saturdays

     The cervix is the opening or passage through which the baby must pass before being born vaginally. Ultrasound can detect early changes of the cervix, such as shortening of the cervical length, to predict preterm birth. On identifying a short cervical length, interventions can be applied to prevent preterm birth. These interventions include giving the expectant mother progesterone to relax the uterus, or applying a stitch, known as a cerclage, to tighten the opening of the cervix.