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Hi there. i just had my 12 week scan. and the babys nuchal fold is normal on one side but 7mm on the other...is this really bad? i'm so worried. help

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Nuchal fold: Have they scheduled you for a rescan? A scan with a perinatologist. If not, I would ask your provider to have a scan with a perinatologist. By doing so, a higher level ultrasound is done and they will be able to give you better answers.

Answered 4/29/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not accurate: The nuchal fold is not measured in this way. It is measured in a very specific way as one measurement not one on each side.

Answered 4/30/2016

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