Fetal echo test in which week - #28645
I am really worried about this whole pregnancy thing. I have my first ultrasound coming up soon, and the doctor mentioned a fetal echo test, but I didn’t quite catch at which week it is done. My sister had one in her pregnancy, and her baby had some heart issues, so now I’m freaking out. I’m 20 weeks along and can’t help but think about possibilities. Like, is the fetal echo test in which week pretty standard, or does it depend? I read some stuff online but got confused. Some say it should be done around 18-22 weeks, while others mention even later. I just want to make sure we don’t miss anything important. Honestly, I have this nagging feeling that something could go wrong. What if I need to prepare for something? I just want to know why it’s important, and what they look for in the fetal echo test in which week exactly? My doctor said it's supposed to help catch any heart defects, but how reliable is it? Should I be asking for it if I have no family history of heart issues? Please help!
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