Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO antenatal care recommendations for a positive pregnancy experience: maternal and fetal assessment update: imaging ultrasound before 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended
Certainty of evidence
Low
One ultrasound scan before 24 weeks of gestation is recommended for pregnant women to estimate gestational age, improve detection of fetal anomalies and multiple pregnancies, reduce induction of labour for post-term pregnancy, and improve a woman’s pregnancy experience