Nuchal Area

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Learn what to expect during a nuchal fold ultrasound. This essential prenatal screening measures fluid behind a fetus's neck to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome. Discover how this non-invasive diagnostic test works, when it is typically performed, and why it is a vital part of your first-trimester routine prenatal care and fetal development monitoring.