As evidenced by the thickness of the collar space

The thickness of the collar space can increase, which is often associated with:

1. Chromosomal abnormalities.
2. Genetic syndromes and malformations.
3. The death of a child.

Although quite often there are situations when such an anomaly leads to the birth of healthy children.

Let's determine what is the thickness of the collar space (the norm is 3.0). This name has a fluid accumulation that is located on the back of the baby's neck. Measurements of this indicator are carried out, beginning with the 11th and ending with the 14th week. Of course, a certain amount of fluid is diagnosed in almost all children, but abnormalities are considered a sign of congenital developmental pathology. It is possible that the baby will be born with Down syndrome. Note that ultrasound can not give a one hundred percent answer to the question of whether a child will be born a patient. But, based on the results of this study, it is possible to understand whether further analysis is needed in this area or not.

The thickness of the collar space, the norms of which vary depending on the gestational age, increases according to the size of the fetus. So, at week 11, it should be 1-2 mm, and at 14 - 2.8. Of course, if the indicators are higher than the specified rate, this indicates the development of the problem. But it is too early to draw any concrete conclusions, because there is a need for a detailed examination, and pregnant women with such indicators fall into the risk group.

As a rule, the thickness of the collar space is increased due to the influence of many diverse factors. Therefore, there can not be a single reason. Among the possible are the following:

1. Malformations of the heart.
2. Stagnation of blood in the veins of the head or neck.
3. Pathologies of lymphatic drainage.
4. Anemia of the fetus.
5. Various intrauterine infections.

Naturally, every woman can give birth to a sick child. And the older it becomes, the higher this risk. But even if the thickness of the collar space was higher than the prescribed index, this is not a guarantee that the baby will be born with pathology. In most cases, children are born healthy.

The fact is that this indicator should be determined exactly during the period from 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. There are several reasons for this:

1. Previously, this can not be done, because the size of the embryo before 10 weeks is less than 3 cm, so there is no possibility to analyze the structure of organs, even using modern equipment.
2. After 10 weeks, you can identify those defects that can lead to severe disability or death.
3. In the period from 11 to 13 weeks, you can identify chromosomal abnormalities - increasing the thickness of the collar space and complete lack of visualization of the nasal bone.

For these anomalies, the thickness of the collar space is more than 2.5 cm.

This place of research after the 14th week is no longer visualized, therefore it is necessary to undergo the necessary examinations at the required time and to identify or exclude possible pathologies.

When doctors try to calculate the possibility of a child with a congenital anomaly, they take into account not only the data of ultrasound, but also the age of the mother and the state of her health. More accurate results can be obtained only after additional blood tests and examination of the collar space.

If a woman is at risk after the study, do not immediately despair. Even in the presence of high indicators of danger, you can give birth to a healthy baby. Therefore, it is necessary to curb emotions, because the negative affects the development of the fetus and can lead to its violation. And this can not be allowed, because the baby now needs only positive emotions and peace.