Late Scans, Big Decisions: Third Trimester Ultrasound + a Midwife’s Insight

Описание: Topics Covered in This Episode:


When and why a third trimester ultrasound is ordered


Biometry: HC, BPD, AC, FL & how they’re used to estimate fetal weight (EFW)


Interpreting growth percentiles: SGA, FGR, macrosomia


Assessing fetal lie and presentation: cephalic vs. breech


AFI vs. SDP/MVP: how to evaluate amniotic fluid and what’s normal


Real-world scanning challenges: maternal habitus, fetal position, limited views


What to document when scans are technically limited


When to add a Biophysical Profile and what it tells us about fetal well-being


Special Guest: Jessica Reichert, CNM
Jessica shares how third trimester ultrasounds inform clinical judgment and patient care, especially in high-risk or borderline cases. She also discusses collaboration with sonographers and shares a powerful case that underscores why these scans matter.


Key Takeaway:
Ultrasound is a real-time, sonographer-dependent exam — and what we document (or can’t document) in the third trimester can significantly shape the final stages of pregnancy care.


 






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