As evidenced by the thickness of the collar space

The thickness of the collar space may 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 the thickness of the collar space is (the norm is 3.0). This name has an accumulation of fluid, which is located on the back of the baby’s neck. Measurements of this indicator are carried out, starting from the 11th and ending with the 14th week. Of course, a certain amount of fluid is diagnosed in almost all children, but deviations from the norm 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 the child will be born sick. But, based on the results of this study, we can understand whether further analyzes in this area should be carried out 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 11 weeks it should be 1-2 mm, and at 14 - 2.8. Of course, if the indicators are above the specified norm, this indicates the development of the problem. But it is too early to draw any specific conclusions, because there is a need for a detailed examination, and pregnant women with such indicators are at risk.

As a rule, the thickness of the collar space increases due to the influence of many heterogeneous factors. Therefore, there is no single reason. Among the possible are the following:

1. Malformations of the heart.
2. Blood stasis 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 she gets, the higher this risk. But even if the thickness of the collar space turned out to be higher than the prescribed indicator, this is not a guarantee that the baby will be born with pathology. In most cases, babies are born healthy.

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

1. This cannot be done earlier, because the size of the embryo up to 10 weeks is less than 3 cm, therefore there is no way 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, chromosomal abnormalities can be determined - an increase in the thickness of the collar space and a complete lack of visualization of the nasal bone.

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

This place of research after 14 weeks is no longer visualized, therefore, it is necessary to undergo the necessary examinations in due time and identify or exclude possible pathologies.

When doctors try to calculate the possibility of having a baby with a congenital anomaly, they take into account not only the ultrasound data, but also the age of the woman in labor, as well as her state of health. More accurate results can be obtained only after additional blood tests and studies of the collar space.

If a woman is at risk after a study, do not immediately fall into despair. Even with high hazard indicators, you can give birth to a healthy baby. Therefore, you need to curb emotions, because negative affects the development of the fetus and can lead to its disorders. And this cannot be allowed in any way, because the baby now needs only positive emotions and peace.