Level II Ultrasound: A Key Milestone in Prenatal Assessment, Empowering Expecting Parents
International Journal of Development Research
Level II Ultrasound: A Key Milestone in Prenatal Assessment, Empowering Expecting Parents
Received 14th November, 2024; Received in revised form 16th December, 2024; Accepted 28th December, 2024; Published online 24th January, 2025
Copyright©2025, Shreya Mahajan and Bharti Gupta. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Level II ultrasound conducted between 18–22 weeks of pregnancy is vital for identifying congenital anomalies, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, especially in resource-constrained settings. This article discusses tragic case of an anencephalic baby born to 27-year-old mother due to missed anomaly scan. Despite advancements in ultrasound technology, barriers like lack of awareness and socio-economic constraints hinder its utilization. The case underscores urgent need for comprehensive education on the importance of level II scans and proactive measures by healthcare providers to prioritize these evaluations. Early detection allows families to make informed decisions, mitigating adverse maternal-foetal outcomes and psychological distress.
