Many of us associate the
20-week scan with either finding out whether we are having a boy or
girl, or getting a new scan picture. But it’s also the most
in-depth health check a baby will have during pregnancy. And it’s
the very best opportunity to spot defects before birth.
Think 20. Think heart.
is a new campaign that helps expectant and new parents to protect
their baby’s heart – starting with the 20- week pregnancy scan.
The majority of babies
are born with a healthy heart. However, unbeknown to most of us,
heart defects are the most common birth defects in babies. They are
also one of the least talked about.
