Growth + Placenta localization scan (28–32w)

Growth + Placenta localization scan (28–32w)

The Growth + Placenta Localization Scan, typically performed between 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy, is a late-pregnancy ultrasound that assesses your baby’s growth, well-being, and placenta position.

What Is a Growth + Placenta Localization Scan?

This scan provides important information on:

Fetal Growth Assessment

• Weight estimation
• Fetal measurements (head, abdomen, femur)
• Amniotic fluid levels
• Baby’s position (e.g., breech, cephalic)

Placenta Localization

• Determines the position of the placenta (e.g., anterior, posterior, low-lying)
• Checks for placenta previa or placental abnormalities
• Ensures placenta is not blocking the cervix (important for delivery planning)

Other Checks

• Umbilical cord blood flow (via Doppler if needed)
• General fetal well-being
• Movement and heartbeat

When Is It Done?

• Ideally between 28 to 32 weeks gestation

Often recommended if:

• There were concerns in earlier scans
• You have conditions like gestational diabetes, hypertension, or placenta previa
• You’re carrying multiples or had complications in a previous pregnancy

Why It’s Important

• Ensures your baby is growing at a healthy rate
• Identifies growth restrictions or excess growth
• Confirms safe placenta location for delivery
• Helps doctors plan for a safe birth experience