Second Trimester: What to Expect, Weeks 14–27
The 'golden trimester' explained: fetal milestones from lanugo to first eye-blinks, the anatomy scan, quickening, gestational diabetes screening, and why nausea finally eases.
Anatomy Scan
Anatomy Scan is a recurring thread in our coverage. This hub collects every article tagged Anatomy Scan, newest first, each written with the calm, well-sourced detail expecting parents actually need.
The 20-Week Anatomy Scan: What It Screens For and What It Costs
A system-by-system guide to the Level II ultrasound — what the sonographer checks, what the scan can and cannot detect, and how to navigate self-pay costs ranging from $75 to $1,200.
Frequently asked
What is Anatomy Scan?
Anatomy Scan is a topic our editors cover across the site. This hub aggregates the related guidance. It is general information, not a substitute for the care of your own provider.
How often is the Anatomy Scan hub updated?
This hub updates automatically whenever a new article is tagged Anatomy Scan, so the latest coverage appears first.
Who writes the Anatomy Scan coverage?
Every article here is written by the New Natal Women editorial team — a clinician-led masthead of a nurse-midwife, OB-GYN, registered dietitian, physical therapist, and other specialists — so the guidance is accurate and grounded.