My wifes lmp was 14 febuary 2026 tell me best time for target scan for her
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Target Scan (Anomaly Scan) Timing for Your Wife
LMP: 14 February 2026
Gestational Age Right Now
Today is 12 July 2026. That is approximately 20 weeks and 5 days of gestation - which means the target scan window is open right now and will close very soon.
Exact Date Calculation
| Milestone | Gestational Age | Calculated Date |
|---|---|---|
| EDD (Expected Due Date) | 40 weeks | 21 November 2026 |
| Target scan - earliest | 18 weeks 0 days | 13 June 2026 |
| Target scan - ideal | 18-20 weeks | 13 June - 27 June 2026 |
| Target scan - latest acceptable | 20 weeks (some extend to 22 weeks) | 27 June 2026 (up to ~11 July 2026) |
| TODAY | ~20 weeks 5 days | 12 July 2026 |
Key Point - Act Urgently
Your wife is currently at ~20 weeks and 5 days. The standard window for the fetal anomaly (target) scan is 18-20 weeks, and many centres accept up to 22 weeks as the outer limit.
She is at the very edge of the ideal window right now. You should book the scan this week without delay.
"A prenatal ultrasound examination at 18 to 20 weeks' gestation can detect major structural anomalies in approximately 60% of cases." - Creasy & Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Principles and Practice
"Fetal sonographic anatomic survey at 18-20 weeks" is the standard second-trimester recommendation. - Creasy & Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine
What the Target Scan Checks
- Fetal head, brain (nuchal fold, cerebellum, ventricles)
- Spine (for neural tube defects - detected in >90% at this stage)
- Face (cleft lip screening)
- Heart (four-chamber view, outflow tracts)
- Abdominal organs (stomach, kidneys, bladder)
- Limbs and digits
- Placental position and amniotic fluid volume
- Fetal growth measurements
Action to Take Now
Book the scan immediately this week - ideally within the next 1-2 days. If you delay beyond 22 weeks, visualisation of certain structures becomes more difficult as the baby grows larger and there is less room to manoeuvre. Most obstetric units will still attempt the scan up to 23-24 weeks if there has been a late booking, but 18-20 weeks remains the gold standard.
Note: Always consult your obstetrician/gynecologist for personalised advice and to schedule the scan through your hospital or radiology centre.
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