An ultrasound examination at this stage is called morphological, because its purpose is a detailed study of the organs and systems of the fetus to assess the correspondence of their development to the gestational age. The specialist also studies:
• volume of amniotic fluid;
• to which wall of the uterus the placenta is attached;
• fetal heartbeat;
• blood flow in the umbilical cord.
At the end of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, you will need to take a coagulogram - a blood test to evaluate your coagulation system. This is necessary to assess the possible risks of blood loss during childbirth.