Pregnancy

The estimated age of the pregnancy, calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP).

Measurement from the top of the head (crown) to the bottom (rump). This is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy in the first trimester.

The fetal pole (early embryo) becomes visible, and a heartbeat is typically detected. pregnancy

Reports are also used for administrative and diagnostic purposes beyond routine ultrasounds:

A specialized scan used later in pregnancy (often the 3rd trimester) to check blood flow in maternal and fetal vessels. The estimated age of the pregnancy, calculated from

The baby's heartbeat, typically measured in beats per minute (BPM). A range of 120–160 BPM is common in early pregnancy.

For a simplified guide, you can refer to resources from PocketHealth or Docube to help decode clinical notes. The fetal pole (early embryo) becomes visible, and

Doctors look for a gestational sac (the first sign of pregnancy) and a yolk sac (which provides nutrients until the placenta forms).

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