Does this look like a cleft lip/palette?

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I'm so nervous. This was an elective ultrasound at 17 weeks.

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I think it would be nearly impossible at this stage to see something like that. It requires a tech with a lot of experience and a special ultrasound machine than the normal one. Usually can be seen on a 3d or 4d machine. Even those are hard to see by the untrained eye because of the warping that happens. If it was, you would find out at your "big" 20 week ultrasound, where they do a detailed evaluation of your baby. Looks like a normal "alien like" scan to me. 😚

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Ultrasounds are just slices and bits can go missing. I was worried about the same thing with my first but you can’t base it off one image. That’s why they do the anatomy scan. If there’s an issue your Dr will tell you then.

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My son looks.like Jack skeleton right now... I wouldn't worry about this right now. I think he looks normal and there is no way to know right now anyway. I have severe anxiety and always have to remember to stay in the present and not to worry about things that I don't even know are true yet. We all worry about our babies being born with special needs or illnesses... But we have to go by the last information we received. You baby is still growing, with a good heart beat... That's all you know and it is good!! Try and relax (I know impossible, my therapist has me crafting lol it actually helps) read a non baby related book outside. Fresh air and sunshine do wonders for your mood. Get a unakite stone to carry around with you for grounding purposes and for healthy pregnancy support, there are lots of stones for that. Check out Etsy seller BOHOBYDIVI she made me some great stuff! I never believed in crystals before my miscarriage, but after I decided to give EVERYTHING a try and I've really found them soothing and fun to research and to collect! Google crystals for pregnancy and you'll see what I mean. I think your baby looks perfect tho!!

Does this look like a cleft lip/palette?

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