Yolk sac size

After confirming pregnancy, you cannot sit back and relax. In order to understand the development situation, further physical examination is required. The yolk sac is an important indicator. The size of the yolk sac is very important for pregnant women. By testing it, we can judge the development of the placenta and have a general understanding of it. So, what is the size of the yolk sac? Let’s take a look below.

Normal yolk sac size

The size of the yolk sac is closely related to the pregnancy status of the pregnant woman, so for expectant mothers, they must pay special attention to the size of the yolk sac during pregnancy. Only when the size of the yolk sac is normal can the fetus develop normally and a healthier baby can be born.

First, the size of the yolk sac is usually presented in the form of length and width. It uses the horizontal diameter as the most standard normal size, so we can calculate the number of days the expectant mother is pregnant according to this formula. Under normal circumstances, the size of the yolk sac does not exceed 8mm. Generally, the yolk sac diameter is 5 to 8 mm, which is within the normal range.

Second, the normal size of the yolk sac must be within the normal range, otherwise it will have a negative impact on the fetus. If the yolk sac is large, you need to rest more, otherwise you will easily have a miscarriage. But don't be too nervous or anxious. You can increase your nutrition at this time, eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and foods high in protein, which can also alleviate the occurrence of this situation.

Will I have miscarriage if I don't have a yolk sac?

Women will have yolk sacs after they become pregnant. If you go to the hospital for a check-up and the doctor says that no yolk sac is found in your uterus, this may be a sign of miscarriage. So no one wants this to happen, especially female friends. For the sake of your baby, you must not eat foods that are harmful to the uterus or body during pregnancy.

Generally speaking, a woman’s yolk sac will be found through ultrasound examination about two months after she becomes pregnant. Of course, only when the yolk sac is found can it develop into a fetal bud and fetal heart. Only in this way can the embryo develop healthily. In the early stages of pregnancy, the embryo absorbs nutrients through the yolk sac. Therefore, only when there is a yolk sac in the pregnant woman's body can the fetus grow healthily. If the yolk sac is still not found after two months of pregnancy, it means that the embryo is not developing well. At this time, special attention should be paid to further examination. Only after the cause is clarified can appropriate treatment be carried out.