Postnatal Assessment of Common Prenatal Sonographic Findings

Key Points Prenatal ultrasonography (US) is an important screening modality that has become a routine part of prenatal care.Prenatal US is not definitive, and families should be counseled appropriately.Delivery is recommended at a birthing hospital with pediatric subspecialists available.Postnatal assessment varies—a careful physical examination should always be performed to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate for other congenital findings.