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Netherlands to end 13-week pregnancy scans from 2027
From 2027, pregnant women in the Netherlands will no longer receive a 13-week pregnancy scan.
The scan is offered during pregnancy at around the thirteenth week.
Health Minister Sophie Hermans decided to end it.
She acted on advice from the Health Council.
The change affects pregnant women who would otherwise have been offered the scan.
The reason for the advice and the decision was not stated.
The change is due to take effect in 2027.
The Netherlands will stop offering 13-week pregnancy scans from 2027.
Health Minister Sophie Hermans made the decision on the advice of the Health Council.
The decision was reported on October 12, 2026.
- Who
- Pregnant women in the Netherlands.
- What
- The 13-week pregnancy scan will no longer be offered.
- When
- From 2027.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- The decision was made on the advice of the Health Council.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The decision to end 13-week pregnancy scans from 2027 was reported.
The scans will no longer be offered.
- Scan
- 13-week pregnancy scan
- Start date
- 2027
- Decision-maker
- Sophie Hermans, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport
- Advisory body
- Health Council
- Report date
- October 12, 2026
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