Ultrasound Information
By using the sound waves of an ultrasound
scanner, a doctor or sonographer can show an expectant mother
the first look at her baby while he or she is still in the
womb. The technique of limited ultrasound in obstetrics has
made it possible to determine your baby's gestational age.
Studies have shown that ultrasound is completely safe for your
baby.
The procedure of ultrasound is simple and
painless: the sonographer places the scanner on the abdomen
or in the vagina, and the image of the baby appears on the
screen. Although not everyone can interpret the black and white
images on the screen, even he untrained eye can see the tiny
heart-beat of the developing baby, and see its movements inside
the womb. Many times it's possible to see the baby yawning,
breathing or sucking its thumb.
Common reasons for having an ultrasound include:
confirmation of a viable pregnancy, evaluating the health of
your baby, checking for the cause of bleeding during pregnancy,
diagnosing twins and determining an accurate age of your baby
if you are unsure about your last period. |
