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Ultrasound Scans
An ultrasound examination is a painless and safe procedure that uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of your uterus on a video screen. It is usually done once in the first three months of pregnancy and then at the end of the fifth month of pregnancy.
An ultrasound in the first three months of pregnancy helps your doctor determine the location of the pregnancy of the fetus, and if more than one fetus is present.
Ultrasound examination at the end of the fifth month of pregnancy is a useful test to look at the structure of the developing fetus. Most parents are highly reassured to find that the fetus does not have any obvious structural defects. However, there is a small chance of abnormalities even if everything that is seen on the sonography is normal. These are usually minor and detectable only after birth.
FAQs
Can I empty my bladder before the scan?
Yes if you are less than 7 weeks pregnant. In the early gestation period the Sonographer will have to perform a transvaginal scan to be able to assess the pregnancy. If you are more than 7 weeks gestation then we ask our ladies not to empty. The bladder is used as an acoustic window to improve the image quality and it also improves the position of the womb and the baby.
Can my baby feel the ultrasound?
No, the ultrasound scan is performed with the help of high frequency sound waves, therefore if you can't hear or feel it, the baby can't.
Is there a limit to the amount of ultrasound scans I can have during my pregnancy?
We try to encourage our patients not to have scans just to see the baby. We limit the scans to those of medical value, as it is not clear as of yet how many scans is safe, because there is no data to suggest that a certain number is allowed and the rest there after will do harm.
Can I bring my partner or family?
Yes it is always nice to share the experience and we encourage our customers to bring someone along.
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