Ultrasound during pregnancy is the necessary measures to control the development of the baby, which will help you track down any problems and quickly solve them.
How long does it take?
An ultrasound scan usually takes up to 30 minutes. This is enough for examining the fetus. The ultrasound method is based on the use of pulses of ultrasonic waves, they are reflected or absorbed by various tissues.
When to do an ultrasound?
During the entire pregnancy, you need to do several ultrasounds:The first - at 5-7 weeks of pregnancy. The doctor will confirm the pregnancy, estimate the size of the embryo and take your first photo of the baby.
Second - at 3 months. It is at this stage that genetic diseases can be detected and appropriate measures taken.
Third - in the 20th week of pregnancy. The child can be diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases or physical abnormalities.
Fourth - at the 32nd week. The doctor will confirm whether there is enough oxygen inside the mother's womb and assess the position of the baby in the uterus.
Additional ultrasounds may also be prescribed for abdominal pain, poor health and the risk of miscarriage.
How to prepare for an ultrasound scan?
You must arrive with a full bladder before your ultrasound session. In the early stages of pregnancy, a sensor is used, which is inserted into the vagina, later - a conventional sensor, which the doctor drives over the abdomen. Do not forget about the medical record and analyzes as well.
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