Recently, in various medical forums, we are increasingly faced with questions about ultrasound diagnostics. Let's try to figure out the most common ones.
Why is the picture black and white?
The image of the fruit is not black and white, but rather black and white and gray. Tissues reflect ultrasound differently, fetal bones appear white in the image, muscles and internal organs appear gray, and amniotic fluid appears black.
Why is ultrasound done?
On the ultrasound, you can see the following:
- gestational age;
- why the stomach hurts;
- how long is the cervix;
- whether the child is developing well;
- whether the baby has enough oxygen.
Does ultrasound harm the fetus?
Experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) call ultrasound "a very safe procedure with few known side effects."
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Could it be addictive?
Expectant mothers are worried whether it is harmful to do ultrasound during pregnancy too often, and whether the harmful effect of the procedure will "accumulate" over time. You do not have to worry, nothing terrible will happen to either the mother or the child.
Boy or girl?
The sex of the child can be said for a period of 11-12 weeks, but for sure - only for a period of 16 weeks.
Is it possible to wake up a baby during SPL?
A baby younger than 32 weeks sleeps 90-95% of the day. And before birth - 85%. You won't be able to "wake up" the baby - don't worry!
Does the beam shine in the eyes of the baby?
No, no rays are used in the process, so your child is safe.
You will be interested to know:
- a woman on an ultrasound scan found out that she had two uterus;
- What is Doppler ultrasound during pregnancy;
- The baby in the womb sent a message to his mother for an ultrasound.
