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Yes, especially when used unnecessarily. A routine ultrasound usually occur at 3 stages during pregnancy:
1 - Between 7 - 20 weeks of pregnancy, called a Booking scan. This gives an accurate date for due date
2 - 2nd trimester, called Anomaly scan. Mainly to detect gross anomalies, and can further be repeated for a detailed scan if needed. As well as to measure growth. High risk mothers (mothers who have underlying illness - DM, hypertension, etc.) would benefit greatly
3 - 3rd trimester, mainly to assess the growth of the fetus, liquor, determine placenta
It should only be used when necessary. All ultrasound emits soundwave through the skin and muscle, and some may enter the fetus. The energy transmitted can be controlled, however there are some test like Doppler ultrasound that needs even higher emission to view properly. For example, Doppler ultrasound is usually used when a doctor detects the baby is growing not according to plan, and also an important decision marker for early delivery to save the fetus.
Even if the "radiation" doesn't accumulate (like an x-ray does), there are some studies who doubt the benefit of ultrasound for unnecessary purposes. Now with new technologies like 3D imagings used for $$$, even more research is being done to assess the effect of ultrasound to these unborn babies so that technologies are not being abused.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoUltrasounds are safe at any time in pregnancy. That is why they go hand in hand with pregnancy. Most other internal scanning procedures are not safe though. Just remember your doctor would never do anything that wasn't in the best intereast of you an dyour baby.
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∙ 16y agoDo your research before submitting to an ultrasound. There are many clinically proven dangers.
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∙ 15y agoAn Ultrasound has no effect whatsoever on the baby, or you.
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∙ 14y agoCompletely safe. Ultrasound is just sound waves at a very high frequency. Most other types of scan use ionising radiation that could affect the baby such as XRays.
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∙ 11y agoIt is safe to have an ultra scan because it does no harm,it doesn't hurt it only gives you a clear picture on a monitor of the baby.
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∙ 11y agohow many ultrasound is good during pregnant
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∙ 13y agoyes it is safe i think never tried it.
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Why is the the baby seen through and ultrasound and not a X-ray?
Ultrasounds are safer for the baby. X-rays emit a possibly dangerous amount of radiation.
How can you find out the sex of your baby using antifreeze?
You don't. Inhaling anti-freeze can be dangerous. Just wait for an ultrasound.
Why is ultrasound less dangerous than x rays?
because ultrasound is not radiation
Is there any signs on an ultrasound scan to show the sex of your baby?
Is there any signs on an ultrasound scane to show the sex of baby
Can an ultrasound show if you had a miscarriage?
An ultrasound scan will show if you have had a miscarriage. Sometimes you may bleed from near the placenta (afterbirth) but you don't miscarry and it will show this too. Sometimes you bleed and lose the baby but not all the placenta comes away which can be dangerous, causing bleeding and/or infection. the ultrasound scan can show all these things.
What is the benefit of using 4D ultrasound over 3D ultrasound?
The benefit of using a 4D ultrasound is that people get to see the progress of their baby. The technology used in a 4D ultrasound allows a movie like feel since they can watch how their to be born baby is moving.
At what point of pregnancy can you get an ultrasound?
You can usually receive an ultrasound around the 18th week of pregnancy. Whether or not you can find out the sex will depend on how cooperative the baby is and whether the ultrasound tech can get a good view of the baby's genitalia.
What is used to see a baby inside you?
Ultrasound
What jobs use ultrasound waves?
Doctors use ultrasound to check the health of an unborn baby.
Can you be pregnant for 41weeks and ultrasound couldn't detect the baby?
No, by that stage in a pregnancy, the baby would be ready to be delievered and would definitely show up on an ultrasound.
How far along must a woman be to figure out the sex of the baby?
The sex of your baby can be determined by ultrasound at 16 weeks. Doctors will usually do an ultrasound at 20 weeks.
What is 4D Ultrasound?
Its an ultrasound that uses sound waves, which gives you a clearer image of what your baby looks like!
