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Ultrasound is non-invasive and therefore lower risk.

It is the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize the interior of the body, typically to "see" the fetus.

Amniocentesis is the extraction of amniotic fluid from the uterus via a big needle.

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Ultrasound or amniocentesis.


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Doctors may use ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle during amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.


What is the difference between ultrasound and shock waves Eg a shockwave does damage to say a kidney stone but you can ultrasound the kidney without damaging it?

Ultrasound.


Is amniocentesis a technique used to produce an image of the fetus?

No, ultrasound is a technique used to produce an image of the fetus.


What is the difference between the sound waves and ultrasound?

Difference is in their frequency, audible sound waves is between 12 Hz and 20,000 Hz, Ultrasound waves is any sound that has a frequency beyond the 20,000 Hz limit


How is the decision to perform prenatal surgery made?

Ultrasound, amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling checks for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.


What test is routinley given to women during pregnancy?

First she will have pregnancy test, CBC, HBsAg,MSAF, Amniocentesis, Ultrasound and urinalysis.


Can a doctor determine the gender of a baby at 3 months gestation?

Possibly. If you get a good view on the ultrasound, it's possible. You can also have a amniocentesis done and that will tell you the gender.


How is premature labor diagnosed?

A physical and vaginal examination, a vaginal culture, urine and blood samples, a fetal heart monitor may be hooked up, fetal ultrasound, amniocentesis.


What is the difference between a portable ultrasound and a regular ultrasound?

"A regular ultrasound is usually a permamently installed piece of medical equipment installed in a doctor's office or a medical provider's facility. A portable ultrasound is an ultrasound that can be carried from one location to another. Portable ultraounds can be particularly useful for treating large animals, for use in remote areas, or for diagnosing the homebound."


What is the difference between ultraviolet radiation and ultrasound?

The difference between ultraviolet radiation and ultrasound is how they react when inside the body. Ultraviolet radiation attacks the cells and destroys cells that are harmful to the body. Ultrasound is merely a viewing device. Ultrasound is used to detect abnormalities in the body.


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