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How Safe is Prenatal Ultrasound? How to Prepare for the Ultrasound Visit?
by Saniya Zeenat WriterSummary:
A pre-natal
ultrasound or sonogram or abdominal ultrasound or level I ultrasound is
conducted to check for the presence of fetus, or if you have more than one
fetus, or to determine the age of the fetus, as well as for many other reasons.
Here, we are discussing about pre-natal ultrasound and how you should prepare
for that.
Are you in start of
your pregnancy period? Well, during this time, discussion with your gynaecologist
on a regular base, medical check-ups and all becomes important to undertake on
time and proficiently.
Out of all the
medical procedures, prenatal ultrasound is a highly-significant process that is
used to see and check for different things related with the fetus, health of
mother and child, and all the related things associated with pregnancy so as to
make better decisions afterward.
What is a Prenatal Ultrasound?
When you want to
visit your gynae for ultrasound in New Jersey, or wherever you live, knowing
the basic things will help you prepare well for the visit.
A prenatal
ultrasound is conducted using high-frequency sound waves, which a transducer
transmits through the abdomen. These sound waves are inaudible to the human
ear. The resulting echoes are recorded and converted into images and videos of
the baby. This process is also used to check for images pertaining to ovaries,
placenta and amniotic sac, all of which helps to look for and determine if
there are any birth defects or anatomical abnormalities.
How Safe is the Prenatal Ultrasound?
As a first time
expecting woman or mom-to-be, you might be concerned or worried about the
abdomen related prenatal ultrasound. While any medical procedure may have risk
factor, but prenatal, of all the medical process, causes no risk or harm to the
mother or unborn child when done properly and using the right technique and
equipment.
The prenatal
ultrasound has to be done by a professional and skilled sonographer. Prenatal
ultrasound is conducted without using any radiation like an X-ray procedure or
so.
When During Pregnancy You Will Have to Go for an
Ultrasound?
An ultrasound can be
conducted more than once depending on different factors which your gynecologist
will decide upon.
An ultrasound done
during the early pregnancy stage is for:
Determining the
presence of more than one fetus
Determining the
fetus age, or due date
Ultrasound done
later is for:
Determining location
of placenta
Determining baby’s
position and health
Determining amniotic
fluid that builds up around the baby
Determining baby’s
expected weight
Usually the
ultrasound is done by 20-week period into the pregnancy, and is conducted to
determine all the factors related to baby’s and mother’s health and be able to
take informed decisions for the pregnancy period afterward.
How to Prepare for Ultrasound?
There are various
things that the expecting woman must be aware of to prepare for the prenatal
ultrasound, which the gynecologist also provides full consultation about:
It is important that
your bladder is full before the exam. So, one prior to the ultrasound
appointment, you will be advised to drink about 4-6 glasses of fluids (water,
milk, juice).
A two-piece outfit
is usually recommended by the doctors so that ultrasound can be done easily
without you having to remove the clothing.
There is no
restriction in eating, and you can eat normally before the appointment.
You can take all
medications as usually, unless told otherwise by the doctor.
Now, usually all
expecting mothers receive an image as a memento. They could also be provided
with a video, so you should consult with your doctor regarding this, and for
this you may be advised to bring your blank DVD or videotape.
Conclusion:
For your prenatal ultrasound in New Jersey, or wherever you are visiting for sonogram, you need to keep calm and stay in regular communication with your gynecologist.
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