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Commercial Sonogram Safety : American Pregnancy Association
The safety of commercial sonograms has been questioned when not performed by a health care provider.
americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/commemorativeultrasound.html
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Upside: Basic answer to 3D/4D ultrasounds
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FDA Cautions Against Ultrasound 'Keepsake' Images
It's risky business taking pictures of unborn babies when there's no medical need to do so. That's the word from the Food and Drug Administration, which is concerned about companies trying to turn an ...
www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/2004/104_images.html
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Upside: FDA's detailed perspective on 3D/4D ultrasounds during pregnancy
Downside: Basic site design
Ultrasound in pregnancy
This factsheet is for women who are having an ultrasound scan during pregnancy. Ultrasound is used to monitor your baby's development and check for physical abnormalities.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/ultrasound.html
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Upside: Information on ultrasound procedure and its safety
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Prenatal Portraits: Darling or Dangerous?
Many businesses offer ultrasound pictures and videos of unborn babies for entertainment purposes, but some experts say these fun pictures could be harmful.
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50337
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Upside: Detailed article on 3D/4D ultrasound safety
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Prenatal Ultrasound
A prenatal ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, that are transmitted through the abdomen via a device called a transducer to look at the inside of the abdomen. ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/ultrasound
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Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on ultrasounds including the safety of traditional and 3D/4D ultrasounds
Downside: Article spans two pages
What are Obstetric Ultrasound Scans?
What about Safety? It has been over 40 years since ultrasound was first used on pregnant women. Unlike X-rays, ionizing irradiation is not present and embryotoxic effects associated with such ...
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Upside: Detailed information on ultrasounds with section on their safety
Downside: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page for safety information
Ultrasound in Pregnancy
* What is an ultrasound? * How does ultrasound work? * Why is an ultrasound done? * What will happen during the ultrasound? * What can an ultrasound find? * Does a normal ultrasound mean I will have ...
www.sogc.org/health/pregnancy-ultrasound_e.asp
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Upside: Detailed article on ultrasounds including section on their safety
Downside: Scroll all the way to the bottom for safety information
FDA Cautions Against Ultrasound 'Keepsake' Images
There is a big uproar happening over the use of ultrasound machines for fun. What is meant by that is the use of an ultrasound machine to view your baby for the sole purposes of finding out the ...
pregnancy.about.com/b/2004/05/19/fda-cautions-against-ultrasound-keepsake-images.htm
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Upside: Information on decision by FDA about 3D/4D ultrasounds
Downside: Limited information
Is it safe to take Accutane for acne while I'm pregnant?
No. Accutane is known to cause birth defects, so it's not safe for any woman who's pregnant or trying to conceive. In fact, it would be very difficult to get a prescription for this drug while you're ...
www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-take-accutane-for-acne-while-im-pregnant_9399.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on taking Accutane during pregnancy
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Are X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?
What are X-rays? X-rays are a form of radiation. This kind of radiation is invisible. X-rays are used to make "pictures" of the bones and organs. They have been associated with a very small increased ...
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Upside: Good basic easy-to-read information on x-rays during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth of information
