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Ultrasound: Sonogram
An ultrasound exam is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman's abdomen and pelvic cavity, creating a picture (sonogram) of the baby and placenta. Although the terms ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/ultrasound.html
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Upside: Very good overview of different types of ultrasounds and answers common questions about them
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Ultrasound Examination
When are scans usually carried out? Can the scan show the gender of my baby?
www.baby2see.com/medical/ultrasound.html
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Upside: Very good information on ultrasounds including when to have one and learning the gender of your baby
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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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Ultrasound when pregnant
Why ultrasound baby scans are used during pregnancy, what to expect during an ultrasound scan plus checks on your foetus that can be made using ultrasound pictures.
www.askbaby.com/ultrasound-scan.htm
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Upside: Information and advice on ultrasounds
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Ultrasound Pictures
* A Gestational sac at 5 and a half weeks (vaginal scan). Fetal poles can not yet be seen * A fetus at 6 weeks (vaginal scan) * A fetus at 7 weeks with cord and yolk sac ( vaginal scan ) * A fetus at ...
www.ob-ultrasound.net/frames.htm
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Upside: Many ultrasound pictures and videos
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All about ultrasounds
What is an ultrasound? What information will my ultrasound provide? Why would I need an ultrasound during my first trimester? Why would I need an ultrasound later in my pregnancy? What's the ...
www.babycenter.com/0_all-about-ultrasounds_329.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on ultrasounds including what they are used for, risks and the procedure
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
How soon can an ultrasound detect pregnancy?
Answer From just over 5 weeks, see the associated website
wiki.answers.com/Q/How_soon_can_an_ultrasound_detect_pregnancy
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Upside: User question about ultrasounds to detect pregnancy
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Welcome to our "Ask the Ultrasound Expert" section!
Now is your opportunity to ask our ultrasound expert about what to expect or what your results mean, what you can ask your doctor, all the "what if...," "what should I..." type questions or whatever ...
www.pregnancy.org/ultrasound.php
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Upside: Page with advice and answers to many ultrasound question
Downside: Several ads on each page
Ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to show a
picture of a baby (fetus) in the uterus. Because it uses sound waves instead of radiation, ultrasound is safer than X-rays. Ultrasound provides important information about the health of the fetus and ...
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1167.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation of ultrasounds including how it works and what it is used for during pregnancy
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Ultrasound During Pregnancy
Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses inaudible sound waves to produce images of the different structures in your body. During an ultrasound examination, a small, hand-held device called ...
https://www.asrt.org/content/ThePublic/AboutRadiologicProcedures/UltrasoundDuringPregnancy.aspx
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Upside: Details ultrasounds procedure
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