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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
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1st Trimester Ultrasound Scanning
First trimester scanning is useful to identify abnormalities in the early development of a pregnancy, including miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, and provides the most accurate dating of a ...
www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Military_OBGYN/Ultrasound/1st_trimester_ultrasound_scannin.htm
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Upside: Excellent information on what to expect from first trimester scanning including various complications
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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: 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
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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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Fetal ultrasound: What can it tell you?
Fetal ultrasound gives you an exciting early glimpse of your baby — but it can tell your health care provider much more. Here's why you might need an ultrasound and what to expect during the exam.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/fetal-ultrasound/PR00054
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Upside: Good overview of ultrasounds, how, why etc. including when they are done
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Pregnancy ultrasound
A pregnancy ultrasound is a method of seeing the fetus and female pelvic organs during pregnancy. The ultrasound machine sends out high-frequency sound waves. These waves bounce off body structures ...
www.healthline.com/adamcontent/pregnancy-ultrasound
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Upside: Very good overview of ultrasounds including how performed, preparation, risks and more
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Prenatal Ultrasound
When Is an Ultrasound Performed During Pregnancy? A prenatal ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, that are transmitted through the abdomen via a device called ...
www.webmd.com/baby/guide/ultrasound
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Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on different types of ultrasounds, when they happen and includes 3-D and 4-D ultrasound
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Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus, the organ that nourishes the fetus (placenta), and the liquid that surrounds the ...
www.webmd.com/baby/fetal-ultrasound
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Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on fetal ultrasounds, timing and
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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
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