During pregnancy, one of the appointments that some mothers remember most fondly is the ultrasound, as it is the first time you see your baby on screen. It is a highly emotional moment. However, these scans in those precious minutes also give your doctor useful information about your baby's development. For example, if you are concerned about your baby's weight or have faced any medical difficulties, your baby is being monitored through these scans, or earlier scans (often done during the initial weeks) noted any concerns about development. If your doctor has recommended a scan during pregnancy, you may be wondering when it will happen, what it will look like, and what it will tell the doctor about your pregnancy. What Happens During a Pregnancy Ultrasound? An ultrasound for pregnancy , or sonography, uses sound waves to produce images of the baby inside the uterus. It does not use X-rays. Depending on the stage of pregnancy, the scan can help the medical team look at things su...
Are you looking for a women gynecologist in Ahmedabad? Consult with Dr.Pooja Patel. She is an obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Diva Women's Hospital. She has a core interest in pregnancy care and delivery, having performed over 3000 normal deliveries and over 2000 caesarean sections (C-Sections), including several high-risk pregnancies, over the last 7 years. For an appointment call on +91 9978872345