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Ultrasound Scans

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What is an ultrasound scan?

Ultrasound pictures are formed using sound waves. A machine sends sound waves through the body, which are then reflected back and converted into an image that is visible on a screen. Ultrasound has revolutionised the care of women during pregnancy.

In the UK an ultrasound scan is a routine examination, usually performed when a woman first attends the antenatal clinic and often again at 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy.

How is ultrasound scanning carried out?

In the first 10 weeks of pregnancy the best way to scan is by inserting a small probe into the vagina. The examination is similar to a pelvic examination. Even embryos that are only a few millimetres long will be visible on the TV monitor.

In later stages of the pregnancy, the scanning will be done via the surface of the abdomen. Ultrasound gel will be spread on the skin, then the scanner is passed over the uterus until the foetus and the placenta are found. Usually, the pregnant woman and her partner can watch the scan on the monitor.

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