Ultrasound during pregnancy: a complete guide
Introduction
When a couple finds themselves faced with a positive pregnancy test , they see a new and wonderful phase of their life opening up before them, during which many questions arise.
Some of these concern ultrasound scans and tests to be done during pregnancy.
In this article, I will provide you with complete guidance on the topic.
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What is ultrasound?
Let's get straight to the heart of the matter by answering the question "What is ultrasound?" .
In this video, Dr. Maria Chiara Alvisi, an independent obstetrician, helps us understand what we are talking about when we mention it, reminding us that ultrasound is a diagnostic test that has the purpose of determining the health status of the puppy in the womb.
How does it do this? Through ultrasound.
When to do ultrasound scans during pregnancy
Performing ultrasound scans during pregnancy requires compliance with precise timing.
Furthermore, it is essential that this non-invasive test does not represent the first and only tool for evaluating the progress of the pregnancy and the health of the child.
The guidelines for performing ultrasound during pregnancy have been updated in the last few years.
What do they tell us? That in almost all cases two ultrasounds are necessary . Which are they?
Let's find out some more details in the next paragraphs of this article.
Since when is external ultrasound done during pregnancy?
External ultrasound during pregnancy , that is, with the passage of the probe over the mother's belly, can be performed immediately.
The best time to do it , however, is around the middle of the pregnancy.
At this point, the fetus has reached a size that allows the operator and mother to have an optimal view of its characteristics.