Ultrasound scans in pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases for a couple. There would be hundreds of questions about caring for the mother and the baby during pregnancy to get the best outcomes. So here we are to know more about the role of ultrasound scanning in pregnancy in optimizing the outcomes for the mother and baby. We will understand what scans are performed at what stages in pregnancy and why they are performed. 

Safety of Ultrasound scan in pregnancy

Ultrasound scan in pregnancy has been in use for the last four decades. It has become a valuable and indispensable tool in diagnosing certain pregnancy conditions. During an ultrasound scan, sound waves in the ultrasonic range are emitted from a transducer that reaches an area of interest and is reflected. The ultrasound machine uses the reflected waves to create an image of the area of interest. Studies on the safety of ultrasound in pregnancy have concluded that from the evidence available, exposure to diagnostic ultrasound in pregnancy appears to be safe.