Ultrasonography

An ultrasound during pregnancy is performed to learn more about the unborn child’s health. It could be applied to:

• Verify that you are expecting;
• Check the unborn child’s location and size should be checked;
• Verify whether you are expecting more than one child;
• Calculate the length of your pregnancy;
• Examine the baby’s neck for any thickening that might be a symptom of Down syndrome;
• Examine the baby for birth problems in the heart, brain, spinal cord, or other organs;
• Analyze the amniotic fluid volume (During pregnancy, an unborn child is surrounded by amniotic fluid, a clear liquid, which shields the infant from the cold and outside harm, and additionally, it aids in lung growth and bone development)

Uses for diagnostic ultrasonography include:

• Check to see if the blood is flowing normally;
• Check to see if your heart’s architecture needs attention;
• Check for gallbladder obstructions;
• Look for malignant or non-cancerous growths on the thyroid gland;
• Examine your belly and kidneys for any abnormalities;
• Aid in directing a biopsy operation (A biopsy is a technique where a tiny sample of tissue is removed for analysis).