Ultrasound

Ultrasound during pregnancy

At crucial points in your pregnancy, an ultrasound scan, also known as a sonogram, is used to check on your unborn child's health.

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"Ultrasound is the window to the human body, allowing us to see what's happening inside without the need for invasive procedures."

Benefits of a Ultrasound Scan:

• Non-invasive: Ultrasound scans are non-invasive, meaning they don't require any incisions or injections. This makes them a safe and painless option for patients of all ages.
• Real-time imaging: Ultrasound scans produce real-time images, which allows healthcare professionals to see internal organs and structures as they function in real-time. This can be especially useful in identifying problems that may not be visible on other imaging tests.
• Versatility: Ultrasound scans can be used to image a wide range of internal organs and structures, including the heart, liver, kidneys, and reproductive organs. They are also commonly used to image fetuses during pregnancy.
• Cost-effective: Ultrasound scans are relatively inexpensive and do not require the use of ionizing radiation, unlike X-ray and CT scans.