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Ultrasounds and Sonograms
Ultrasound can be used to help screen for genetic defects and problems with the baby. However, is there a need for low risk women to have one? Learn about the ethical issues as well as view large galleries of ultrasound photos.
How big was your baby supposed to be via ultrasound?
Ultrasound is inaccurate at predicting fetal weight. And yet it gets used a lot. How has this affected you?
Ultrasound Photo Galleries
Here is a gathering of our best ultrasound photos combined into one spot. You'll see ultrasound photos from each of the three trimesters, the girls versus the boys and lots of the 3D ultrasounds.
About.com's Ultrasound Collection
The web's largest ultrasound collection! Twins, gender, hearts, and heads, we have it all! From your About.com Guide.
Determining Gender with Ultrasound
A series of photos of "gender" shots and some explanations about telling the gender of your unborn baby. From your About.com Guide.
Twin Ultrasound Collection
Here is our ultrasound collection of twins! Feel free to add your own. From your About.com Guide.
Ultrasound: More Harm Than Good?
Dr. Marsden Wagner looks at the benefit versus the risks of routine ultrasound. What are the possible consequences?
Ultrasound: Weighing the Propaganda Against the Facts
Beverley Lawrence Beech discusses research findings for ultrasounds use in pregnancy, including the use of ultrasound to diagnose placenta previa, serious defects and many more issues. Includes references.
Ultrasound FAQ
The pictures are fabulous, a great collection with explanations.
Ultrasound Scans May Harm Unborn Babies
A look at some research that may indicate that this is not the best use of this technology.
Ultrasound Information
Information regarding ultrasounds, including diagnosis, what if it's wrong, routine ultrasound and more.