Healthy & Practical Guidance
General Pregnancy Guidance
How ultrasound is used through pregnancy, and how to get the most from each appointment.

Through Your Pregnancy
Ultrasound in Pregnancy
A widely used examination.
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation and is widely used in pregnancy care when performed for a medical indication by trained professionals.
The type and number of scans advised depends on your individual pregnancy and your treating doctor's guidance. Preparation differs by scan type and is shared when your appointment is confirmed.
Getting the Most From Each Visit
Know the purpose
Ask what the examination is designed to assess.
Bring your records
Previous reports make comparison possible.
Ask your questions
Write them down before you arrive.
Understand the limits
No examination can answer every question, and that is normal.
Please Note
This page is general education. Your treating doctor can explain what your own examination and report mean for you.
Appointment Notes
Questions you may want to ask
- Which examinations are advised for my pregnancy?
- When should each one be performed?
- What preparation applies to my scan?
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