"It is ironic that women who have had previous miscarriages often have additional ultrasound examinations in order to "reassure" them that their baby is developing properly. Few are told of the risks of miscarriage or premature labour or birth."
-Beverley Lawrence Beech,
Ultrasound: Weighing the Propaganda Against the Facts
In my gut I always had this sense that ultrasounds were not as "safe" as I was led to believe. Before getting an ultrasound do your research! To have an ultrasound IS to be subjecting yourself and your unborn baby to non-ionizing radiation.
Is there a time where an Ultrasound is warranted? There may be..But make sure the tech only uses an abdominal probe not the transvaginal probe, and make sure the ultrasound is done quickly therefore minimizing the exposure.
Ultrasound: More Harm than Good Remember that an ultrasound is a flawed man-made device that can be as acurate as carbon dating (which is Not accurate at all!)
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