Nor is routine ultrasonography shown to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. But even though they have been around a long time, they are not considered to be proven safe. I know, we all expected to get those ultrasound pictures, and probably most doctors have gotten in the habit of doing a couple of them routinely. They suggest that it be used only when there's a medical indication, such as when the mother has experienced unusual bleeding. I think it's important for people to realize that ACOG, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, does *not* recommend *any* routine use of ultrasound. I do agree with you that it's important to remember that ultrasound is a medical test and should be used judiciously, not just for entertainment. That said, I would never go to one of those 4D ultrasound locations where you just get pictures of the baby and to find out the sex. The scan was done mostly in 2D but we were also able to view 4D images of the baby and get some nice detailed pictures to take home. And most of our friends have had this 'anatomy scan' as well. We were able to get reassurance that our baby's heart, lungs, spine, etc. My wife and I had some weird results from blood tests early on and were offered amniocentesis, but we chose instead fo wait until 20 weeks and have a Level 2 ultrasound instead. Ultrasound is certainly the safest, least invasive prenatal test. March 24, - I get what you're saying, but don't forget the value of peace of mind. There isn't evidence of it causing any problems or being unsafe.

How many people were looked at inside their mothers womb in a routine ultrasound and turned out absolutely 100 percent fine? Countless.

I've had lots of ultrasounds with all my babies including a 4D and they are all just fine! Have your ultrasounds, ladies! Ultrasounds have been a way to find out if there's something wrong, even when nothing was otherwise indicated.

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