When Time Best Time for Ultrasound Examination?

Ultrasound examination is an examination of the fetus and the womb of pregnant women using high-frequency sound waves are reflected off the body to show the picture of the uterus and its contents in a picture called a sonogram. Its function is quite a lot for the development of pregnancy and baby health. Starting from confirming the pregnancy, knowing the gestational age and growth, aware of the threat of miscarriage, and so on. Then, when the best time to perform an ultrasound examination?

According to Dr. Suririnah, author of Smart Pregnancy and Childbirth Book, generally the first ultrasound examination performed at the 7th week of pregnancy to ensure the existence of pregnancy, fetal heart rate, and measure the length of the fetus to assess gestational age.

Then, as part of recording your baby's development, a second ultrasound will be performed again at the age between 18-22 weeks gestation to assess congenital abnormalities, deformities, placental position, fetal heart rate, as well as assessment of fetal development. At this gestational age you can find out the sex of the baby.

Towards the 34th gestational age, the doctor will suggest another ultrasound to evaluate fetal size and growth rate. According to Dr. Suririnah, ultrasound examination can be done anytime during pregnancy because it is not harmful to the fetus and mother. Indications of an ultrasound examination is if there is a problem pregnancy, such as the fetal heart rate irregular.

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