How many times are ultrasound done during pregnancy?Photo: Getty Images To find out the sex of the child, to determine the state of his health while in the womb - all this became possible thanks to ultrasound examination. There are many rumors among pregnant women about the dangers of this diagnostic method. Many are worried about the question: "How many times do an ultrasound scan during?" Today, this study is necessary in every trimester of pregnancy. These norms are established not only by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The entire world community follows them At 10-12 weeks, the doctor will determine the gestational age, suggest the date of birth, find out if the fetus has developmental disorders, gross deformities or hereditary diseases, for example, Down's syndrome. At 22-24 weeks, any pathologies in development are excluded fetus: all organs and systems of the fetus are already formed. Having found them in time, the doctors will take the necessary measures and prescribe the appropriate treatment. By the way, many parents are waiting for the second ultrasound examination, because it becomes obvious who to expect - a boy or a girl. Although there is an opinion that a competent specialist will report this news at the first scheduled ultrasound scan. At 30-34 weeks, the doctor determines the baby's weight and tells future parents about how he lives in the womb: whether he is lying correctly, whether he receives everything he needs, it will not be required whether he has any operation. Whether it is possible to do an ultrasound during pregnancy more than three times is an individual question. The obstetrician may prescribe an additional ultrasound scan if there is something alarming about your condition. How often can an ultrasound scan be done during pregnancy? As required by the doctor. If the pregnancy proceeds with difficulties, then up to 10 studies are prescribed. There is still debate about the dangers of ultrasound, but no one doubts their benefits: nothing is more expensive than the saved lives of the mother and baby. Therefore, you should not be intimidated by directions for the next study. "Weak" ultrasound, which lasts for a short time, is considered safe. Another thing is ultrasound in 3D and 4D, as well as video filming of the study, which really should not be carried away.
