Women's ultrasound scan

Professor Dr. Iman Yahya - Women's Specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, and Cosmetic Gynecology 38 years of experience Pregnancy Follow-up Ultrasound What is the examination? It is an ultrasound used to monitor pregnancy development and ensure the health of the fetus during different stages of pregnancy. It does not use radiation, so it is safe for the mother and fetus. What does it show? Depending on the gestational age, it is used to evaluate: In the early months: - Confirm the pregnancy is inside the uterus - Hear and see the fetal heartbeat - Determine the gestational age accurately - Detect multiple pregnancies In the middle months: - Measure fetal growth - Examine organs (head, heart, spine, limbs) - Determine the location of the placenta - Measure the amount of amniotic fluid around the fetus In the last months: - Monitor approximate fetal weight - Fetal position (whether head down or not) - Assess fetal movements and amniotic fluid How long does it take? Usually from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the reason for the visit.