Why is Prenatal (Pregnancy) Ultrasound Needed?
- Diagnosis of pregnancy
- Evaluation of the growth, development, and position of the baby in the womb
- Monitoring of twin and multiple pregnancies
- Determining the gestational age (pregnancy duration)
- Monitoring the amount of amniotic fluid
- Assessment of the fetus for Down syndrome
- Examination of the brain, spinal cord, heart, and other organs for congenital defects and diseases