6 Facts About Ultrasound You must Know
4. The procedure does not cause any discomfort
Unless you are asked to come for the test with a full bladder there won’t be any discomfort. Even this will not hurt. The gel used also does not stain your clothes and can be wiped off easily. You will just be asked to change into a hospital gown and it won’t take more than 30 minutes of your time.
5. An ultrasound can also be performed in the early stages of pregnancy
An ultrasound is performed early in the pregnancy to detect the presence of more than one fetus in case you are having twins or triplets or more and to find out the due date and the gestational age of the fetus.
6. Insurance covers the ultrasound only if it is deemed medically important
Your insurance will cover this procedure only if it is medically important. The insurance may not cover it if you use this procedure to find out how your baby is doing or to find out the sex of the baby.
Ultrasound procedure is a great way to bond with your baby. Just like you would take pictures of your baby once he or she is born, these pictures can also go to your baby album and would be the first pictures in fact. With the new 3D and 4D ultrasound pictures and videos, things have just got better.
