Pregnancy Ultrasound

An ultrasound is typically performed a couple of times during a woman's pregnancy. It is basically an x-ray that uses sound waves to make a black and white picture of your baby and your surrounding organs. It is used for a variety of reasons, including the following: * Confirming the due date. * Diagnosing multiple pregnancies. * Checking for problems, such as spinal defects. * Checking on baby's development. * Estimating the amount of amniotic fluid. * Looking for causes of vaginal bleeding. An ultrasound is painless for both mother and baby. A small devices is placed on your belly, and the image is transmitted on a computer screen.