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Can Ultrasound During Pregnancy Cause Harm To Baby?
I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I have had to have many ultrasounds in this pregnancy due to early stong cramping. All together in my first trimester, I had 6 ultrasounds and 5 of them were vaginal ultrasounds.Also, with two of them, I had to have ultrasounds on back to back days because of the cramping. I am very worried that I am have harmed my baby and his developing brain. Because I had many early ultrasounds, could I have harmed my baby or caused any brain damage? Also, I have been using a fetal doppler about twice a week for a few minutes each time. Are these safe?
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Hallow dear,
So far, after substantial studies, ultrasound frequencies have not been proved to be dangerous for the baby. It is considered as a safe and very useful investigation during pregnancy. It provides health and progress of the baby as well as the mother and pregnancy.
Hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
So far, after substantial studies, ultrasound frequencies have not been proved to be dangerous for the baby. It is considered as a safe and very useful investigation during pregnancy. It provides health and progress of the baby as well as the mother and pregnancy.
Hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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