What to expect from your care provider this trimester ‑- and how to understand what she's telling you.
Who performs the exam? The exam will likely be performed by a sonographer or a physician. Where will it take place? Your ultrasound exam...
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I'm currently eight weeks pregnant, and have had my first prenatal visit. They drew blood, but I was surprised that measuring hCG levels is...
Should ultrasound be performed routinely if there is no concern for the baby's health? I have heard that there has been very little testing...
I am an IVF patient and I am four weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I went to the specialist for a vaginal ultrasound. She found a...
With our first child, I had an ultrasound at about 26 weeks and was not required to drink any water. This time, at 20...
Seven months ago, I suffered a miscarriage with my first pregnancy. My doctor didn't schedule me for a sonogram until week 13, although there...
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