Fetal Ultrasound

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Risks

There are no known risks associated with a fetal ultrasound, either to the mother or fetus. However, you may feel anxious if the ultrasound reveals a problem with your pregnancy or fetus.

"Keepsake video operations" are ultrasound centers that sell ultrasound videos as your baby's first photo. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends ultrasound scans only to obtain medical information about the fetus. Keepsake video operations may use the ultrasound machine at higher energy levels and for longer times than needed to get a "good picture."

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: June 28, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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