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Obstetrical Ultrasound |
Sonograms are an important part of caring for you and your baby. Sonograms are performed both at the Mansfield office and at the Midlothian office. Dr. Daum performs the sonograms himself, and offers recordings of the sonograms in DVD at both Mansfield and Midlothian offices.
A sonogram is routinely performed at the first office visit. This sonogram will confirm your due date, make sure you don't have a tubal pregnancy, and help to evaluate your risk of miscarriage. A second sonogram is offered to determine the sex of your baby. A third sonogram is usually performed about 26 weeks. This sonogram is performed to evaluate the baby's growth and check your baby's anatomy. Not all birth defects can be detected, but it is fun and reassuring to see that your baby appears to be healthy and growing well. If a problem is suspected, you will be referred to a high risk pregnancy specialist for more detailed evaluation. Pictures of the baby are given with each sonogram, and if desired can be posted on our web site for family and friends to see.
More frequent sonograms are sometimes necessary to follow high risk pregnancies such as twins or pregnancies complicated by maternal health problems. Having a sonogram is fun, and the family is invited to watch. |
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