Pregnancy Ultrasounds - Essential For Smooth Delivery
Pregnancy ultrasounds are one of the most reliable tests conducted after the initial confirmation of pregnancy is done through routine pregnancy tests that measure the presence of the HCG hormone. These ultrasounds are conducted at regular intervals to determine the growth and the position of the baby and are generally used by doctors to get an accurate picture about the progress of a woman's pregnancy. The risk of miscarriage can be avoided by conducting these ultrasounds at regular intervals. An ultrasound is conducted through the passing of sound waves that help in the creation of an image on an electronic monitor. Pregnancy ultrasounds use high frequency sound that creates a darker or lighter image of the human tissues on a video screen. These images are in the forms of dots and can be deciphered by qualified technicians only. The dense tissues in a human body such as bones appear white on the electronic screen while soft tissues are a bit dark, and fluids appear as black o...