How often to get ultrasound done during pregnancy? Know when and how to get sonography done.

Ultrasound during pregnancy is the only process through which one can know about the child growing in the mother's womb. During this time, the doctor gets to know the exact condition of the child.

Pregnancy Ultrasound:  Pregnancy period is very crucial for the expectant mother. This is the period when changes take place in the mother's body and at the same time, care of the fetus is also necessary. During pregnancy period, ultrasound is done from time to time to check the development of the child. In this process, through ultrasound rays, photographs of the baby growing inside the stomach are taken to determine its development and correct position. Not only this, through the ultrasound process the doctor also keeps an eye on the umbilical cord as well as the baby's heartbeat and its correct condition. Many people get ultrasound done several times during pregnancy. Let us tell you that health experts prohibit excessive ultrasound during pregnancy. Let us know how often is it right to get ultrasound done during pregnancy. 

How often should ultrasound be done during pregnancy?  

Doctors recommend that three to four ultrasound procedures are sufficient throughout the pregnancy. If ultrasound is done more often than this, then its dangerous rays can have a bad effect on the brain and bones of the child growing inside the stomach.

first ultrasound 

The first ultrasound is done in the first trimester of pregnancy. During this, information about the heartbeat of the baby growing in the stomach is taken and along with this it is also seen whether the fetus is developing properly or not. 

second ultrasound   

The second ultrasound is done between the 18th and 20th week of pregnancy. During this period, the child develops rapidly and his body parts start forming. In this ultrasound, along with the heartbeat of the child, the position of his brain and kidneys etc. is also seen. Through this ultrasound, possible birth defects in the child can be detected. 

third ultrasound  

It is advisable to get the third ultrasound done between the 28th week and 32nd week of pregnancy. In this ultrasound, information about the baby's heartbeat as well as its increasing weight is taken. Along with this, its development and its activities are also seen. 

fourth ultrasound  

The fourth and last ultrasound is done from 34th to 36th week of pregnancy i.e. the final period of pregnancy. Through this ultrasound, the position of the baby and its placenta are seen. This ultrasound is very important and through this it is known what kind of delivery it will be like and how much trouble it may cause.

Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.