Healthy Pregnancy
Is Ultrasound Scanning During Pregnancy Worth the Risks?
Posted By Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 20, 2004While ultrasound scanning doesn't pose the same dangers to human and fetal health as ionizing radiation, it is a mistake to think that ultrasound is entirely safe for a baby growing in your womb.
Ultrasound scanning works by sending sound waves into your tissues. As these sound waves bounce off of your tissues, a picture is created.
These sound waves are capable of producing the following physiological effects: Read more »
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