During pregnancy fetal parts gets fixed only just before delivery. Earlier to that fetus will not be in constant position. It keeps on changing its position frequently.
These are a few answers to frequently asked questions. This by itself is not a prescription and not an advice for treatment. For all issues kindly contact for treating doctor.
Ultrasound can calculate the weight with a range of +/- 15%. So the birth weight may slightly vary compared to the fetal weight mentioned in the ultrasound report done just before the delivery.
Height calculation is not possible in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, however weight can be calculated with reasonable accuracy.
No, it’s not possible at all. Your Gynaecologist will discuss these issues with you.
Heart is one of the first organ to start function in the fetus ( unborn child). Heart beat can be heard as early as 6-7weeks of pregnancy. That is about two-three weeks after you miss the menstrual cycle, provided previous cycles are regular.
Kindly note that scanning identifies the pregnancy much later ( about three weeks after positive UPT) than urine pregnancy test.
Usually about 3-5ml of blood will be drawn each time depending upon the number and type of lab investigation prescribed by the doctors. Our body has the capacity to regenerate blood instantly, so the drawn blood will be replaced immediately.
Ultrasound gel is a water based solution. It will not cause any side effects.
Ultrasound scan cannot determine color of skin and hair of the baby.
Ultrasound scanning is absolutely painless.
Whether it is single or multiple scans, ultrasound scan will not have any potential harmful effects on the unborn child.