During your pregnancy, you will have several ultrasounds to monitor your baby’s growth. Below is information regarding when and why you may have an ultrasound.
Prenatal Ultrasound Schedule
First Trimester (Up to the end of week 12)
During the first trimester, we will:
- Determine your baby’s due date
- See if you have one or more babies and check your placenta
- Diagnose an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
- Examine the uterus and other pelvic anatomy
- In some cases detect if something is wrong with your baby
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Second Trimester (13-27 weeks pregnant)
Next, ultrasound is used in your second trimester to:
- Confirm the due date (a due date set in the first trimester is rarely changed)
- See if you have one or more babies and check your placenta
- Help perform tests, such as an amniocentesis
- Examine your baby for any problems with his or her body
- Check the amount of amniotic fluid (the fluid surrounding your baby)
- Monitor blood flow from you to the baby
- See your baby’s behavior and activity
- Measure the length of your cervix
- Monitor your baby’s growth
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Third Trimester (28 weeks pregnant until delivery)
Finally during your third trimester, we’ll:
- Monitor your baby’s growth
- Check the amount of amniotic fluid
- Determine the position of your baby
- Examine your placenta
Additional studies may be scheduled, depending on your unique case.
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