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Obstetric Ultrasound
Obstetric Ultrasound is the use of ultrasound scans in pregnancy.  It is safe, non-invasive, accurate and a cost-effective investigation of the foetus. It has proven to be a useful diagnostic tool in obstetrics, playing an important role in the management of every pregnant woman.

Obstetrical ultrasound is a useful test to:

• Diagnose and confirm early pregnancy.
• Evaluate vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy.
• Determine the  position, age, size and growth of the baby.
• Detect if there are multiple pregnancies  
• Detect  congenital abnormalities in the baby.
• Locate the position of the placenta.
• Determine the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby.
• Evaluate blood flow in the umbilical cord or in some cases assess blood flow in the placenta, using the doppler technique to confirm foetal well being.
• Detect uterine and pelvic abnormalities which may cause complications during pregnancy or child birth.
• Routine obstetric scans are generally requested at 10-14 weeks and  at 20 - 24 weeks.
• Additional scans are only performed for specific indications based on the clinical history and antenatal examination.

NB: Patients Must Bring Old X-Rays and scans for all procedures!