If you are reading this blog that means you have listen some myths about ultrasound scans. Also, do you have fears regarding the process and side effects and want to ensure that it is safe? then you’re at the right place. Dr. Sagar Sunjanyal (experienced radiologist) explains the common myths and their facts about ultrasound Scans. Read it and win over myths; that is the only motto. Before going to myths and facts let’s over first understand the ultrasound scan. If you want more information about the ultrasound scans or pregnancy Scans then consult our expert today!
Let's first understand the ultrasound scan:
An Ultrasound Scan is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves (sonar and radio technology) to produce images of the internal organs and tissues in the body. The sound waves are transmitted through a handheld device called a transducer, which is moved over the skin of the area being examined. The sound waves bounce off the organs and tissues and are detected by the transducer, which converts them into images. The term sonography is related to a medical test that is done using a device called an ultrasound. Ultrasound is a completely safe and painless process, so there is no need to worry.
By doing the ultrasound, we can see the structure of the internal organs and the functions of our blood vessels. For pregnant women, this ultrasound scan is very helpful. By doing the ultrasound, we can monitor the development of the fetus in pregnant women, and you can imagine how wonderful it is for the mother to see the child’s development by doing an ultrasound.
7 Common Myths About Ultrasounds Scans:
Myth 1) Ultrasound uses radiation to detect your baby.
Facts: This myth is found everywhere. A new mother is very concerned and worried about everything that is related to their child’s well-being. First of all, ultrasound doesn’t use any radiation at all; they use high-frequency sound waves that bounce and create images of babies, which is called a sonogram.
Myth 2) Ultrasound can cause miscarriages.
Facts: This myth has no evidence to be called true. Many mothers think this myth is true and don’t do the ultrasound, which impacts the care of the child and mother.
Myth 3) 3D ultrasound is safer than 2D ultrasound because it uses stronger sound waves.
Facts: First of all, 2D and 3D are the image dimensions. Both use the same frequency, and they are the format of the results shown in the images in the 2D dimension as well as the 3D dimension.
Myths 4) You need an ultrasound at every appointment.
Facts: It is not true at all. In the whole pregnancy journey, you only have to do ultrasounds for 2-3 times if the baby is normal. In the completion case, it needed more ultrasounds depending on the situation of the child.
Myths 5) We can detect the sex of the child by doing an ultrasound.
Facts: We can guess and say about the sex of the child, but in any case, there is no 100% guarantee of the accuracy of the sex when doing an ultrasound.
Myths 6) Ultrasound is harmful to the baby.
Facts: Actually, an ultrasound is done to identify any early complications or problems with the child’s growth. Ultrasound is used to monitor the child’s health and is not harmful at all.
Myths 7) Only pregnant women get ultrasounds.
Facts: Ultrasound is used for monitoring internal organs from the liver, heart, and bladder to a child’s growth, so it is not only for pregnant women.
There are many myths about ultrasound that many believe to be true, and it affects many people. For example, because of the myths, many times a new child and mother don’t get the chance to be cared for or address the issues that will affect mother and child in the long term. If you have any doughts and question related to the ultrasound Scans then you must visit our expert today!
