Although pregnancy may not be easy, the joyous expectations of the coming of the family’s new member make it all worth it. This joyful expectation is manifested in the choosing of the name of the newcomer and the preparation for the baby’s things.
However, technology has also made every pregnancy a joyful waiting. Through ultrasound imaging during pregnancy, a couple can catch a glimpse of what their baby will look like. This often leads to joyful glees from the mother-to-be, who knows the joys of pregnancy. The father-to-be is also proud to have a child on the way, and the whole family is excited to meet the new addition.
What Is Ultrasound Imaging?
If you remember your science lessons from school, you should be able to discern that sound is made up of waves. These sound waves travel across vast distances in all directions and may bounce off any surface. In this aspect, the sound emitted by a source may be bounced back to it. By applying a little more technology, this characteristic of sound waves makes it possible to detect the presence of objects in the same way that sonar is used by ships to detect hostile objects.
Additionally, if the sound wave used is emitted in the ultrasound frequency, which is several hundreds of times greater than the limit of human hearing, there is created an image of the object that is subjected to ultrasound. As a result, this technology has found numerous applications because of its ability to produce an image of the object that is subjected to ultrasound. Because of this, ultrasound imaging became an integral part of all pregnancies because it allows doctors and couples a clear image of the baby developing inside the mother’s womb.
Pros and Cons of Ultrasound Imaging
Much like anything else that is a product of science, ultrasound imaging during pregnancy has its pros and cons. The following is a closer look at these:
Pros:
1) Ultrasound imaging during pregnancy has many benefits. Not only does it allow couples to have a glimpse of the baby that would soon be joining the family, but it also allows them to have an idea of how the baby will look and whose features were copied. This way, couples can be more prepared for the arrival of their new baby.
2) An ultrasound is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to create pictures of your organs and other structures inside your body. An ultrasound during pregnancy allows doctors to be aware of the position of the organs and can help them detect any abnormalities in the growth of the baby or in the positioning of the organs.
Cons:
1) Although ultrasound during pregnancy is a useful tool, it has a limited penetration depth. This means that only the area closest to the scanner can be observed, and other problems further away may be hidden and left untreated.
