![]() After I’ve talked to the parents, I’ll ask if they feel comfortable explaining the situation to their friends or family, or if they would prefer me to do it. If they don’t, I’ll ask everyone to wait in another room. ![]() In these cases, if there is a room full of people there for what was supposed to be a joyous event, I’ll tell the parents I need to talk to them and ask if they would like everyone to stay. In rare cases, we may have to give parents devastating news. It may turn out to be nothing, but we may not know that at the time. It’s not unusual to spot something on the ultrasound that requires follow-up. ![]() So, before you send out invitations to friends and family to attend your ultrasound, ask yourself these questions: What if the ultrasound reveals an abnormality? It’s an opportunity for us to look at the development of the major organs and see if they’re functioning properly.Īt these ultrasounds, patients often tell me, “Oh my, I didn’t know we were looking at that much!” You wouldn’t bring a guest to an ultrasound of your gallbladder – but many people don’t think about a fetal ultrasound the same way. We learn a tremendous amount about your baby’s well-being during a second trimester ultrasound, which is typically performed at 18- to 20-weeks of gestation. However, you need to remember that a fetal ultrasound is, first and foremost, a medical exam. It’s not that different from other physical exams. It can become quite the social event! Everyone gets to see the baby on the screen, and often their focus is on finding out the gender. We frequently see mothers at the 18- to 20-week ultrasound accompanied by not only their partners, but also grandparents-to-be, best friends, and future siblings. You want to show him or her off to the world – and sometimes ultrasound pictures just don’t feel like enough. Seeing your baby for the first time is exciting.
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