Anticipation is a big part of pregnancy. You wonder what your baby will look like, and more important, whether he or she will be healthy. An ultrasound offers an early peek inside the womb ...

An ultrasound isn’t just a photo shoot but an essential diagnostic tool. Credit... Supported by By Anna Nowogrodzki This guide was originally published on May 15, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

In reality, there are many reasons your doctor may want an early scan. Typically, in this initial pregnancy ultrasound, your doctor wants to check on: Often it can be a challenge to find a ...

In such an early stage, an embryo or yolk sac may not be visible, and a buildup of fluid can be mistaken for an ectopic pregnancy (or for a normal pregnancy inside the uterus). When an ultrasound ...

Ultrasound enhances early pregnancy care, cuts emergency visits by 81%. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 1, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250106195843.htm ...

Allison Misconin was told that the ovarian cyst spotted early in her pregnancy was normal — but during her 20-week ultrasound, her doctor labeled the mass as "suspicious." She was told her next ...