great piece of technology (Ultrasound Scanning)

Member Name: vicky2006xx

Product:	Ultrasound Scanning
Date:	11/10/08 (45 review reads)
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Advantages: measure babies, check weights, check for disabilities

Disadvantages: i dont think there are any

Ultrasound scanning is a great piece of technology and has come far within the last 10 years or so. The detail they can go into on an untrasound is amazing and helps both mother and baby. I was having twins so i frequently had scans which were usually every fortnight. It was important i had so many scans to make sure my girls didnt develop twin to twin as they were identical. But every time i went the sonographer put jelly on my belly (even warmed it for me) then she would firstly show me the babies then would take measurements of their tummys, bladders, spines, legs all of which they entered into a computer and it told you how big they were and if they were on average for their gestation but also they could tell you roughly how much they would weigh. I was so relieved to have scans every fortnight it really puts your mind at ease to know your babies are fine. I also think it amazing how they can tell if the baby will have any special difficulties etc. Great piece of technology.

Summary: a great piece of technology which really helps put your mind at ease