An organ scan is necessary during pregnancy so that it can e checked whether the fetus is getting the required nutrients and blood from the mother. Organ scan during pregnancy is also necessary to check the growth of the fetus. This scanning is done through ultrasound.

1. Uses of Ultrasound in Pregnancy
An organ scan is necessary during pregnancy so that it can e checked whether the fetus is
getting the required nutrients and blood from the mother. Organ scan during pregnancy is also
necessary to check the growth of the fetus. This scanning is done through ultrasound.
What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a technique of organ scan screening, which doctors use to check the functions of
organs. A water-based gel is applied to the part, which is to be scanned. This gel helps the
sound waves to travel properly.
The doctor places the transducer on the place where the gel is applied and looks into the
computer. Black and white images are clicked which appear on the ultrasound screen. The
doctor may ask the patient to hold the breath in order to take images.
Types of pregnancy ultrasound
Many types of pregnancy ultrasound are done to check if there is any problem during
pregnancy. These ultrasounds are discussed here.
Transvaginal ultrasound
This type of ultrasound provides a clear image of the fetus in the early stage. In this ultrasound,
a small probe is inserted into the vagina to click the images.
3D Ultrasound
This ultrasound helps the doctors in checking the height, width, and depth of the fetus and the
organs of the mother. This is a very useful ultrasound as doctors can detect any type of

2. problems that may occur in the future during pregnancy. A special probe and software are used
to click 3D images in this technique.
4D Ultrasound
This ultrasound is used to create a video of the moving fetus. Doctors can click the images of
the face and movement of the fetus. Special equipment is used to perform the ultrasound.
Fetal Echocardiography
This procedure is done to check if there is any heart problem in the fetus.
These are some types of scans performed during the early stages of pregnancy.
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