why is it that you only get one ultrasound unless there is something wrong with your baby.
2006-10-26 19:42:16 · 11 answers · asked by niknac 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This totally boils down to dollars and cents--they cost money so they are not performed unless medically necessary. There is no evidence that they can harm the baby.
2006-10-26 19:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by HCH32 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with insurance. Although I have had 3 already and am 7 months. I had one at 20 weeks and he was measuring bigger than what my due date is so they had me get another one to see if he was still bigger because of my height. So I guess unless you have some sort of problem they won't do one until about 20 weeks. Good luck
2006-10-27 01:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby gets very distressed by ultrasound, it would be better in most cases if none were done.
2006-10-26 19:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah at my clinic they were the same way i only got 2 ultrasounds and i could never find out the sex of the baby because he would cover up i live in so cal
2006-10-26 19:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your location, it's your insurance that makes this determination. Call the insurance company if you feel you need another ultrasound. Sometimes they only approve them if you suspect trouble or have had a fall or other injury.
2006-10-26 20:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why should you worry if your child is healthy. ultrasound is not at all advisable unless it has to be carried out in some cases where the doctor is certain of the deformities. one should be absolutely normal and enjoy pregnancy, eating delicious nutritious food, keeping your mind always cheerful.
2006-10-26 19:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by shankari n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultrasounds are similar to x-rays and I think I heard once that to many can cause harm in some children, Perhaps that is why they only use them as neccessary.
2006-10-26 19:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by KerAZness 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm from WV and around here it is usually 1 to 2 they give you. That is unless you are having problems.
2006-10-26 20:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by JOYCE U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap insuarnce or on state subsidy. My lady had them regularly but then again I provide her with great insurance! Good healthcare cost good money and that's not an HMO. If you want one and your insurance won't cover it, offer to pay for it. They'll gladly provide it.
2006-10-26 20:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what? I recieved 3 w/ my daughter & had no complications. That is very odd.
2006-10-26 20:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋