I am only 5 weeks into my pregnancy. When I had my first visit to the doc, she performed a vaginal ultrasound on me and said she didn't see any baby yet, and she didn't expect to see one since I'm still too early. Is there any danger to the baby if it exposed to the ultrasound too early? My friend said usually you don't go see the doc until you are 2 to 2.5 months pregnant. Is it true?
2006-12-15 09:44:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think it is a little sad to see all the responses that say this is perfectly safe! It shows that true informed consent is NOT being used by these obstetricians.
The most accurate answer is that no one knows for sure if these scans, especially these new ones being done so early in pregnancy, are causing any harm or not.
What is KNOWN about ultrasound is that it has two side effects which happen, especially when exposed for prolonged periods - by prolonged I mean for more than about ONE MINUTE. Ultrasound causes "cavitation', which is the production, growth, and dynamics of oscillating bubbles in a sound wave which occurs when ultrasound emissions interact with gasses in tissues and fluids. This results in bubbles within cells and the oscillation of existing tiny gas bubbles outside the cells - and more. All of this causes the second side effect - heating of the cells and tissues, including bone. If you've ever been to physical therapy or a chiropractor for a muscle strain and had them use ultrasound to warm the muscle you will know what I am talking about.
So what does all this mean to your baby? No one knows what effect this can have on human babies. Animal babies have shown harmful effects. They know that baby boys exposed to ultrasound have a higher incidence of left-handedness. Not that that is bad, but it does show something is going on.
The ultrasound waves also produce vibrations that the baby's ears can pick up as very loud sounds.
For more information go to:
http://www.midwiferyservices.org/infoforparents.htm#ultrasound
I agree with the person who asked why she did the ultrasound when she new it was too early? Maybe to pay off the machine?
Claudine Crews CPM, LM
2006-12-15 10:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by claudineintexas 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, It will not hurt the baby. I was 5 weeks pregnant when they did the same thing to me. The did that just to make sure they werent missing the baby. Sometimes you can see better with a trans vaginal ultrasound. The doctor would not do anything to harm your baby. They have been doing ultrasounds for years. I have had lots of ultra sounds and I have a very big and healthy looking baby. good luck
2006-12-15 09:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by I_Can_Help 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Hi there! Iam only 5.6 weeks pregnant i had my scan yesterday, ihad the one on my stomach and she could see the baby it was only 3mm but she did a vaginal ultrasound so she could hear the babys heartbeat. It was my first ever one i had. but it was fine. this is my 5th child i am having dont worry it should all be good!
2006-12-15 09:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by tanya h 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually where I live the standard is 0 ultrasounds.
Why would your OB do one when it is too early to see anything, that is just STUPID.
However, ultrasounds are considered "safe" when used appropriately, at the lowest level for the shortest amount of time.
2006-12-15 09:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Not at all. I had a vaginal ultrasound at five weeks because my OB was concerned that it was ectopic.
2006-12-15 10:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if she didnt c the baby that cuz hes 2 ssmall when i was 6 weeks pregnant i had an ultra sound 2 she said this way she can c better so its perfectley normal ,,,and dont worry ...good luck
2006-12-15 10:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by justen_2009 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No worse than gentle sex, which (unless your Dr. has told you otherwise) is perfectly safe. The radiation from the ultrasound will not harm your baby in any way.
2006-12-15 09:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can go as early as you want. There is no harm. They do the vaginal US to see everything better.
2006-12-15 09:47:02 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i went when i was 1 month pg
2006-12-15 09:49:12 · answer #9 · answered by jessica 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its safe.
2006-12-15 09:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by StormyC 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋