pregnancy questions
Other Ways to Tell My Due Date
If you are unsure of the date you became pregnant, an early ultrasound can help your
doctor estimate your due date. There are two kinds of ultrasound examinations.
For an abdominal ultrasound you will be asked to drink a specified amount of water
prior to the exam. A small amount of gel will be squeezed onto your abdomen before
the procedure. The technician or doctor will then move the ultrasound instrument
across your abdomen in order to get a clear image of the fetus.
This type of ultrasound is a painless procedure except for the discomfort
of a full bladder.
The second type of ultrasound, which is called endovaginal, is conducted
less frequently. An ultrasound probe is inserted into the vagina, which gives
the doctor a clearer image of the fetus. This ultrasound procedure can cause
slight discomfort.
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