Ultrasounds are valuable tools to monitor a baby’s development.
Ultrasounds are tests that help your health care provider check your baby’s health and development. Dr. Justin Moore, perinatologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, answers common questions about ultrasound.
How does an ultrasound work?
During an ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves are sent through a handheld device called a “transducer.” The sound waves bounce off your baby and the organs inside your body. The transducer receives the sound waves, and the ultrasound machine shows a…
