ultrasounds arn't always safe?

user87 · October 2011

I was just reading on here that getting multiple ultrasounds or unnecessry ultrasounds like the 3d/4d arn't always safe for the baby. I had a 3d/4d ultrasound and my Dr. was fine with it. She said they are perfectly fine to have . Her being pregnant herself was considering one. Anyone else read or told they were not safe?

Stellar1 · October 2011

Due to some health concerns when I was pregnant with both children I had to have more ultrasounds than normal and both of my children are very healthy.

jasieandry · October 2011

There is absolutely no proof that they are unsafe but theres also no solid proof that they are safe so experts recommend that you avoid any unnecessary ultrasounds that are not for medical purposes.

cldnt*b*happier · October 2011

Locally, to get a 3 or 4d ultrasound it has to be approved by your doctor... My doctor said MRIs give cool pictures, and he'd love to see what he looked like if he were cut in half every day... But he doesn't order MRIs for the heck of it, so he won't approve an ultrasound for the heck of it. He said having more ultrasounds could be linked to autism. There are no studies I have found showing this, and he really just made me mad. I won't be using him next time! I know many people that are high risk and have LOTS of ultrasounds and the babies are fine... Or people years ago that didn't HAVE ultrasounds and their kids have autism! Ugh

Christine&Mario · October 2011

Ultrasounds ARE safe.

The primary reason that only two are given in most normal pregnancies - one early on for dating and one at 20 weeks to check anatomy - is because insurance doesn't cover more than that and there is no real reason to get them more often unless there is a concern (measuring bigger/smaller than dates, suspected breech, etc).

Christine&Mario · October 2011

cldnt*b*happier:

Locally, to get a 3 or 4d ultrasound it has to be approved by your doctor... My doctor said MRIs give cool pictures, and he'd love to see what he looked like if he were cut in half every day... But he doesn't order MRIs for the heck of it, so he won't approve an ultrasound for the heck of it. He said having more ultrasounds could be linked to autism. There are no studies I have found showing this, and he really just made me mad. I won't be using him next time! I know many people that are high risk and have LOTS of ultrasounds and the babies are fine... Or people years ago that didn't HAVE ultrasounds and their kids have autism! Ugh

Angry I am so pi$$ed that your doc would say that! They don't know what causes autism. I hate that people speculate about associations between autism and whatever - vaccinations, ultrasounds, gaining too much/not enough weight during pregnancy, etc etc etc. All it does is build fear and lead mothers of kids on spectrum to question every. little. thing. they ever did before, during and after pregnancy.

erinemcg · October 2011

Christine&Mario:
Ultrasounds ARE safe.

This isn't always the case. Sometimes individuals who are just in the u/s business for the $$ do not follow guidelines and will do u/s longer than they are supposed or use substandard equipment which may rise the temperature for the fetus. While this is not the rule, it is most likely the exception, but still something that people should be aware of when looking at doing elective procedures.

It might be better to say that "There are no known risks when done properly".

Christine&Mario · October 2011

erinemcg:
Christine&Mario:

Ultrasounds ARE safe.

This isn't always the case. Sometimes individuals who are just in the u/s business for the $$ do not follow guidelines and will do u/s longer than they are supposed or use substandard equipment which may rise the temperature for the fetus. While this is not the rule, it is most likely the exception, but still something that people should be aware of when looking at doing elective procedures.

It might be better to say that "There are no known risks when done properly".

Fair enough Yes

sweetpealee · October 2011

erinemcg:
Christine&Mario:
Ultrasounds ARE safe.
This isn't always the case. Sometimes individuals who are just in the u/s business for the $$ do not follow guidelines and will do u/s longer than they are supposed or use substandard equipment which may rise the temperature for the fetus. While this is not the rule, it is most likely the exception, but still something that people should be aware of when looking at doing elective procedures.
It might be better to say that "There are no known risks when done properly".

this!

NewMomAlyssa · October 2011

I haven't heard they are unsafe, but the sound of ultrasounds is irritating to the baby, since it emits high pitch sounds.

Qmommy · October 2011

user87:
I was just reading on here that getting multiple ultrasounds or unnecessry ultrasounds like the 3d/4d arn't always safe for the baby.

Take what you read on The Bump as a grain of salt. Do more research if you're worried but please don't take what random internet ladies say as truth.

reason00 · October 2011

They aren't "perfectly safe". There are no known risks yet. A lot of doctors are reluctant to hand out ultrasounds just for new facebook photos to post.

Also, the reason you only get 1-2 ultrasounds for a low-risk pregnancy is not because that's all insurance will cover.

I'm in Canada and doctors are still hesitant to hand out requisitions for ultrasounds that aren't necessary.

Ivana_Stolichnaya · October 2011

cldnt*b*happier:
Locally, to get a 3 or 4d ultrasound it has to be approved by your doctor... My doctor said MRIs give cool pictures, and he'd love to see what he looked like if he were cut in half every day... But he doesn't order MRIs for the heck of it, so he won't approve an ultrasound for the heck of it. He said having more ultrasounds could be linked to autism. There are no studies I have found showing this, and he really just made me mad. I won't be using him next time! I know many people that are high risk and have LOTS of ultrasounds and the babies are fine... Or people years ago that didn't HAVE ultrasounds and their kids have autism! Ugh

Your Dr.'s a quack...I would look for another Dr. after shlt like that came out of his mouth.

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