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  • Can Ultrasound Detect Cord Around Neck?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I have been told by one doctor that there is evidence of the cord around the fetal neck. But when I checked with other doctors they said it is not possible to see cord in normal ultrasound if not done in color.

    I want to know the limits of ultrasound. Is it possible to see cord in black ultrasound or does it have be done in color to see the cord.

  • Can an Early Ultrasound Be Off By 4 Weeks?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    I have a history of irregular cycles (and diagnosed with PCOS), so using my lmp to date my pregnancy was not an option. My LMP was June 26th, 2008.

    I took 3 home pregnancy tests prior to a Dr's appointment.. The first one was 6 weeks after my lmp (August 7th- it came back negative) the second was taken on August 12th (negative) and the third was taken August 24th (it came back positive).

  • Please Give Me Some Peace of Mind

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,

  • Ultrasound Determining Conception

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    I found out I was pregnant on Dec 1 of 2008. I had an ultrasound performed on Dec 11. I was told then, that I was 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant. A heartbeat was revealed that day as was the yolk.

  • Are Sonograms Always Accurate with Due Dates?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Are sonogram due dates always accurate?

    Every time I get a sonogram, they change my due date. And I don't know if I'm 7 and a half or 8 and a half months. Is there any way I can know how far along I am without a sonogram? Is there anything I can do to know?

  • Is Early Ultrasound Accurate?

    I had a ultrasound 2 days ago and it said I was six weeks instead of ten weeks as I originally thought. I have irregular periods. How accurate is this result?

  • Why Would I Be Measuring Big?

    Dear Midwife,
    I am at eight weeks according to my u/s. Dating by my LMP put me at seven weeks. I had my first ultrasound six weeks past LMP and measured 6w6d.

  • Conflicting Ultrasound -- Boy or Girl?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I was told by my midwife at 18 weeks that we are having a boy. She saw the scrotum. At 20 weeks I was told that I am having a girl due to seeing the 3 lines. How do I know whom to believe.

  • How True Are Dreams?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,

  • Is It Safe to Buy Pink?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I am due September 12, 2005. I had 3 very vivid girl dreams but my mom said, "No, I had a dream it was a boy." Well, after that I figured, "Yeah, it's probably a boy because my husband's family is nothing but boys.

  • Why Would I Be Measuring Big?

    Dear Midwife,
    I am at eight weeks according to my u/s. Dating by my LMP put me at seven weeks. I had my first ultrasound six weeks past LMP and measured 6w6d.

  • Is Early Ultrasound Accurate?

    I had a ultrasound 2 days ago and it said I was six weeks instead of ten weeks as I originally thought. I have irregular periods. How accurate is this result?

  • Conflicting Ultrasound -- Boy or Girl?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I was told by my midwife at 18 weeks that we are having a boy. She saw the scrotum. At 20 weeks I was told that I am having a girl due to seeing the 3 lines. How do I know whom to believe.

  • How True Are Dreams?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,

  • Is It Safe to Buy Pink?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms Ultrasound,
    I am due September 12, 2005. I had 3 very vivid girl dreams but my mom said, "No, I had a dream it was a boy." Well, after that I figured, "Yeah, it's probably a boy because my husband's family is nothing but boys.

  • Are Sonograms Always Accurate with Due Dates?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Are sonogram due dates always accurate?

    Every time I get a sonogram, they change my due date. And I don't know if I'm 7 and a half or 8 and a half months. Is there any way I can know how far along I am without a sonogram? Is there anything I can do to know?

  • Ultrasound Determining Conception

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    I found out I was pregnant on Dec 1 of 2008. I had an ultrasound performed on Dec 11. I was told then, that I was 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant. A heartbeat was revealed that day as was the yolk.

  • Please Give Me Some Peace of Mind

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,

  • Can an Early Ultrasound Be Off By 4 Weeks?

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    I have a history of irregular cycles (and diagnosed with PCOS), so using my lmp to date my pregnancy was not an option. My LMP was June 26th, 2008.

    I took 3 home pregnancy tests prior to a Dr's appointment.. The first one was 6 weeks after my lmp (August 7th- it came back negative) the second was taken on August 12th (negative) and the third was taken August 24th (it came back positive).