An ultrasound scan is a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a picture of a part of the inside of your body. The ultrasound scanner has a probe that gives off sound waves. The ...

But the main purpose of the scan is to check for growth and development ... The practice of examining pregnant women using ultrasound is called obstetric sonography, and is widely used.

Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan: An ultrasound that measures the fluid behind the baby’s neck, which can indicate potential chromosomal or heart defects. Dr Mallaiah shares, "The combined ...