| If you are having your first baby, then you may not be | | | | To see how many babies you may be carrying |
| aware of the antenatal care that you will be provided | | | | To check your baby's heartbeat |
| with. One of the most exciting parts of your | | | | Give an approximate date that you will be due |
| pregnancy will be when you have your ultrasound | | | | Check for any risks of Down syndrome |
| scan. An ultrasound scan is when you get to see your | | | | Check that all organs are functioning as they should be |
| baby for the first time on a television screen. The | | | | To measure your baby's growth |
| person that is responsible for performing your | | | | When attending the hospital or fertility clinic for your |
| pregnancy scan is known as a sonographer and these | | | | ultrasound scan, you will need to drink plenty of water |
| people are extremely qualified and will interpret the | | | | prior to your scan. This is so the uterus is pushed |
| images that they see on the screen. | | | | away from your pelvis, which will help give a clearer |
| Everyone always looks forward to their ultrasound as | | | | image of your baby. Gel will then be rubbed onto your |
| this is the first time that you get to see what your | | | | tummy and device is moved across the gel to |
| baby looks like. However, the ultrasound scan is not | | | | produce the images of your baby. |
| only about allowing you to see your baby for the first | | | | If you need any help or advice about what to expect |
| time, but also about checking that your baby is healthy | | | | at your ultrasound scan, then here at Innermost |
| and growing as he or she should be. Some of the | | | | Secrets Ltd, we can offer you all the support and |
| things that a pregnancy scan will look for are: | | | | advice that you require. |