Why would I need a first trimester ultrasound?
Why would I need a first trimester ultrasound?Answer: Fir the most part, the majority of women will not need an ultrasound in the first trimester. If you do need an ultrasound it is because your doctor or midwife thinks that there may be a problem. It might be a suspected miscarriage or bleeding or the need to get an accurate gestational age. You might need an ultrasound if: • If you are bleeding or spotting. • If you have a history of ectopic or tubal pregnancy. • If you don’t know the first day of your last menstrual cycle or establish a due date. • To confirm a diagnosis of multiples (twins or more). • To check for the presence of a heart beat or gestational sac. • To check on pelvic pain or ov
