This was one of the first areas of medicine to benefit from the introduction of ultrasound techniques. During pregnancy, ultrasound monitors the health of the unborn baby. It can identify conditions that could threaten mother or baby and enable doctors to take measures to reduce the risks. Additional benefits include confirming the fetus' gestational age, the health of the placenta, the number and position of the babies, and any major physical abnormalities. The doctor can also monitor the baby’s heartbeat, and determine the sex. The use of ultrasound in pregnancy purely for “keepsake” videos with no medical indication is generally discouraged.

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