Ultrasound

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Title: Ultrasound (Links to English resource)

Summary: Ultrasound examinations use high frequency sound waves to look inside the body. This fact sheet is for women who may undergo this procedure during pregnancy. It provides an overview of the purpose of the procedure and how to prepare for it.

Organisation: Royal Women's Hospital - Well Women's Services

Publishing date: July 2003

Last reviewed: July 2009

Target audience: Women

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