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Will an ultrasound harm me or the baby?

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Ultrasound is safe for you and your baby when done by your health care provider. Because ultrasound uses sound waves instead of radiation, it’s safer than X-rays. Providers have used ultrasound for more than 30 years, and they have not found any dangerous risks. If your pregnancy is healthy, ultrasound is good at ruling out problems, but it can’t find every problem. It may miss some birth defects. Sometimes, a routine ultrasound may suggest that there is a birth defect when there really isn’t one. While follow-up tests often show that the baby is healthy, false alarms can cause worry for parents.

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I don't feel "pregnant" any more. Is my baby OK?

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Certainly, in the early stages of pregnancy, it is possible for the mother to stop having morning sickness, which may or may not be a good sign.

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Should I be worried about vaginal odour?

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Unusual vaginal odour may be caused by infections such as Trichomoniasis or Bacterial vaginosis. Your doctor can do a swab test to check for infection, so that you can have appropriate treatment

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