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  • When should you do your first ultrasound

    • When is first ultrasound for heartbeat.

    All about pregnancy ultrasounds, including when you'll have yours

    Ultrasounds during pregnancy can be both exciting and reassuring.

    First ultrasound during pregnancy

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    • As BabyCenter Community member sydneybeann says in the Ultrasounds group, "Got to see my baby today. I feel so much less anxious about everything, and I'm so happy right now. I'm crying happy tears!"

    But getting an ultrasound can also feel scary or stressful, especially if you don't know what to expect.

    For the full rundown, keep reading.

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    Key Takeaways

    • Ultrasound uses sound waves to create a visual image of your baby, placenta, and uterus.

    • In early pregnancy you're more likely to have a vaginal ultrasound.

    • You could have your first ultrasound between 6 and 10 weeks, or you may need to wait to see your baby until your mid-pregnancy anatomy ultrasound.

    • Large studies have found no evidence that ultrasounds harm developing babies.

    What happens during an ultrasound?

    Ultrasound technology uses sound waves to create a visual image of your baby, placenta, and uterus

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