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Ultrasound
or sonogram images (much like sonar devices that enable submarines
to "see" underwater) were developed in the late
1950's as the ultimate in hi-tech.
For the
first time, doctors were able to diagnose potential problems
using non-invasive radio waves that were safely beamed to
a chosen target inside the body.
To say
that ultrasound revolutionized prenatal care might have been
an understatement - as doctors were suddenly able to either
view a healthy growing fetus or provide an early diagnose
of a known complication.
Today,
the use of real-time scanners and 3D technology have taken
ultrasound to an entirely new level, allowing expectant parents
their first "movies" of an unborn child. More importantly,
it gives doctors a clearer picture of normal fetal age, size
and growth.
Ultrasound
monitors progress and creates a timeline for growth
stages,
determining sex around the 5th month. Above, two sonograms
showing
the fetus at 8 weeks and, at right, 27 weeks.
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More
fetal development picture galleries around the Web:
Around
the Web, take a virtual tour of human development with examples
of the wonders of ultrasound technology - in photo galleries,
video presentations and fascinating guides to how it all works
- plus related information on normal fetal growth from conception
to birth ...
Pregnancy.org
- Fetal Development
- Complete images including clickable thumbnail photos and
3D scans from week 1 through 40, with detailed information
at each stage of baby development in the womb, related links
to additional photo resources.
In
the Womb : Multiples - Much-heralded TV documentary
following the development of twins, triplets and quads using
4D scans. Includes facts & information on single egg multiples
with related photos & video clips, from National Geographic
Channel.
Obstetric
Ultrasounds - An extensive guide to the topic including
its history and development, clinical applications and how
it's performed, a discussion on safety concerns and current
controversies, with more on transvaginal scans, doppler ultrasound,
3D and 4D scanning techniques, related photos, picture gallery,
video clips.
Future
Babies Photo Gallery - Vivid 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound
scan images of fetuses at various stages in development.
Fetal
Development - What Does My Baby Look Like? - Images
illustrating fetal growth from the first to the ninth month,
including an interactive due date calculator, with more on
prenatal exercise & nutrition, FAQ, and related information.
Multi-Dimensional
Human Embryo Development - Fascinating images from
the embryo's earliest stages with clickable thumbnail photos
and related QuickTime animations.
Ultrasounds
- Sonograms of fetuses at four, seven, nine and ten weeks
with related downloadable videos.
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