**Types of pregnancy ultrasound** Ultrasound is one of the best methods to check the condition of mother and fetus. Using this safe method, you can get very good information about the conditions of the mother, fetus and placenta. ***Types of pregnancy ultrasounds*** which are performed at specific times can assure the doctor and parents about the health of the fetus. ### **What is pregnancy ultrasound?** Pregnancy ultrasound is actually a method that uses sound waves to examine the abdomen of women to examine the fetus and placenta. Ultrasound does not pose any risk because they do not use radiation to check and only check through sound waves. ### **types of pregnancy ultrasound** In general, several ultrasound steps are performed during pregnancy, which are briefly explained below. #### **pregnancy diagnosis ultrasound** This ultrasound is done in the first weeks to detect pregnancy. #### **First trimester screening** This screening is done between 11 and 13 weeks and 6 days. During the ultrasound of the first trimester of pregnancy, nt ultrasound is used to check the fluid behind the neck of the fetus. If NT is low or high, the child may have chromosomal problems. Therefore, if there is a problem, amniotic fluid ultrasound can be used for more detailed investigations. Sometimes, the sex of the fetus is also determined at this stage. But sometimes, due to the inappropriate position of the fetus, it is not possible to completely determine the gender. #### **sex determination ultrasound** **fetus** In order to determine the gender of the fetus, the best time to perform an ultrasound is between 16 and 19 weeks, sometimes this ultrasound is performed at the same time as the screening of the second trimester. #### **screening of the second trimester of pregnancy** During this ultrasound, all parts of the body are examined using anomalous ultrasound. During anomalous ultrasound, the radiologist examines parts such as the heart, liver, kidney, lung, hand, foot and other organs of the fetus. This screening is done in the 18th to 20th weeks of pregnancy and like other ultrasounds of the abdomen, first a gel is placed on the abdomen of the fetus and then it is performed using a special prop for ultrasound stages for the fetus. This type of ultrasound does not require special preparation. **For more information on pregnancy ultrasounds, you can contact Dr. Seif's radiology and ultrasound center. Dr. Saif's ultrasound center contact numbers: 88553310** #### **Third trimester pregnancy screening** This ultrasound, which is generally performed after the 30th week, is performed to check the location of the placenta, amniotic volume, fetal movements, etc. ### **Pregnancy ultrasound cost** The cost of pregnancy ultrasound is determined according to the tariff specified by the health system of the country. ### **Conclusion** Screening during pregnancy can provide accurate information to your doctor at the right time. Ultrasound does not pose any risk to the mother and fetus. It is worth mentioning that in high-risk pregnancies, the number of ultrasounds may be performed before the mentioned cases in order to obtain complete information about the condition of the mother and the fetus.