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Slide show: Fetal ultrasound

By Mayo Clinic staff

 

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Image of a pregnant woman having an ultrasound exam

An early glimpse of your developing baby

An ultrasound can give you an early glimpse of your developing baby. But this exam isn't done primarily for parental thrills. It allows your health care provider to evaluate your baby's growth and development and determine how your pregnancy is progressing.

Wonder what to expect? Here's a sneak peek at real ultrasound images.

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PR00139

Oct. 11, 2007

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