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First Pregnancy Ultrasound

Guide for patients about the first pregnancy ultrasound, gestational age, LMP, transvaginal or abdominal route, preparation, limitations, and warning signs.

What is it for?

The first pregnancy ultrasound is usually requested to confirm initial information and reduce uncertainties. It does not exist to answer everything about the baby's formation; this depends on the pregnancy phase and the type of exam.

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How to prepare

• Obstetric ultrasound preparation
• Gestational and EDD calculator
• Obstetric ultrasound by phases

• Obstetric ultrasound preparation
• Gestational and EDD calculator
• Obstetric ultrasound by phases

When not to wait

Some symptoms require fast medical evaluation. The ultrasound can be part of the investigation, but it should not delay care when there are warning signs.

Frequently asked questions

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Sources and related pages

• First trimester morphology
• Second trimester morphology
• Doppler in pregnancy
• Technical page for physicians: obstetric ultrasound in the report
• Patient area
• Physician area
• Ultrasound sources
• Editorial policy
• Official contact

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