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Doctor-reviewed women's health guidance from Dr. Kusum Lata Bhardwaj, created to help you understand symptoms, treatment options, and the right time to consult.

May 24, 2026

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Dr. Kusum Lata Bhardwaj

MBBS, MD OBG, Ex-AIIMS New Delhi

Pregnancy Ultrasound and Baby Monitoring

Pregnancy ultrasound helps monitor baby growth, heartbeat, development, and maternal health during each stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy Ultrasound and Baby Monitoring

Ultrasound scans are important for tracking fetal development and identifying possible pregnancy concerns early.

Doctors may recommend different ultrasound scans during different pregnancy stages.

Ultrasound Benefits

Why pregnancy ultrasounds are important

Ultrasound helps doctors monitor pregnancy safely and effectively.

Check baby heartbeat

Monitor fetal growth

Estimate due date

Detect pregnancy complications

Assess placenta position

Monitor amniotic fluid

Ultrasound Types

Common pregnancy scans

Different scans are performed during different pregnancy stages.

Dating scan

Confirms pregnancy age and estimated delivery date.

Anomaly scan

Checks fetal anatomy and baby development.

Growth scan

Monitors baby growth during later pregnancy stages.

Pregnancy Timeline

Important pregnancy scan schedule

Routine scans help monitor baby development throughout pregnancy.

6-8 Weeks

Early pregnancy scan

Confirms pregnancy and fetal heartbeat.

11-14 Weeks

NT scan

Screens for selected fetal abnormalities.

18-22 Weeks

Detailed anomaly scan

Checks fetal anatomy and development.

28+ Weeks

Growth monitoring scan

Tracks fetal growth and wellbeing.

Dr. Kusum Lata Bhardwaj

Written and reviewed by

Dr. Kusum Lata Bhardwaj

MD (Obs & Gyn), Laparoscopic Surgeon

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