• This means we have no large, population-based studies examining the effects of ultrasound at the much higher intensities commonly used today . (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Potential teratogenic effects of ultrasound on corticogenesis: implications for autism. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • During normal pregnancy, increases in whole-body temperature of up to 4.5 degrees F (2.5 C) are presumed to be safe, and research suggests that elevations of tissue temperature up to 1.8 - 2.7 degrees F (1.0 to 1.5 C) caused by ultrasound are also safe. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • A recent study suggests that heating in late-pregnancy fetal tissues exposed to normal pulsed and continuous Doppler ultrasound may be higher than what is regarded as safe: 2.5 to 10.4 degrees F (1.4 - 5.8 C) respectively. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Though both animal and human studies have shown that temperature elevations can cause abnormal development and birth defects, so far human studies have not shown a direct causal relationship between diagnostic ultrasound exposure during pregnancy and adverse effects to the developing baby. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Ultrasound is used at a variety of different points in pregnancy to detect a variety of different things. (faqs.org)
  • The disabilities which ultrasound can detect are those which show up in the picture of the fetus, for example, anencephaly (by the twelfth week of pregnancy), spina bifida (by the twentieth week), disorders of the skeleton, central nervous system, heart, kidneys, or urinary tract. (faqs.org)
  • Late in pregnancy ultrasound is used to determine fetal well being, the amount of amniotic fluid, the position of the fetus, and to get an estimate of the size of the fetus. (faqs.org)
  • Prenatal visits may be scheduled more frequently if risk of a poor pregnancy outcome is high or less frequently if risk is very low. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 1. Allow ultrasound technicians to "date" your pregnancy, see if you have twins, check the growth of your baby. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Chickenpox exposure in pregnancy can pose risks to both the mother and fetus, including fetal varicella syndrome. (passmed.uk)
  • Because of concerns regarding impaired neurodevelopment, as well as maternal and foetal exposure to the adverse effects of smoking, women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy should be encouraged to discontinue marijuana use. (birthsafe.com)
  • According to the Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS), during the early months of pregnancy cocaine exposure may increase the risk of miscarriage. (birthsafe.com)
  • A high-definition level II ultrasound performed in the second trimester of pregnancy will most likely confirm the gastroschisis diagnosis and assess the impact on the baby's intestine. (fetalcaredallas.com)
  • Most congenital heart defects are found during a pregnancy ultrasound. (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
  • The good news is that it can be managed either medically or surgically, but the challenge is making the right diagnosis in early pregnancy before the fallopian tube ruptures. (motherhoodcommunity.com)
  • In the last article in this series on natural childbirth, I reviewed evidence suggesting that routine prenatal ultrasound does not improve birth outcomes for mothers or babies, and that organizations like the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists recommend ultrasound scans only for specific reasons. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • In this article I'm going to review evidence on the safety of routine ultrasound and Doppler scanning, and make recommendations based on that research. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • The American College of OBGYN states that routine ultrasound is not cost effective and does not influence neonatal outcome. (faqs.org)
  • Once pregnant, women require routine prenatal care to help safeguard their health and the health of the fetus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The initial routine prenatal visit should occur between 6 and 8 weeks gestation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Prenatal Genetic Testing of Parents Genetic testing is part of routine prenatal care and is ideally done before conception. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many cases are detected through routine prenatal screening. (medscape.com)
  • The risk of inducing thermal effects is greater in the second and third trimesters, when fetal bone is intercepted by the ultrasound beam and significant temperature increase can occur in the fetal brain. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Ultrasound is routinely used to follow fetal growth in multiple gestations as well as fetuses who are small for gestational age. (faqs.org)
  • Fetal exposure time, gestation length, and labor length also demonstrated predictive power, albeit significantly lower. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • In utero exposure to thalidomide, valproic acid, and maternal infections are examples of some of the teratogenic agents which increase the risk of developing autism and define a time window of vulnerability. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Therefore, ultrasound is recommended only for indicated reasons such as bleeding, inaccurate dates, large or small for dates, family history or past history of structural birth defects that can be diagnosed by ultrasound, elevated AFP, abnormal triple screen, and for guidance at the time of amniocentesis. (faqs.org)
  • Placental Disease can be diagnosed through technologies such as, Prenatal ultrasound evaluation and invasive foetal testing. (wikipedia.org)
  • ADHD diagnosis and history of perinatal Pitocin exposure distinguished groups for comparison. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Conclusion: The findings warrant further investigation into the potential link between perinatal Pitocin exposure and subsequent ADHD diagnosis. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Ultrasound is high frequency sound waves which are used to visualize the fetus in utero. (faqs.org)
  • Note on language: When I first posted the questions for the prenatal testing FAQs, I used the term "birth defects" (except for question 7 of the Prenatal Testing Overview FAQ). (faqs.org)
  • From [email protected] (Robert Brenner MD): Ultrasound can detect numerous structural defects. (faqs.org)
  • While the effect of this force is not fully understood, research suggests that it may change cell permeability and have adverse effects on both early and late prenatal and postnatal development. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Multiple ultrasounds will move cells in the brain around and also affect future generations of your family. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Blumenfeld Z, Makler A, Gershon H, Brandes JM: An improved sperm immobilization test based on multiple exposure photography technique. (sapub.org)
  • Exposing a patient to multiple additional studies prolongs surgical delay, increases exposure to radiation, prolongs and exacerbates underlying anxiety, and increases the likelihood of additional incidentalomas. (blogspot.com)
  • One study found brain hemorrhages in mouse pups exposed in womb to pulsed ultrasound at doses similar to those used on human babies. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Another study found exposing adult mice to dosages typical of obstetric ultrasound caused a 22 percent reduction in rate of cell division and a doubling of the rate of apoptosis of cells in small intestine. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • Other research has found that ultrasound induces bleeding in the lung among other mammals, including newborns and young animals. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • A list of acknowledgements can be found in the Prenatal Tests: Overview FAQ. (faqs.org)
  • Details on all of these uses can be found in _Prenatal Tests_ by Robin Blatt. (faqs.org)
  • [email protected] Summary: The FAQ discusses the ultrasound, a prenatal test which is used for a wide variety of purposes. (faqs.org)
  • The following factors can be linked with reducing the likelihood of developing placental disease: Use of aspirin, can reduce the risks associated with preeclampsia Low calcium intake can reduce the risk of preeclampsia Reducing oxidative stress present within the body Intake of prenatal multivitamins Treatment of placental disease would require a premature birth, in order to avoid a still birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • In children with congenital heart disease and/or chronic lung disease entering their second respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, 200 mg nirsevimab had a similar safety profile to that of palivizumab and resulted in nirsevimab serum exposures associated with efficacy in healthy infants, supporting efficacy in this population at risk of severe RSV disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ultrasound enhances the genesis and differentiation of progenitor cells by activating the nitric oxide (NO) pathway and related neurotrophins. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Heating is also dependent upon exposure time, the intensity of the machine, and whether the transducer is held stationary or moved frequently. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
  • An additional stressor to genetically susceptible individuals during this time window of vulnerability may be prenatal ultrasound. (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions Ultrasound ===================================================================== Collection maintained by: Lynn Gazis-Sax ([email protected]) To contribute to this collection, please send e-mail to the address given above, and ask me to add your comments to the FAQ file on AFP Screen and the Triple Screen. (faqs.org)
  • Also, exposure to sudden trauma can increase the risk of placental abruption which coincides with placental disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • India) are considering outlawing informing the parents of the sex of the child based on ultrasound, because of the tendency for female children to be aborted. (faqs.org)
  • Results: Results revealed a strong predictive relationship between perinatal Pitocin exposure and subsequent childhood ADHD onset (occurring in 67.1% of perinatal Pitocin cases vs. 35.6% in nonexposure cases, χ(2) = 16.99, p (wisewomanwayofbirth.com)
  • Ultrasound does *not* detect the severity of spina bifida, only whether it is present. (faqs.org)