This article discusses what to expect during a seven-week ultrasound during pregnancy.
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Can You See Anything at a Seven-Week Ultrasound?
An ultrasound is usually donetransvaginallyduring early pregnancy, providing the closest, most precise picture of the embryo.
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This means the wand-like tool used to perform the ultrasound is inserted into the vagina and placed near theuterus.
A healthcare provider will discuss this with you.
Miscarriage Signs
“Miscarriage” is another term for “pregnancy loss.”
When to Have a Seven-Week Ultrasound
Not everyone needs to have an ultrasound at seven weeks pregnant.
It allows healthcare providers to look at the number of gestational sacs and fetal heartbeats to make this assessment.
A seven-week ultrasound may be beneficial for identifying this.
Identical twinsare created when one egg is fertilized before splitting into two.
Typically, you might expect a first ultrasound at 12 or 18 weeks in a normally progressing pregnancy.
Summary
A seven-week ultrasound is sometimes ordered to help confirm a pregnancy.
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