Prenatal Ultrasounds. Are they really safe?

[yulia]

When I was pregnant with my second child, my husband and I finally did some research on the subject, so I ended up canceling my 20weeks u/s and telling my ob that I wouldn't have any more ultrasounds and doplers without true medical necessity.
Once again, I wish I knew when I was pregnant with my son

http://www.vaclib.org/basic/ultrasound.htm
http://www.mothering.com/articles/pr...und-risks.html
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1670
http://www.alternamoms.com/ultrasound.html
http://www.drgreene.com/21_839.html
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/preScreen.html
https://www.asrt.org/content/News/In...ows062408.aspx
http://appneurology.com/showArticle....leId=196800710

[meow_173]

Instead of posing a bunch of links, why not add in your opinon?

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by meow_173

Instead of posing a bunch of links, why not add in your opinon?

*runs out of the forum screaming*

[yulia]

Originally Posted by Lissa

Oh for God's sake. This is getting really old.

There is no harm in getting an ultrasound. Now multiple ultrasounds, maybe.

Unfortunately, many women do not realize that they ARE getting multiple ultrasounds even with a textbook pregnancy.

Doppler, used during every prenatal appointment is an u/s technology as well, and even stronger then u/s itself, so few seconds of doppler can be easily counted as few minutes of u/s.
EFM (electronic fetal monitoring)—another strong u/s technology—used during labor can be used for as long as labor goes and sometimes it can go for days.

somemore links:
http://www.geocities.com/total_mommy/ultrasound.html
http://www.compleatmother.com/ultrasound_danger.htm
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articl...p?q=ultrasound

[Skyburning]

My baby is fine...

[yulia]

Originally Posted by Skyburning

My baby is fine...

I'm not saying he is not. He most likely is and so are many people whose moms received prenatal X-rays.


All I'm saying is that ultrasounds are considered to be safe WITHOUT any real safety studies confirming it; just the way prenatal X-rays were considered to be safe few decades ago when they were given pregnant american women routinely. We know better now though.

[FooserX]

Dearest Yulia,

Are you even reading these links, or just spamming us with crap because you think it supports your view?

I actually went to some of these links, and do you know what I found?

#1) Almost all of them are using information at LEAST 7 - 10+ years old. Some of it even much older!

#2) A lot of these links state that no adverse effects to ultrasounds has ever been proven. In fact, in the Dr. Greene link, the Dr. clearly says that it's a useful tool, and is NOT harmful many times.

#3) Some of the "studies" that claim negative effects are of animals who received 10 minute ultrasounds 5 days a week..lol...and then 20 minute ultrasounds later on. Poor things!

#4) Hardly any of these links are about current technology.

#5) Some were written by people who weren't even doctors! lol

I could go on, but all of your thoughtless postings really makes me wonder if your just some wacko brainwashed by your wacko husband and your sole mission in life is to preach whatever the hell your cult leaders tell you to. Honestly, are you even reading this stuff? These links do not even provide clear evidence to support your opinion.

If anything, just say "prolonged, excessive use of ultrasounds is possibly harmful." You know...just like prolonged, excessive use of ANYTHING is harmful. DuuuUUuuuur.

[meow_173]

If having multiple ultrasounds were harmful to an unborn baby, wouldn't the doctors know this? furthermore, some women need multiple ultrasounds because they may have a difficult pregnancy etc.

What i don't understand is why start a debate with information that doesn't support any side because you didn't state what side you were on in your first post anyway. So, with that said, instead of posting a million links to no-where, why not state your position on the issue, and then find some relevant information.

[evilbrent]

off the top of my head: do any of the studies hint that the damage caused by US's (if any) is worse than the damage avoided?

[fallon]

I was required to get a few ultra sounds with both my children...it was what was best for all of us. No harm done.