Understanding your baby's growth Every pregnancy is different and every baby grows in their own way. This short animation introduces two new tools that can help women and healthcare professionals understand how a baby is growing during pregnancy. Using information that is already collected during early pregnancy appointment, the tools estimate a baby’s expected birthweight and indicate whether there may be a higher chance of the baby being smaller than expected. These tools have been developed a

Indication of ultrasound in pregnancy Ultrasound is a commonly used diagnostic imaging technique during pregnancy. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the developing fetus and the mother's reproductive organs. Ultrasound has several indications in pregnancy, including: Confirming pregnancy: Ultrasound is often performed early in pregnancy to confirm the presence of a viable pregnancy, determine the gestational age, and assess the number of fetuses. Monitoring fetal g