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Types of Ultrasounds for Pregnancy

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Stephanie Dube Dwilson

Understand the different types of ultrasounds used during pregnancy, including standard, transvaginal, fetal echocardiography and 3-D ultrasounds. Learn about their purposes and when they are typically performed.