Ultrasound Unwrapped: A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Image Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781638219330)

Your obstetric ultrasound...one of the most anxiously awaited events in your pregnancy between the positive test and delivery! The shifting clouds of gray on the monitor leave expectant parents baffled and filled with a desire to understand more-what is seen, what it means, and is it normal? And parents-to-be worry about enough without compounding the confusion with misinformation.

Ultrasound Unwrapped: A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Image Guide by certified sonographer Sandra M. Minck, RDMS dispels the myths and walks you through an ultrasound image journey of a twin pregnancy and a never-before published exploration into gender development. You will learn:

• Ultrasound's role in your pregnancy, safety, and misconceptions
• Baby's weekly First Trimester transformation
• Weekly pregnancy changes we expect to see and which are most important
• When and what to expect from your own First Trimester sonogram
• How to differentiate gender in the Second and Third Trimesters

The gallery of more than 150 images will entertain and enlighten your way to a better understanding of ultrasound imaging, and most importantly, how ultrasound is utilized as a vehicle to a healthier mom and baby. Ultrasound Unwrapped will be a favorite addition to your treasure trove of parenting and pregnancy guides.