Is Prenatal Ultrasound Really Safe?
by Jeanice Barcelo Since the 1970s, pregnant women have been repeatedly told that ultrasound is “just sound waves” and, therefore, “perfectly safe” for use during pregnancy. Expectant mothers have been encouraged (and even pressured) by their care providers to undergo multiple ultrasound scans during pregnancy, as well as Doppler fetal heart monitoring, which is also…