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Why would my doctor order an abdominal ultrasound instead of pelvic one if 36 weeks pregnant?
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Better visualization: At 36 weeks pregnant, it is very difficult to see any of the anatomy of the baby or of your uterus through a pelvic ultrasound. The baby and the uterus is predominantly in the abdominal area.
Answered 5/11/2013
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