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I'm 38 weeks pregnant. i had a thorough ultrasound at 20 weeks and at every obgyn appoint i've had a quick scan for a minute or so. would this pick up any potential problems?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

The ultra sound: The ultra sound in today's medicine is very sensitive to potential issues why is the ob doing an ultra sound at your visits? Talk to your doctor and ask him to go through all he sees. This will give you comfort and you can then enjoy your pregnancy

Answered 8/5/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 38 weeks pregnant. i had a thorough ultrasound at 20 weeks and at every obgyn appoint i've had a quick scan for a minute or so. would this pick up any potential problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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