Nine Months : The doppler scan

A Doppler scan is a special type of ultrasound scan used to examine the flow of blood in the baby or the placenta. It can be used to check for a variety of conditions by studying the blood flow.

Although the procedure is safe, it is still not carried out in early pregnancy.

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