Patient's question:
When I was two months pregnant, I went to the hospital for a full-body check-up to see how the baby was developing. During the color Doppler ultrasound, I noticed that the doctor was pressing hard on my abdomen. So, I would like to ask if pressing hard during an ultrasound can cause a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
Generally, it does not lead to miscarriage, so there is no need to worry too much. As long as there is no bleeding or abdominal pain, everything is usually fine. It is recommended that you have regular prenatal check-ups. At 11 to 13 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy, you should have early screening for Down syndrome, measuring the NT value. At 16 to 20 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy, you should have mid-term screening for Down syndrome. At 20 to 24 weeks of pregnancy, you should have a comprehensive ultrasound examination for major structural abnormalities. At 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy, you should have screening for gestational diabetes.