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Ultrasounds are common for most people during pregnancy, but they can be expensive. Here's what you need to know about ultrasound costs, insurance coverage, and affordable options.

An Embroidered Ultrasound Helped This Blind Dad-to-Be to 'See' His Baby on the Way

Dad-to-be Nathan Edge is completely blind and couldn't see his pregnant girlfriend's 12-week sonogram—so she surprised him with an embroidered version he could feel.

Quickening in Pregnancy: Feeling the First Fetal Kicks

Many moms-to-be wonder when they’ll feel fetal movements for the first time. Here’s your guide to understanding “quickening” during pregnancy.

Everything You Need to Know About First Trimester Prenatal Tests

From blood draws to urine tests to ultrasounds, early prenatal testing is often overwhelming for parents-to-be. Read up on the options before your next appointment.

NIPT: A Crash Course in Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

Here's what you need to know about the noninvasive prenatal genetic screening test that has doctors, researchers, and parents excited.

This Mom Embroiders the Most Precious Keepsakes From Ultrasound Pictures

And just in time for Mother's Day.

Ultrasounds

Pregnancy Ultrasounds Week by Week

As it turns out, most women only need a couple of ultrasounds during pregnancy. Read on to learn more about these important prenatal scans.

First Trimester Ultrasound Pictures

Do you know what to expect at your first trimester ultrasound? We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb during the first few weeks of life.

Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures

Third Trimester Ultrasound Pictures

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What Is a 3D Ultrasound?

Pregnancy Trimester Guides

What to Expect in the First Trimester

For most women, the initial weeks of pregnancy are the most consuming because everything is new, exciting, and a bit overwhelming. Consider this your manual for understanding the first trimester.