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Benefits of USS
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Reassurance
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Knowledge of health of baby
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30 (88)
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Seeing
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22 (64)
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Confirmation of pregnancy
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4 (12)
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Confirmation of gestational age
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13 (38)
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Information
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Number of babies
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6 (18)
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Sex determination
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1 (3)
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Concerns of USS
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Harming the baby
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The machine uses rays which could affect the baby
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5 (15)
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Harming the mother
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The machine used during the procedure could hurt the mother
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5 (15)
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Uncertainty of outcome
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Not being sure of state and condition of the baby and not knowing real reason for being asked to undergo US scan
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3 (9)
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