Table 3 Benefits and concerns of US Scan; women interviewed before US scan
Mothers’ views of benefits and concerns before US scan | Number of women n = 34 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Benefits of USS | ||
Reassurance | Knowledge of health of baby | 30 (88) |
Seeing | 22 (64) | |
Confirmation of pregnancy | 4 (12) | |
Confirmation of gestational age | 13 (38) | |
Information | Number of babies | 6 (18) |
Sex determination | 1 (3) | |
Concerns of USS | ||
Harming the baby | The machine uses rays which could affect the baby | 5 (15) |
Harming the mother | The machine used during the procedure could hurt the mother | 5 (15) |
Uncertainty of outcome | Not being sure of state and condition of the baby and not knowing real reason for being asked to undergo US scan | 3 (9) |