Having said all this, reassuring as it sounds, there is no need for routine ultrasound in pregnancy. I have seen dates moved, clients told they were having a boy when they actually had a girl, clients told they were having one baby and had two or vice versa, clients told to prepare for a fetal anomaly where none existed, etc. The financial burden on clients and insurance plans is not to be overlooked. If a clinic purchases a piece of new technology, they must use it to pay for it. Then there are the necessary updates to the equipment and the purchases of newer, better models.
Care providers begin to rely on the technology instead of their own hearts and hands.
If an ultrasound is recommended, do not feel guilty asking for the indications. And if you feel there is no indication, politely refuse. Watch kids controlling behavior of breath holding. Most children do not get enough water in their diet. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment.