Medical ultrasounds are typically taken to diagnose pregnancy problems or pregnancy birth defects. Pregnancy medical ultrasounds may include: • Detecting pregnancy-related issues such as pregnancy bleeding, pregnancy cramping, or decreased fetal movement • Determining the location of a pregnancy if a baby is breach • Detecting fetal anomalies such as heart defects, cleft lips and palates, skeletal problems, brain abnormalities, or urinary tract problems. • Detecting and other pregnancy-related issues.