Ultrasounds done by a health care worker in a doctor’s office or clinic for medical reasons are safe. But if you consider getting an elective keepsake ultrasound, you may want to think again. The FDA considers keepsake imaging an unapproved use of a medical device. It has issued advisories urging women not to seek ultrasounds outside their doctor’s office or a hospital. You should not get a keepsake ultrasound to replace a clinical ultrasound. Only a qualified medical professional should give you an ultrasound. You should not get any ultrasounds other than those from your doctor. Keepsake ultrasounds are not medical tests. The person giving you this type of ultrasound is not qualified to tell you about your baby’s health. Keepsake ultrasounds can’t diagnose any medical condition. They may give you a false sense of security. Or they may cause anxiety if the person doing the test suggests there’s a problem when there isn’t.