Ultrasound Sonography – high frequency sound waves are directed into the pregnant woman’s abdomen ▪ No risk to the woman or fetus ▪ Detect abnormalities, no. of fetuses, and sex
Fetal MRI – uses powerful magnet and radio images to generate detailed images of the body’s organs and structures
Chorionic Villus Sampling – small sample of placenta is removed ▪ Small risk of limbdeformity
Amniocentesis – sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn and tested for chromosomal and metabolicdisorders
Maternal Blood Screening – identifies pregnancies that have an elevated risk for birthdefects
