Just for clarification. This FDA warning is for the new 4D color ultrasounds. There is no problem with having an ordinary ultrasound and getting a print. The warning is because they are new and basically they don't know if they are as safe as the traditional scan.
Good article at http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-fetalimage,0,5283379.story rgds mike On 2/20/06, leanne wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Source: http://www.medicinenet.com > > Health Tip: Avoid Needless Ultrasounds of Fetus > (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned against > taking a picture of a developing fetus merely as a keepsake. > > These images can show facial features, hair and even the developing baby's > sex. > > But the FDA says while ultrasounds are generally safe, they can affect > developing tissues and may cause a rise in fetal temperature. > > Also, prenatal images being marketed for non-medical reasons are often done > by less-experienced personnel and may expose a fetus to a longer period of > imaging than one performed by a medical technician. > > The FDA recommends that women limit ultrasounds to those done for medical > reasons only. > > -- Deborah DiSesa Hirsch > > > Copyright (c) 2006 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. > > > > > > Leanne Wynne > Midwife in charge of "Women's Business" > Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- My photos online @ http://community.webshots.com/user/mike1962nz My Group online @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSP_for_Photographers New Photo site@ Mike - http://mikelinz.dotphoto.com Lindsay - Http://likeminz.dotphoto.com "Life is a sexually transmitted condition with 100% mortality and birth is as safe as it gets." Unknown -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
