Women's Views of Ultrasonography in Obstetrics

Although few studies have suggested that ultrasound scans can improve the bonding between mother and fetus, many women described themselves as more concerned or worried after a scan than they were before. It is possible that some women who feel relieved after a scan are relieved of the fears the procedure itself generated, since no significant differences were found in anxiety levels between a post scan and a no‐scan group. Excessive reliance on the technology could reduce the clinical skills of care givers.