Doctor warns against 'keepsake' ultrasounds
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Expectant parents should avoid the use of ultrasounds for nonmedical reasons, according to maternal-fetal medicine experts. “Ultrasound is a valuable tool when done for medical purposes by trained professionals,” said one physician. “But this technology should not be used for entertainment purposes to see an image of a baby or to identify gender."