Table 3.
Benefits and concerns of US Scan; women interviewed before US scan
| Mothers’ views of benefits and concerns before US scan | Number of women n = 34 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits of USS | ||
| Reassurance | Knowledge of health of baby | 30 (88) |
| Seeing | 22 (64) | |
| Confirmation of pregnancy | 4 (12) | |
| Confirmation of gestational age | 13 (38) | |
| Information | Number of babies | 6 (18) |
| Sex determination | 1 (3) | |
| Concerns of USS | ||
| Harming the baby | The machine uses rays which could affect the baby | 5 (15) |
| Harming the mother | The machine used during the procedure could hurt the mother | 5 (15) |
| Uncertainty of outcome | Not being sure of state and condition of the baby and not knowing real reason for being asked to undergo US scan | 3 (9) |