What do the results mean?If your pregnancy ultrasound results were normal, it doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a healthy baby. No test can do that. But normal results may mean:Your baby is growing at a normal rate.You have the right amount of amniotic fluid.No birth defects were found, though not all birth defects will show up on an ultrasound.If your pregnancy ultrasound results were not normal, it may mean:The baby is not growing at a normal rate.You have too much or too little amniotic fluid.The baby is growing outside the uterus. This is called an ectopic pregnancy. A baby can’t survive an ectopic pregnancy, and the condition can be life threatening for the mother.There is a problem with the baby’s position in the uterus. This could make delivery more difficult.Your baby has a birth defect.If your pregnancy ultrasound results were not normal, it doesn’t always mean your baby has a serious health problem. Your provider may suggest more tests to help confirm a diagnosis.If you had diagnostic ultrasound, the meaning of your results will depend on which part of the body was being looked at.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
