article_snippet: But new advice from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists rules against the growing trend when there is no medical reason for doing an early-stage scan.
article_snippet: Although there is no evidence of harm, the ‘precautionary principle’ should apply, the foetus says.
article_snippet: Dr Christoph Lees, Reader in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine at Imperial College London and lead author of the paper said A new scientific review looked specifically at the first 10 weeks in the womb.
article_snippet: Dr Christoph Lees, Reader in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine at Imperial College London and lead author of the paper said:
article_snippet: The review was produced by the Scientific Advisory Committee at the RCOG to provide doctors with up-to-date information about the issue.
article_snippet: We are adopting a precautionary approach and are highlighting the small but possible risks to women so that women can make informed choices.
highlights_snippet: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists rules against trend .
  
highlights_snippet: Advice says early-stage scans should not be done without medical reason .
  