A FDA revised by the Consumer Update on Tuesday said that ultrasounds should be performed for medical reasons only and by licensed staff . While there is no proof that ultrasounds are harmful to the baby , it heats the baby 's tissues slightly and can also cause small bubbles in tissue . Ultrasounds help doctors determine the health , size , and age of the child and can detect birth defects and shouldn't be used for emotional reasons .
A Consumer Update revised by the FDA on Tuesday said that ultrasounds should be performed for medical reasons only and by licensed staff . While there is no proof that ultrasounds are harmful to the baby , it heats the baby 's tissues slightly and can also cause small bubbles in tissue . Ultrasounds help doctors determine the health , size , and age of the child and can detect birth defects and shouldn't be used for emotional reasons .