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First Trimester Intrauterine Pregnancy

Dr. Oron Frenkel, MD

Always first Identify the bladder by aiming into pelvis from just above pubic symphysis. Then identify the uterus directly adjacent to bladder. An intrauterine fetal pole can be reliably identified if heart movements are identified or a definitive yolk sac is seen within the uterus.