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Technology Lets Parents 'Hold' Unborn Baby
New technology takes ultrasound imaging to the next level. Image: sxc.hu
Since the 1980's, the use of ultrasound technology has become commonplace in the obstetrician's office. Using sound waves to create an image, the information doesn't just ...
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