(January 2011) Arue is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Arue is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands.
When Is an Ultrasound Performed During Pregnancy? An ultrasound is generally performed for all pregnant women around 20 weeks into her pregnancy. During this ultrasound, the doctor will confirm that the placenta is healthy and that your baby is growing properly in the uterus.
First trimester ultrasound examination is done to evaluate the presence, size, number and location of the pregnancy. Ultrasound can also be used for first-trimester sonographic genetic screening, as well as screening for any abnormalities of your uterus or cervix. If your health care provider suspects a multiple pregnancy, an ultrasound might be done to confirm the number of babies. 2  Evaluate your baby's growth. 3  Your health care provider can use ultrasound to determine whether your baby is growing at a normal rate.