It is interesting to note that State Sen. Jeff Wentworth labeled a sonogram as “more intrusion in women’s private lives.” A woman who sees her dentist is shown an X-ray of a cavity or cracked tooth and an explanation is provided as to treatment options. A woman with a broken bone or tumor is also shown an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or CAT scan with treatment options discussed.
A sonogram is a diagnostic tool. It is not invasive or uncomfortable like dental X-rays nor does it expose the patient to radiation. A woman should have the legal right to see a sonogram of the unborn baby and hear the accompanying heartbeat so she can make an informed decision before she undergoes a surgical procedure.
Cindy Rector
Mountain City
