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To investigate the increasing role of obstetric ultrasound for clinical management, and the adequacy of resources and training for appropriate use of ultrasound in clinical management.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This cross\u2010sectional study forms part of a multi\u2010national CROss\u2010Country Ultrasound Study (CROCUS) exploring the views of consumers and health professionals from high\u2010, middle\u2010 and low\u2010income countries. Qualitative studies conducted in several countries informed the construction of a quantitative survey. These quantitative surveys were distributed to 16 hospitals across regional and metropolitan Victoria, Australia. Descriptive statistics were analysed from the responses.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>There were 354 questionnaires returned from 106 doctors, 222 midwives, and 26 sonographers. Overall, 72% of respondents held concerns about the potential loss of focus on clinical skills with increasing ultrasound use. Midwives were more concerned about the contribution of ultrasound to medicalisation of pregnancy than were doctors (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Many respondents noted that geographical factors (71%), rather than income levels (53%) influenced access to obstetric ultrasound. Over 90% of doctors and midwives believed additional training for their respective professions in ultrasound would enhance its reach and effectiveness.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our survey findings confirm that clinicians place high levels of trust in the diagnostic findings of obstetric ultrasound antenatal care in Australia. 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