FYI - Ultrasound
Ultrasound or sonography is a technique by which sound waves are bounced into your body, and their reflections captured by a machine, which transform them into an image, that we can read. An ultrasound or sonogram does not involve radiation and we do not use dyes that need to be injected or swallowed. The sound waves are produced and received by a small ėtransducerî that resembles a soap bar connected by a cable to the machine. You will be lying on your back on a regular examination bed. The probe may be placed inside the vagina or on your abdomen. In the latter case, your abdomen will be covered with a water-soluble gel because sound waves travel through liquid
You may be asked to have a full bladder for your scan because this will cause the uterus to be pushed upwards out of the pelvis.
Ultrasounds may be performed for diagnostic reasons on gynecological patients. During pregnancy ultrasounds are done at various times and may be recorded on videotape as a memento of your pregnancy. Ultrasounds are used to identify any anatomic or developmental abnormalities; to check for the size of the baby; to confirm the baby's position near birth; to locate the placenta; to detect the number of babies present; and to assess how well the baby is doing. Ultrasound is NOT IONIZING RADIATION and has no risk to Mom or baby.
Our office staff will make appointments for your ultrasound at checkout or you may call the office to make a convenient appointment. All ultrasounds must be ordered by the professional staff before an appointment can be made.