Pregnancy Ultrasound

Pregnancy Ultrasound is a prenatal test which pictures the fetus developing inside the uterus. This pregnancy scan uses the sound waves to generate the picture of the baby inside the womb. Ultrasound is statutory for the expecting mothers as it is the only diagnostic modality to measure the development of the fetus. During the first pregnancy ultrasound, the feasibility of fetus is determined by the gestational age and fetal heart rate. Ultrasound is also used to determine the anticipated date of delivery. Most of the women get their first pregnancy ultrasound in the second trimester which is after 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy but it is recommended to have this pregnancy scan for around 3 times during the nine months of pregnancy.

While the expecting mother is into the second trimester, at the 18th or 20th week of pregnancy a circumstantial and extensive ultrasound is conducted that is the Level II Scan which proffers comprehensive information in regards with the congenital abnormalities that may exist in Fetus. It is not possible for every radiologist to conduct the pregnancy scan in a prominent and notable manner and this is where Dr. Anmol Sethi who is one of the most renowned and eminent radiologists comes to the picture.

The pregnancy sonography is carried out for following reasons:

-Establish the propinquity of the fetus.

-Diagnose the age of the pregnancy.

-Monitoring of the muscle tone, heartbeat, body movements and complete development of the baby.

-Determine the birth defects like heart defects or spina bifida.

-Supports other prenatal tests including chorionic villus sampling.

-Detects pregnancy disorders or complications like molar pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, and miscarriage.

-Ascertain the amount of amniotic liquid in the womb.

-Determine the chances of numerous pregnancies.

-Scrutinize the shortening or opening of the cervix.

The Ultrasound during pregnancy is usually referred to this kind. The expecting mother is asked to lay on her on the examination table and her belly is covered with gel. This gel supports the sound waves to travel easily, in order to get a better picture of the baby.

This ultrasound is conducted through the vaginal opening. The expecting mother lies on her back on the examination table with her feet in stirrups. Then a thin transducer is inserted into the vagina to study the condition of the birth canal.

In some special cases, the mother may go through the following ultrasound practices to acquire more information about the condition of baby:

This kind of Ultrasound is meant to review the blood flow in the baby in case it is detected that fetus is not growing normally. A transducer is used by the provider to listen to the heartbeats of the baby and also to measure the amount of blood flowing through the umbilical cord. This ultrasound is also suggested in case the patient is having Rh Disease.

The Ultrasound is used to take numerous pictures at a time. It creates a 3D image which is clear like a photograph. The ultrasound is used to ensure that the organs of the baby are developing at a normal pace. Also, it is used check upon the problems in the uterus.

The Ultrasound is like the 3D ultrasound but additionally, it shows the movement of the baby in form of a video.

In case of most of the women, the Ultrasound detects the normal growth of the baby. If the results are normal the mother should make sure that they attend all prenatal check-up to keep a strict watch on the development of baby inside.

But in certain cases, a pregnancy ultrasound may detect that the baby requires special care. In such cases, treatments are suggested by the doctor to ensure normal birth and delivery of the child.

But whatever are the results it is always suggested to consult the doctor about the best ways to take care of the baby inside the womb.

Pregnancy Sonography Services :

• Early Morphology Scan (First Trimester Ultrasound / Level 1 Scan )

• Pregnancy Scan (Early Pregnancy  Scan / TVS Scan)

•  NT Scan (Nuchal Translucency Scan)

• Anomaly Scan (Level 2 Scan for Fetal Anomalies / Second Trimester Ultrasound)

• Genetic Sonogram (Genetic Scan)

• Growth Scan (Fetal Growth Scan)

• Obstetric Fetal Doppler Studies (Pregnancy Color Doppler)

• Level 3 Scan (third-trimester Ultrasound)

• Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI Scan)

• Presentation Scan

• Placenta Localization Scan

• Fetal Echo

• Fetal Cardiac Screening

• Viability Scan

• Dating Scan

• Scan for Cervical Length

• Twin Pregnancy Scans

• 3D/4D Pregnancy Scan

• Retained Products of Conception (RPOC Scan)

• Ectopic Pregnanc