The second trimester ultrasound is commonly performed between 18 and 22 weeks gestation. Historically the second trimester ultrasound was often the only routine scan offered in a pregnancy and so was expected to provide information about gestational age (correcting menstrual dates if necessary), fetal number and type of multiple pregnancy, placental position and pathology,…Read More
Early Pregnancy Ultrasound (6-8 Weeks) Your first ultrasound, also known as a baby sonogram, might take place when you're six to eight weeks pregnant. But not every woman will get this scan; some doctors only conduct it for certain high-risk pregnancy conditions like bleeding, abdominal pain, and history. During a pregnancy ultrasound, your doctor or a skilled technician…Read More
ultracare4dbaby.com What are 2D, 3D, and 4D ultrasounds? Ultrasound is a way to look inside the body with high-frequency sound waves. It works just like the sonar on boats, which use sound waves to locate things underwater. The ultrasound machines used for medical imaging use waves between 2 to 20 megahertz – that's about 100 times higher than the top of the range we're …Read More
What Is Included? Between 18 and 22 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby will be large enough for your medical provider to see details of their organs and limbs from head to toe through an anatomy scan. If you're having multiples, each fetus will receive their own scan. Sometimes, follow up ultrasounds for growth and reevaluation will be suggested based on the findings of …Read More
What's the Difference Between 2D, 3D, and 4D Scans? While a 2D ultrasound provides a grainy, flat image of your little one, 3D ultrasounds will show more detail. During the 3D ultrasound, multiple 2D images are taken from different angles, and these are rendered together to create a three-dimensional image of your baby. This scan can provide a clear image of the fetus, inc…Read More
When is the Best Time to Get a 3D Ultrasound? Pregnant women can get a 3D ultrasound anytime, either in addition to or instead of a traditional, two-dimensional ultrasound. Medical professionals may prefer conducting them between approximately 24 and 34 weeks. During this time, the baby will be developed enough to view him properly. There’s also less risk that fluid …Read More
When Is The Best Time To Schedule A 3D/4D Ultrasound? At Ultracare Diagnostic Imaging we recommend that patients schedule their 3D/4D ultrasound between 26-28 weeks of their pregnancy. The baby is developed at 16 weeks, but they are very small and not a lot of detail can be seen with the 3D ultrasound. Later on in the pregnancy, about 26-27 weeks, the baby “fattens up”…Read More
How the Test is Performed Ultrasound is a painless method that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. The test is often done in the ultrasound or radiology department. It also can be done in a clinic. The test is done in this way: You lie down with your neck on a pillow or other soft support. Your neck is stretched slightly. The ultrasound technician…Read More
What is an Ultrasound of the Thyroid? Ultrasound is safe and painless. It produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound imaging is also called ultrasound scanning or sonography. It uses a small probe called a transducer and gel placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves travel from the probe through the gel into the body. The probe…Read More
