Prenatal Ultrasounds

A first trimester obstetric ultrasound may be ordered for:

• Establishing Due Date
• First Trimester Genetic Screening
• Unexplained Bleeding or Pelvic Pain

This in-office ultrasound is routinely done on all OB patients for detailed evaluation of fetal anatomy and measurements, amniotic fluid volume, placental location and cervical length. Patients will be given pictures of their baby at the end of this exam by email or text message.

Patients with a complex history or who are 35 years or greater at the time of delivery are referred to Maternal Fetal Medicine for this assessment. It is referred to as a “Level II” ultrasound, and will be discussed by your provider.

Please drink one 8 ounce glass of water before the exam.

2-D Ultrasound is the standard imaging technique used at all levels of ultrasound diagnosis.  A flat black and white image demonstrates an outline as well as the anatomy of your baby.

Optional:

• 3-D Ultrasound is a still ultrasound picture with the addition of  the third dimension, real time movement.  You will see the outline or contour of your baby, unlike the internal organs seen in a 2D image.
•  4-D Ultrasound is a moving 3-D image, essentially, your baby in real time.