What is an ultrasound?

Ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a technique that uses sound waves. Sound waves are sent into the uterus via a probe; these sound waves reflect off structures/tissues in the abdomen, creating an image. The sound waves are inaudible and harmless during pregnancy.

There are several reasons to have a fun ultrasound early in pregnancy:

whether the pregnancy/fetus is located in the uterus
whether there is a heartbeat in the fetus
whether it concerns a single or multiple pregnancy
the duration of a pregnancy/fetal measurement

Later in the pregnancy, an ultrasound can provide an image of:

the growth of the child
the amount of amniotic fluid
the location of the placenta
the position of the child
the development of the organs in the child

Below is an overview of the ultrasound services at our practice: