Pregnancy Ultrasound

Ultrasounds can be an exciting part of pregnancy. They are quick and painless and help you see the development of your baby. Let the team at Banner Health help with any ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy.

What Is a Pregnancy Ultrasound?

Like any other ultrasound, a pregnancy ultrasound uses sound waves and not radiation. A pregnancy ultrasound can help doctors see if other tests need to be prescribed to assess the baby’s health.

When Is an Ultrasound for Pregnancy Used?

A pregnancy ultrasound is used to see how your baby is progressing and growing throughout the pregnancy. Some expecting mothers have an ultrasound during their first and second trimester.

Types of Pregnancy Ultrasounds

While a pregnancy ultrasound is used to check in on the baby’s health, there are several types of ultrasounds, such as:

• 3D baby ultrasound:This type of ultrasound can produce a 3D image of your baby, showing his or her features and more defined imagery.
• Transabdominal ultrasound:This is the most common type of ultrasound during a pregnancy. This type of ultrasound is done on the outside of your abdomen with a thin layer of gel to help the transducer slide across the body. This ultrasound produces better images if you have a full bladder so consider drinking water before your appointment.
• Transvaginal ultrasound:This type of ultrasound is done inside the body through the vagina. This type of ultrasound requires an empty bladder to produce clear images. Although not painful, with a transvaginal ultrasound you may feel pressure.

如何为怀孕做准备超声波

Depending on the type of ultrasound you have, your doctor may ask you to drink water before the ultrasound. Consider wearing loose clothing if you’re unsure about which type of ultrasound you will be having.

What to Expect from an Ultrasound for Pregnancy

This type of ultrasound is typically performed by your doctor at a Banner Health hospital or clinic but can also be performed at many Banner Imaging locations.

在手术过程中，您将躺在后面，冷凝胶将应用于下腹部。这将在寻找婴儿时帮助传感器在腹部轻松滑动，从不同的角度看婴儿。然后，您的医生或技术人员将拍摄您的宝宝的拍照，称为声像仪。

怀孕超声波检测到什么？

The main reason for an ultrasound during pregnancy is to see how the baby is progressing and if it is healthy. Additionally, an ultrasound can detect:

• Gender:A baby’s gender can be detected in an ultrasound during the 18 to 22-week mark in the pregnancy.
• Ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy):A general ultrasound can identify if your pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy. This means that the gestational sac is forming in the fallopian tube.

Associated Risks

Ultrasounds have no known associated risks because they use sound waves and not radiation.

主頁(欢迎您)横幅健康的专家在这里有助于您的怀孕。如果您对超声波有任何疑问，请与您的医生交谈。