Obstetrician / Gynecologist Ultrasound

Obstetric ultrasound (OB ultrasound) refers to the specialized use of sound waves to visualize and thus determine the condition of a pregnant woman and her embryo or fetus. Obstetric ultrasound should be performed only when clinically indicated. Some indications may be:

• To establish the presence of a living embryo/fetus
• To estimate the age of the pregnancy
• To diagnose congenital abnormalities
• To evaluate the position of the fetus
• To evaluate the position of the placenta
• To determine if there are multiple pregnancies

You will be asked to lie on your back or side. You will also be asked to expose your lower abdominal area. The obstetric ultrasound examination takes about 30-45 minutes.

This is a painless procedure. There may be varying degrees of discomfort from pressure as the sonographer guides the transducer over your abdomen, especially if you are required to have a full bladder. At times the sonographer may have to press more firmly to get closer to the embryo or fetus to better visualize the structure. This discomfort is temporary. Also, you may dislike the feeling of the water-soluble gel applied to your abdomen. With transvaginal scanning, there may be minimal discomfort as the transducer is moved in the vagina.

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