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Ultrasounds - What is an Ultrasound An ultrasound (sometimes called a sonogram) is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create images of internal organs. During your pregnancy, the ultrasound technician will use ultrasound technology to see your baby and gather valuable information about his health. During the exam, the sonographer transmits high frequency sound waves through your uterus that bounce off your baby...
Ultrasounds - Early Ultrasound Some practitioners routinely recommend an ultrasound at about 7 to 11 weeks, but others will only do one if they have reason to suspect any of the following: If you have vaginal bleeding early in your pregnancy, your practitioner may be concerned about miscarriage and want to schedule an ultrasound to check on your baby. The baby's heartbeat should be clearly visible by 6 and 1/2 weeks of pregnancy (assuming a 28-day menstrual cycle)...
Ultrasounds - First Trimester - Nuchal Translucency Screening Nuchal translucency screening is available to women between 10-6/7 and 13-6/7 weeks of pregnancy and is performed by a Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF)-certified sonographer. Prenatal genetic counseling services are also provided in conjunction with nuchal translucency screening, if requested. This is a noninvasive screening technique where a measurement of the nuchal translucency is obtained to assess the risk of a fetal...
Ultrasounds - Second Trimester Ultrasound During a typical ultrasound done between 16 and 20 weeks, your practitioner will: Check your baby's heartbeat( To make sure it's normal, your practitioner will measure the number of beats per minute.), Measure your baby's size ( Your practitioner may measure your baby from crown to rump, across the skull, along the thighbone, and around the abdomen in an attempt to make sure he's about the size he should be for his age. If she has...
Ultrasounds - Third Trimester Ultrasound Most commonly, your practitioner would order a third-trimester ultrasound to: Determine the cause of vaginal bleeding ( If you're bleeding during the second half of your pregnancy, it may be due to problems with the placenta. An ultrasound can help your practitioner figure out what's going on. ), Check on the baby's growth ( Later in pregnancy (around 34 weeks), if there's any concern that your baby is not growing properly, your ...
Amniocentesis Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that allows you and your practitioner to gather information about your baby's chromosomes (genetics), from a sample of your amniotic fluid. The test removes a small amount of fluid from the sac around the baby to look for birth defects, lung maturity and chromosome problems. The test is most commonly done when a woman is between 15 and 18 weeks pregnant to determine. Fetal echocardiograms are ...
Ultrasounds - Biophysical Profile Mothers and babies who need special medical care and extra attention will need a biophysical profile. This test is to check for the well-being of your baby. Some common reasons for a biophysical profile:
- any maternal medical problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure
- small baby or baby not growing properly
- past your due date...
Fetal Echocardiography Fetal echocardiography is a specialized ultrasound study that focuses on the fetal heart. This detailed ultrasound examination looks at the fetal cardiac structures, blood flow through the fetal heart, and fetal cardiac rhythm. Fetal echocardiograms are noninvasive and are performed by qualified, registered sonographers and interpreted by a Perinatologist. Indications for fetal echocardiography include, but are not limited to: ...
Genetic Counseling Genetic counseling is a service to help individuals and families translate scientific knowledge into practical information. A genetic counselor works with a person or family that may be at risk for an inherited disease or abnormal pregnancy outcome, discussing their chances of having children who are affected.Genetic counseling is the process of:
- evaluating family history and medical records
- ordering genetic tests...
Nutritional Counseling Nutrition counseling includes:
1.Nutrition assessment to determine recommended daily calories, carbohydrate, protein and fat.
2. Discussion on healthy nutrient rich foods to choose during pregnancy, and foods to avoid during pregnancy.
3. Individual meal plans for specific medical conditions such as gestional diabetes...
Perinatal Consultation A perinatologist (otherwise referred to as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist) is an obstetrician/gynecologist with specialized training in high-risk pregnancies. A perinatologist is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology in both OBGYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and possess the knowledge and expertise to effectively care for your individual condition. Perinatal consultation is helpful whenever a pregnancy...