This article will discuss the various types of pregnancy ultrasounds and some common questions related to pregnancy ultrasounds.
Ultrasound: A Brief Explanation
A procedure or process that uses high-energy sound waves to look at tissues and organs inside the body. The sound waves make echoes that form the pictures of the tissues and organs on a computer screen ( Sonogram). This procedure doesn’t involve exposure to X-rays. If there is a lot of gas in the abdomen it causes trouble in understanding so, the experienced person performs in a better way.
Different Types of Pregnancy Ultrasounds
Pregnancy ultrasound is used to monitor the growth and development of the fetus. Different types of pregnancy ultrasound include:
Transvaginal ultrasound
This type of ultrasound is used to check for the cervix, ovaries, and uterus and pelvic area of the females. Transvaginal means across or through the vagina to examine the internal structures. To produce a clear image or use it during the early stages of pregnancy.
First-trimester screening
It combines fetal ultrasound and blood tests for the mother. Do the blood check around the 10th week or check the maternal serum screening.
Doppler ultrasound
Is a type of ultrasound imaging test that uses sound waves to show how well the blood is flowing in the blood vessels, which monitors blood flow in the arteries, and veins. It uses sound waves to create 2D images on a computer screen.
3D scan
This scan is done for a special request between the 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy to see the facial features or how the baby looks rather than the insides, and show more of a real-life image of the baby.
Fetal echocardiography
It is a specialized ultrasound test performed during the pregnancy, to evaluate the position, size, structure, function, and rhythm of the unborn baby. The test takes approximately 45 to 120 minutes depending on the complexity of the fetal heart.
The scan for dating
This ultrasound is to monitor the date that the patient delivers. It is only an estimate and can be predicted or taken as useful measurements. It also scans the cardiac activity that is most important and the scan is done usually between 8 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. To check the baby’s growth, estimate the due date and the physical development of the baby.
4D scan
They are similar to 3D scans, but show a moving video instead of still images, they capture highlights or better shadows. It shows the movement like a video of the baby.
Mid-pregnancy scan
Taken between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, this scan will give information about the structural or developmental abnormalities.
Third-trimester scan
A third-trimester ultrasound measures the size of the fetus to ensure the fetus is not too big or too small. A growth scan is to check if the baby is growing normally or to check the placental activity.
Nuchal scan
It is a translucent scan, between 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy and is also called an NT scan, is an important scan.
Ultrasonography ( USG)
To see the height, width, and depth of the fetus and its organs.Transabdominal ultrasound, the most common type used to be performed outside the abdomen. Used in early ages of pregnancy.
Anatomy scan
A 20-week ultrasound, sometimes called an anatomy scan, is a pre-natal ultrasound performed between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. It is the most significant one, done during pregnancy because it can give assurance to the parents that everything should be alright.
Doppler ultrasound
Is a type of ultrasound imaging test that uses sound waves to show how well the blood is flowing in the blood vessels, which monitors blood flow in the arteries, and veins. It uses sound waves to create 2D images on a computer screen.
Obstetrics ultrasounds
This type of ultrasound is used to look for the fetus or embryo within the uterus of the mother and also the uterus and ovaries. Fortunately, pregnancy ultrasounds are very standard and it is a part of pre-natal care.
Transabdominal ultrasound
The most common type, performed outside the abdomen is the whole abdomen, used in early pregnancy. To visualize abdominal anatomical structures internally. It is done with the help of gel, which helps in the transmission of sound waves. These are performed by gastroenterologists or other specialists in internal medicine, radiologists or sonographers are trained for this procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs
What is a Pregnancy Ultrasound?
Pregnancy ultrasound is the technique using sound waves for the detection of pregnancy and the growth or health of the fetus.
What are Various Types of Pregnancy Ultrasounds?
Various types of Pregnancy ultrasounds include Transvaginal ultrasound, First-trimester screening, Doppler ultrasound, Fetal echocardiography etc.
What is the ICD-10 code for Pregnancy Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified pregnancy is Z36.9.
How can Patients download Pregnancy Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Pregnancy test report online.
Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the Pregnancy Tests?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres for Pregnancy Tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
