A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that is commonly used for the assessment of growth and development of your baby inside the uterus.
What Is Pregnancy Ultrasound?
A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that is commonly used for the assessment of growth and development of your baby inside the uterus. A pregnancy ultrasound is also known by various other names such as Obstetric ultrasound, Obstetrical sonography, antenatal scan, antenatal ultrasound, prenatal ultrasound, fetal monitoring ultrasound, pregnancy sonogram etc.
Obstetric sonography utilizes high frequency sound waves and a computer to produce images of the developing fetus along with maternal internal reproductive organs. Ultrasound in pregnancy is a fast, non-invasive and painless imaging modality and is considered safe in pregnancy as it doesn’t utilize ionizing radiations or contrast agents which are usually used in the other imaging scans such as X-rays or CT (Computed tomography) scans.
If Obstetrical color Doppler ultrasound is performed then the real time color-coded details of blood flow such as speed and direction of blood flow in maternal as well as fetal vessels can also be evaluated.
Ultrasound in pregnancy can be performed via two routes and are named accordingly as:
- Transabdominal ultrasound
- Transvaginal ultrasound.
What Are the Uses of Ultrasound Scan in Pregnancy?
Your Obstetrician may order a prenatal ultrasound scan for monitoring of fetal well-being as well as for screening, identification, diagnosis and management of various fetal anomalies or pregnancy related conditions. Various indications of ultrasound in pregnancy are as following:
USG indications in 1st trimester of pregnancy:
- To confirm pregnancy
- To check fetal heart rate
- To evaluate gestational age of baby
- To evaluate expected date of delivery (EDD)
- Anatomical examination of uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries
- To check for abnormal implantation such as ectopic pregnancy
- Multiple pregnancy such as twins, triplets etc.
- To know the type of gestation, chorionicity and amnionicity
- To screen for fetal abnormalities
- To identify causes of abnormal bleeding in initial pregnancy
- Abortions
- Follow-up after miscarriage or MTP (Medical termination of pregnancy).
USG indications in 2nd trimester and 3rd Trimester of pregnancy
- To monitor proper growth and development of fetus
- Localization of placenta such as high lying placenta, low lying placenta.
- To check amniotic fluid volume
- To confirm fetal presentation like cephalic, breech or face presentation.
- To diagnose placental abnormalities such as Placenta previa, Abruptio placenta etc.
- To check for any congenital malformations
- To screen for chromosomal anomalies such as Down syndrome
- IUGR (Intrauterine growth retardation)
- Fetal Hypoxia
- Fetal distress
- To evaluate the length of cervix
- To screen for pregnancy associated tumours
- In case of intrauterine death
- To guide procedures such as amniocentesis or Chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
How Do I Prepare for Ultrasound Pregnancy Test?
Follow these simple steps if you are going for pregnancy sonography:
- Take an appointment- Fix an appointment in a diagnostic center having the facility of Obstetric ultrasound scan.
- Clothing- Dress yourself in loose and comfortable outfits so that your body parts which need to be scanned can be easily assessed.
- Food and medications- You can take your usual food and supplements unless otherwise specified by your healthcare professional. Fasting is not required in obstetrics USG.
- You need to drink plenty of water to make your bladder full just before the scan begins.
- Smoking/Tobacco- Avoid smoking or tobacco chewing before the test as nicotine in these substances may case vasoconstriction which may alter the test results.
- Reports- Carry your relevant medical and lab reports while going for USG scan. These may aid in better evaluation of your condition.
- Hygiene- Maintain hygiene and do not apply oils or creams over the area which need to be evaluated.
- Take a company- Get accompanied by a family member or a friend to have emotional and physical support.
What Is the Procedure of USG Test for Pregnancy?
The procedure for pregnancy ultrasound may involve the following steps:
- Before the scan begins you need to remove ornaments and clothes from the body to expose the Abdomino-pelvic region which is being examined.
- You will be then asked to lie on the examination table.
- Your Radiologist/Obstetrician will then apply gel/lubricant over the Abdomino-pelvic area for the smooth gliding of probe over it. However, the transducer is kept inside your vagina in case of TVS scan.
- Then a transducer/probe will be moved over the skin which sends high frequency sound waves to the body parts. These sound waves are reflected back and are recorded by the ultrasound machine and converted into images or graphs. These images will be interpreted by your sonographer to assess your condition.
- At the end of scan, tissue paper will be provided to clean the gel/lubricant from the body surface.
- You will be allowed to leave once the scan is over.
What Happens After Sonography Test for Pregnancy?
- Pregnancy Ultrasound/USG test usually takes about 15-30 minutes. However, it may lasts longer in case of multifetal pregnancy or if there is any associated co-morbid conditions.
- You will be allowed to leave soon after the scan.
- After the procedure got over, your Sonographer will analyze the result and make a report of your existing conditions.
- You will get the reports on the same day.
- These reports will be evaluated by your Obstetrician:
- To check normal fetal growth and development
- To rule out any pregnancy related complications
- To identify any abnormality and make a proper management plan for your current pregnancy.
- Ultrasonography is a safe procedure with no risks/side effects.
Pregnancy Ultrasound/Sonography Price in Delhi?
Pregnancy Ultrasound Cost generally varies with city and location. Various diagnostic and imaging centers in the same city charges differently according to the quality of machines they provide and the offers currently availing in them. USG scan charges also vary with the body part which need to be examined and the type of USG scan.
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Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now offering 50% discount on all types of Pregnancy ultrasound/Sonography tests including TVS ultrasound, Obstetrical ultrasound etc.
Charges of various types of Ultrasonography scan used in pregnancy, in Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) Delhi are as following:
Ultrasound Biophysical Profile
Level 2 Ultrasound In Pregnancy
Ultrasound Whole Abdomen With TVS
Whole Abdomen Ultrasound - Female
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Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center is now considered one of the most popular and affordable Diagnostic centers in Delhi. We provide high standard quality services to our patients. Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning.
We are also having the facility of different types of Pregnancy ultrasound scans including:
- Obstetrical Ultrasound
- TVS ultrasound
- Obstetrical Color Doppler ultrasound
- Level-2 ultrasound in pregnancy
- Fetal wellbeing ultrasound
- Ultrasound NT NB scan
- Ultrasound biophysical profile
- Ultrasound scan for Twins etc.
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Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic Center and Imaging Center for Pelvic Ultrasound in Pregnancy?
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Currently, we are offering 50% discount on all types of ultrasound tests.
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We also offer facilities of online reporting, free home sample collection and free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR. We are also empanelled with various departments and organizations. So you can get the services at panel rate too.
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