Sonogram
Performance
Transvaginal
Only done in certain circustances
Transabdominal
3D Ultrasound
Specialized sonographic evaluation
receive more information on a suspected abnormality
Doppler ultrasound
Baby’s blood flow
fetal echocardiology
displays the fetus’ heart
Process
Discussion
Sex of the baby
Abnormalities
Baby's growth track
1. Ultrasound transmission gel is placed onto the abdomen
2.transducer moves amongst the abdomen
Displayed onto monitor the whole time
How does the transducer work?
Computer interprets sound waves into images
Sound waves recoil off the body
Sound waves are detected
Benefits
Determines gestational age
Detects abnormalities
Relieves the mother
Obstetricians
Qualifications
Doctorates
Training
Perform and interpret sonograms