OBSTETRICAL
Can ultrasound hurt the baby?
No. Ultrasound is a safe way to look at the baby at all stages of pregnancy.
Can the baby hear the ultrasound?
No. Ultrasound is not audible to our ears.
How accurate is ultrasound in determining gender?
Ultrasound is very accurate at determining gender. Studies have shown that the gender can […]

You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for your ultrasound exam. Other preparation depends on the type of examination you will have.
The following tests do not require any preparation:

Breast
Kidneys
Scrotal
Thyroid
Vascular

The following tests require preparation:
Instructions for Patients:
Pelvic

Finish drinking one quart (32 ounces) of liquids (water, soda, juice, coffee, […]

Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging
An abdominal ultrasound image is a useful way of examining internal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder. Because US images are captured in real time, they can show movement of internal tissues and organs and enable physicians to see blood flow. This can help to diagnose a variety […]

Ultrasound (US) imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images of internal organs by sending high-frequency sound waves into the body. The reflected sound waves’ echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No ionizing radiation (x-ray) is involved in ultrasound imaging.
Ultrasound scanners consist of a console […]