Ultrasound scans are a way of assessing the wellbeing of the baby. Although most babies are normal, all women - whatever their age - have a small chance of delivering a baby with a physical and/or mental handicap. Ultrasound scans can help pick up some of these problems antenatally. Some physical abnormalities (such as Spina Bifida) may be picked up by scan at 22 weeks. In addition ultrasound may sometimes show features in a baby, which do not necessarily cause problems themselves, but may be linked to an underlying cause (such as Down’s syndrome). [ Home ] [ Search ] [ Table of Contents ] [ Scan Enquiries ] 4D Scans are really 3D Scans taken over time. When the 3D Scans are viewed together rapidly in real-time, they create dramatic life-like views of your baby moving inside you Measurement of the fetal head, abdomen and thigh bone are undertaken to monitor your baby's growth and estimate the fetal weight.4D Scans are really 3D Scans taken over time. When the 3D Scans are viewed together rapidly in real-time, they create dramatic life-like moving video views of your baby inside you. - You Can save this clip to your compter - Just right click Ultrasound scans during pregnancy measuring nuchal translucency also spelled nucal translucency, are a way of assessing the well-being of the baby. Although most babies are normal, all women - whatever their age - have a small chance of delivering a baby with a physical and/or mental handicap.

Gynaecological Scan

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The female pelvis can be examined using a trans-vaginal approach. This gives the best picture of the uterus, ovaries and pelvis. The ultrasound transducer is similar in size and shape to a tampon: it is disinfected before use, covered with a protective sheath and lubricated. Approximately 2 inches is gently inserted into the vagina in the same way as a tampon, (if you prefer you can insert it yourself).

Assessment of the uterus,
ovaries and pelvis.

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 Click Photo to Expand - Ultrasound scans of the uterus, ovaries and pelvis. The female pelvis can be examined using a trans-vaginal approach. This gives the best picture of the uterus, ovaries and pelvis.

 

Please arrive with an empty bladder. There is no problem if you have a period and are bleeding on the day of the scan, it can still be performed. Throughout the examination you are covered up and the door is locked.

If for a particular reason you are unable to have a trans-vaginal scan, an abdominal scan can be performed. If this is the case you must drink 1˝ pints of water by 1 hour before your appointment time, because a very full bladder is essential to demonstrate the uterus and ovaries clearly when the ultrasound transducer is passed over the lower abdomen.

 
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