Our limited obstetrical ultrasounds are performed to confirm a viable intrauterine pregnancy and to confirm gestational age. Our findings enable the radiologist to make a diagnosis from our images. It is important to provide the radiologist the highest quality images possible.

This requires proficient scanning techniques, an understanding of anatomical relationships, the ability to recognize the difference between true structures and artifacts, and the ability to use critical thinking skills when unexpected findings are encountered.
 

Gestational Sac

If a gestational sac is seen but a yolk sac and fetal pole is not visualized, a gestational sac measurement is taken.
 

Second and Third Trimester

The early second trimester protocol is done to answer the same diagnostic questions as a first trimester study. Late second and trimester ultrasounds are generally done to determine gestational age.
 

Multiple Gestation Pregnancy

Each baby is measured separately in a multiple gestation pregnancy and each fetal heart beat is recorded.
 

Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening. If the patient has a positive pregnancy test and an intrauterine pregnancy is not visualized, further investigation is required.