SONOGRAM AND ULTRASOUND

THE FIRST VIEW OF YOUR BABY.

Between  weeks fifteen and twenty-two of pregnancy your doctor will likely order an "ultrasound exam." while many tests during pregnancy are greeted with fear of the unknown, most women eagerly anticipate the ultrasound because it gives them the very first glimpse of their new baby.here, we've answered some of your common questions about ultrasound and sonogram.

What is the difference between an ultrasound and a sonogram?

 The procedure where sound waves are bounced off an object is referred to as ultrasound. the picture resulting from the translated sound waves is called a sonogram. Many women use the terms interchangeably and technically they're correct. they mean the same thing because you use the ultrasound to create the sonogram. 

How does ultrasound work?

The principles is simple sound waves, much like those by sonar on a ship, are sent into the body from a wand called a "transducer," where they bounce off structures and "echo" back to the transducer. 

The information is then translated into a real-time image on a TV monitor.

What is ultrasound used for?

Doctors and midwives use ultrasound technology to:

• Confirm a  normal uterine pregnancy.
• Assess fetal age.
• Assess fetal heart activity
• Assess fetal movement
• Determine the presence of multiple pregnancies
• Verify the position of the fetus and placenta
• Identify the presence of some genetic abnormalities
• Identify abnormalities of the placenta, uterus, and other pelvic structures.

`Is it safe?

Ultrasound is a complete safe, noninvasive exam that does nor require any preparation. Sound waves are used and there is no danger associated with this test. many women receive multiple ultrasound sessions over the course of a pregnancy with complete safety.

I have seen sonograms where you can almost recognize the baby, while others offer only a sketchy outline.Are there different types of ultrasound exams?

The standard sonogram with its "sketchy" image is called a 2D sonogram and until recently was the industry standard. After the mid- 1970's, when ultrasound became widely accepted as a valuable diagnostic exam, additional advances in technology lead to better image quality. The current standards are 3D and 4D ultrasound.

A 3D ultrasound system is capable of determining the volume of an  object and displaying the volume of an object and displaying it back as a three-dimensional image in great detail. 

Under the right circumstances with 3D sonogram images, you can almost recognize the baby.