Overview:

Sonography is a diagnostic medical procedure that creates dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound). This kind of procedure is frequently referred to as an ultrasound exam or sonogram. Ultrasound is the second-most popular diagnostic imaging method after X-rays.

Why is Sonography used?

There are numerous uses for sonography. Without making a skin incision, the abdomen can be examined using this imaging method. A test for abdominal ultrasound can identify:

  • Kidney stone
  • Gallstone
  • Liver disease
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Enlarged organ

Sonography is frequently used to assess the fetus's growth. Additionally, it can narrow down the fetus's location, age, and number as well as any potential birth defects.

Process

The process will be finished in under 30 minutes. The procedure will take place in a hospital, imaging facility, or obstetric office. Normally, blood tests and sonography are required. The sonography test will be performed immediately and without delay in an emergency.

Cost:

It is critical to have a budget in place for these facilities as well. We strive to provide the best facilities at the lowest possible cost at Embrion IVF. We charge 3,500 INR for standard 3D and 4D sonography.

Myths

  1. Too many ultrasounds might harm the baby:

    2. There isn't sufficient concrete evidence to say whether having too many ultrasounds puts your unborn child at risk for physical harm. The majority of medical professionals believe that ultrasounds are extremely safe for a foetus for this very reason. If your doctor advises you to have more ultrasounds than the majority of pregnant women do, there may be a medical reason for this. However, the vast majority of medical professionals advise only using ultrasound when absolutely necessary.

  2. Ultrasounds use radiation:

    3. Not at all true. With the help of high-frequency sound waves that bounce off objects, ultrasounds can create an image of the body's internal organs, in this case the baby and the mother's uterus. On the other hand, X-rays make use of radiation.

  3. Ultrasounds aren’t invasive

    4. Transabdominal ultrasounds are performed entirely external to the body. A gel is applied to your abdomen in this case, and the doctor uses a probe to create the images by drawing it along your abdomen. Although it is a non-invasive technique, ultrasound is used in other ways as well. Your doctor may occasionally advise a trans-vaginal ultrasound, an invasive procedure that requires equipment to enter your body. In general, it is used to get a clearer view of the pelvic region, to watch the foetal heartbeat in the first trimester, or to see the uterine wall lining.

  4. 3D Ultrasound is more accurate than 2D Ultrasound

    5. That is untrue. While 3D ultrasounds offer greater depth and detail in their imaging compared to 2D ultrasounds, this does not imply that they are more accurate. During a pregnancy, ultrasounds are used to measure a variety of things, and doctors may use them for a variety of reasons. For instance, a 2D ultrasound can more precisely detect amniotic fluid and some birth defects than others. Contrarily, a 3D ultrasound provides a more enhanced image and is more effective at detecting physical birth defects like cleft lips, malformed limbs, and spinal cord issues. As a result, both are crucial during pregnancy.

FAQS:

A scan helps to: Evaluate the unborn child's growth, Check to see if the mother is carrying more than one child, Find the baby's heartbeat during pregnancy, Measure the infant's size and more.

Sonography is generally safe to use during pregnancy. The transducer pressure, however, can be a little uncomfortable or painful if someone has had any prior lower abdominal problems or injuries.

A full bladder is a necessity to do sonography during pregnancy. Only when your bladder is completely full can you get a clear picture of the foetus. Therefore, it's crucial to drink at least 10 to 14 glasses of water one hour prior to the ultrasound appointment time.

The photos that are taken during an ultrasound can be used to see the baby. The spine, skull, and heart of the unborn child are able to be seen and measured thanks to foetal ultrasonography. Either the vagina or the lower abdomen can be used for ultrasound. It is known as transvaginal sonography and transabdominal sonography respectively. An easy approach to evaluate the unborn child's growth is by foetal ultrasonography.