Ultrasounds
Ultrasound is a non-invasive painless technique for the mother and foetus and is considered to be risk-free. It uses ultrasonic waves (ultrasounds); consequently, no X ray and no other type of radiation are emitted by this examination.
The ultrasound examination can be performed by using a probe on the abdomen or a probe that is introduced into the vagina (endovaginal ultrasonography).
The examinations provided by Gyn-Echo and by the Centre de gynecologie et matemite of LaSalle are performed for medical and diagnostic purposes by an obstetrician-gynecologist or a technologist. To that effect, we require a prescription from your treating physician.
The gynecologic ultrasound
Gynecological ultrasound makes it possible to examine the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. More speifically, it allows:
- To detect malformations of the urterus
- To detect fibroids, uterine or endocevical polyps
- To detect lesion on the ovaries
- To evaluate th pelvic organs when there is pain ou abnormal bleeding
- To study abnormalities in the endometrium
- To ensure the proper positionong of a IUD
- To perform count of follicles during an infertility assessment
- Etc
The obstetrical ultrasound
The basic obstetric examination is done by using traditional ultrasounds to acquire fetal measurements and to detect the present of possible fetal malformation.
3D/4D imaging will allow you to appreciate the details of your baby's anatomy that you have been carrying for several weeks and observe his/her movements en 3 dimension and in real time. As the baby grows and takees up more space, both in your body ans in your mind, les yourself be charmed by the shape their face, the movements of their body, ans if the conditions are favorable, you may even have the chance to see their smile and swallow amniotic fuild and more.
The ultrasound examination including real-time 3D and 4D imaging will be carried out in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere so that you can live a pleasant and unique experience. In the case of obstetric ultrasounds of the second or third trimester, images and a video of your baby will be send to you by text message or email. You will then be able to relive and share those moments.
Obstetrical ultrasound of the second timester- morphology
It is carried out between 20 and 23 weeks. The morphologivcal ulrasound at this stage of pregnancy, aloows you to see your fetus, examine its internal organs (head, chest, abdomen, spine, limbs), and check the location of the placenta. If desired and if yous baby's position allows it, you my be able to visualize and know your baby's sex.
Obstetrical ultrasound of the third timester- growth
With the third ultrasound, information on your baby's growth, position and well-being is obtained by performing a feta biophysical profile. Your baby's body and respiraory movements, tone, aminiotic fluid, as wll as the placenta are examoned. An estimated of the baby's weight also made available.
It also it possible to diagnose malformations. This ulstrasound is usually performed between 28th and 34th week of pregnancy. Your treating doctor may prescribe it outside these dates when deemed necessary..