Obstetrical Ultrasound 2nd Trimester 3D/4D Ultrasound Seattle

The prime time to evaluate fetal anatomy is between 18-22 weeks. In some instances your physician may feel important to perform an ultrasound prior or after this time-frame. Depending of the gestational age of the baby a second trimester scan can provide a wealth of information for your physician in regards to the health and well-being of your pregnancy. We use the 3D/4D ultrasound technology to enhance the quality of the imaging and help identify abnormalities in the fetal development.

Sometimes it may be difficult to obtain all of the necessary anatomy pictures needed to complete this ultrasound. If that occurs, you may be asked to walk around in order to allow the baby to reposition. If this is unsuccessful, you may have to be rescheduled for a repeat scan.

  Our Complete Anatomical Survey typically include:

• Evaluation of the Fetal Abdominal organs                 

• Evaluation of the Fetal Spine
• Evaluation of Umbilical Cord
• Evaluation of the Fetal Heart/Heart Rate
• Evaluation of the limbs
• Evaluation of the placenta
• Evaluation of the Head/Brain anatomy
• Measurements of the Fetal Head,Abd Circumference,Long Bones
• Fetal Profile and nasal bone
• Evaluation of the upper lip and palate
• Fetal Presentation
• Attachment site of the placenta
• Assessment of amniotic fluid volume
• Umbilical cord insertion site
• Gender Determination (upon request)

                             2d Ultrasound Picture 2nd trimester

                                      3D Ultrasound Picture 2nd trimester