Ultrasounds
Advanced ultrasound services provide detailed visualization of the reproductive organs, aiding in diagnosis, monitoring pregnancies, and evaluating gynecological conditions.
Overview
Legacy OB/GYN provides state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging services using sound waves to create real-time internal body images. The procedure is non-invasive, safe, and applies to pregnancy monitoring and pelvic health assessment.
What to Expect
- Preparation: Follow bladder instructions (full or empty, depending on ultrasound type)
- Positioning: Lie on examination table; clear gel applied to imaging area
- Transducer Placement: Technician moves handheld device over target area
- Image Interpretation: Real-time analysis and measurements captured
- Results: Providers typically review ultrasound results with you immediately or during follow-up
- Patients often receive printed or digital keepsake images
Procedures Offered
Dating Scan (7-9 weeks)
Confirms heartbeat and estimates due date
Nuchal Translucency (11-13 weeks)
Evaluates chromosomal risk
Anatomy Scan (18-22 weeks)
Detailed organ and structural assessment
Third-Trimester Growth Scan (28+ weeks)
Monitors fetal growth and well-being
2D Ultrasound
Standard black-and-white diagnostic imaging
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I prepare for my ultrasound?
Preparation varies by ultrasound type; specific instructions will be provided at scheduling
Will I receive keepsake images?
Patients often receive printed or digital keepsake images
When will I get my results?
Immediate review post-scan or during follow-up; results shared via secure patient portal
Conditions We Treat
- Pregnancy monitoring and fetal development
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine polyps
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Pelvic pain
- Abnormal bleeding
- Fertility issues
Key Benefits
- Non-invasive with no radiation exposure
- Produces live images enabling real-time observation
- Safe during pregnancy with no documented harmful effects
- Physician-ordered diagnostic ultrasounds typically covered by insurance