In Office 4D Sonography

In Office Sonography

Our office is equipped with the latest ultrasound techniques. This allows the patient to receive a high quality exam from one of our registered sonographers and to have the results interpreted by the physician during the same office visit. We provide a TV monitor for the patient to view the sonogram during the exam. This procedure requires the sonographer to place gel on your lower abdomen if pregnant and move a transducer across to produce ultrasound images. A sonogram takes about 15-30 minutes and requires the patient to have a full bladder. Most gynelogical ultrasounds are done vaginally.

We also use pelvic sonograms to determine the cause(s) of problems such as pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and irregular bleeding.

During pregnancy, we will use sonograms to look at the growth and development of your baby. An early sonogram in the first trimester confirms the accuracy of your baby's due date. At around 18- 20 weeks of gestation, we provide a detailed evaluation of the baby's anatomy and can determine the gender of your little one! Additional sonograms may be necessary in high risk patients. A third ultrasound is usually done at 32 weeks to evaluate fetal growth.

Southern Women's Health also offers 4D Sonogram.

This is strictly optional and for your enjoyment. 4D Sonograpy allows us to capture images of developing babies (with more detail). The 4D Sonogram captures a more realistic image of the physical characteristics and appearance of the developing infant. The optimal time is between 28-32 weeks of your pregnancy. 4D Sonograms are offered at special appointment times, and are not in conjunction with your routine obstetric office visit. The cost for the sonogram is $200; with this you receive five or more black and white images and a recorded DVD disc of your sonogram. If you have email, we are able to email images that are taken during the sonogram. In many cases the images are incredible in their detail; however the quality of the sonogram is dependent on the position, movement of the baby, and size of the mother. Due to the time requirement of these sonograms, no refund is offered.

4D Sonography

Southern Women's Health is proud to offer the newest state of the art imaging for our patients. 4D sonography allows us to capture images of developing babies (with more detail). The following information may help to answer some of the questions you may have about a 4D sonogram.

• The 4D sonogram is not an x-ray. It uses the same sound wave technology that has always been used to obtain images.
• This sonogram is not intended to replace the 2D sonogram which is performed between 18 and 20 weeks. The sonogram done at that time is to assess fetal growth and development.
• The 4D sonogram captures a more realistic image of the physical characteristics and appearance of the developing infant. The optimal time is between 27 and 32 weeks of your pregnancy.

4D sonograms are offered at special appointment times, and not in conjunction with your routine office visit. This will ensure that we have adequate time to obtain optimal visualization of your baby for portraits. During this visit, you will be able to observe as your baby moves and poses on a TV monitor. You will be able to view your baby with new clarity.

4DwithhandThe 4D ultrasound includes five or more 2 ½ X 3 ½ black and white images on thermal paper and digital color prints of your baby. It also includes a recorded DVD (DVD +RW) disc of your 4D ultrasound. If you have email we are also able to email images that are taken during your 4D ultrasound.

This sonogram is optional, and strictly for your enjoyment. The cost for the 4D sonogram is not covered by insurance; therefore it will not be billed to your insurance company. The price is $200.00 and is payable the day of your visit. In many cases the images are incredible in their detail; however the quality of the sonogram is dependent on the position, movement of the baby, and size of the mother. Due to the time requirement of these sonograms, no refund is offered.