Prenatal Ultrasound Center - Dundalk, MD
Dundalk Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Prenatal UltrasoundType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Dundalk * Womens Care OB/GYN  Womens Care OB/GYN  Womens Care OB/GYN  Kirpal K Singh MD  Teresa Hoffman MD & Associates  Teresa Hoffman MD & Associates  Teresa Hoffman MD & Associates  Teresa Hoffman MD & Associates  Teresa Hoffman MD & Associates  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center  Antonio M Bertumen MD  Johns Hopkins Community Canton Crossing  Johns Hopkins Community Canton Crossing  Baltimore Medical System  Baltimore Medical System  Baltimore Medical System  Advanced Laser Surgical Center  Ernesto Rivera MD  Baltimore Medical System  White Square Obstetrics & Gynecology  Franklin Square Infertility & Gynecology  Mid Atlantic Incontinence Center Mid Atlantic Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery  White Square Obstetrics & Gynecology  White Square Obstetrics & Gynecology  White Square Obstetrics & Gynecology  Johns Hopkins Hospital Gynecologic Oncology  Harold E Fox MD  Johns Hopkins Hospital Gynecologic Oncology  Maternal Fetal Medicine  Maternal Fetal Medicine  Johns Hopkins Hospital Ob/Gyn  Robert H Solof Jr. MD  East Baltimore Medical Center  East Baltimore Medical Center  East Baltimore Medical Center  James Thompson MD  James Thompson MD  Derek J Lindsey MD  Harbor Womens Care  Harbor Womens Care  Harbor Hospital Fetal Assessment Center  Harbor City Ob/Gyn  Harbor Womens Care  Harbor Womens Care  Harbor Womens Care  Harbor Womens Care  Taro J Adachi MD  Family Health Centers of Baltimore  Lavern D Jones MD  Family Health Centers of Baltimore  Family Health Centers of Baltimore  Womens Health Associates  Michael J Richman MD  Family Health Centers of Baltimore  City Plaza Medical Center  Maria Y Que MD  Maria Y Que MD  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  University of Maryland Women's Health  Maryland General Hospital Ob/Gyn  Maryland General Hospital Ob/Gyn  Dr Kulkarni  Narong Ruchira MD  Maryland General Hospital Ob/Gyn  I James Park MD  Yao-King Hsu MD  Lee Medical Group  Adelmo Marana MD  Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Ob/Gyn  Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Ob/Gyn  Song Chung MD  Bharathi Gowda MD  Vijaya L Nimmagadda MD  GBMC Urogynecology Practice  GBMC Urogynecology Practice  Drs Alidio & Sison-Alidio  Harvey P Brilliant MD  Annapolis Ob/Gyn  Annapolis Ob/Gyn  Annapolis Ob/Gyn  Annapolis Ob/Gyn  Annapolis Ob/Gyn  Joanne Bader MD  Womens Care OB/GYN  Womens Health Associates  Susie N Chung MD  Michael O Magan MD  Meera Rawtani MD Dundalk, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Prenatal UltrasoundRead the Prenatal Ultrasound article » Introduction to Prenatal UltrasoundA prenatal ultrasound test uses high-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, that are transmitted through the abdomen via a device called a transducer to look at the inside of the abdomen. With prenatal ultrasound, the echoes are recorded and transformed into video or photographic images of your baby. The ultrasound can be used during pregnancy to show images of the baby, amniotic sac, placenta, and ovaries. Major anatomical abnormalities or birth defects can show up on an ultrasound. Most prenatal ultrasound procedures are performed topically, or on the surface of the skin, using a gel as a conductive medium to aid in the quality of the image. However, a transvaginal ultrasound is an alternative procedure performed using a tubular probe that is inserted into the vaginal canal. This method of ultrasound produces an image quality that is greatly enhanced, but it is not a common prenatal procedure. However, it may be used early in pregnancy to get a clearer view of the uterus or ovaries if a problem is suspected. It may also be used early in pregnancy to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy (gestational age). Is Prenatal Ultrasound Safe?Studies have shown ultrasound is not hazardous. There are no harmful side effects to you or your baby. In addition, ultrasound does not use radiation, as X-ray tests do. When Is an Ultrasound Performed During Pregnancy?An ultrasound is generally performed for all pregnant women around 20 weeks gestation. During this ultrasound, the doctor will confirm that the placenta is healthy and attached normally and that your baby is growing properly in the uterus. The baby's heartbeat and movement of its body, arms and legs can also be seen on the ultrasound. If you wish to know the gender of your baby, it can usually be determined by 20 weeks. Be sure to tell the health care provid... Recommended Reading Related to Prenatal UltrasoundPregnancy Planning Facts
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