Prenatal Ultrasound Center - Federal Way, WA
Federal Way 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 Federal Way * Virginia Mason Federal Way  Michael S Davidov MD  Barbara Levy MD  St Francis Women's Health Care  St Francis Women's Health Care  Sanders S Blakeney MD  GYFT Clinic PLLC  Michael B Smith MD  Estelle Yamaki MD  Valley Women's Health Care  Auburn Multicare Clinic  Valley Women's Health Care  Valley Women's Health Care  Baghdadi & Jung MDs  Baghdadi & Jung MDs  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Good Samaritan Womens Center  Puyallup Valley Womens Clinic Inc  Good Samaritan Womens Center  St Joseph Medical Clinic  Good Samaritan Womens Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Tacoma Women's Specialists  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Tacoma Women's Specialists  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Hay San Meas MD  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  MultiCare Ob/Gyn & Assoc  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Group Health Tacoma Medical Center  Dedicated Womens Health Specialists  Dedicated Womens Health Specialists  Loren Finley MD  J Michaelson MD  GYFT Clinic PLLC  Community Health Center  Northwest Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Three Tree Women's Clinic  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Highline Women's Health Ctr  Highline Woman's Clinic  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Womens Health Specialists  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Valley Women's Clinic PLLC  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Associated Valley Ob/Gyn  Pearl Place Womens Care  University Place Medical Clinic  Covington Primary Care  Edward Williams MD  Sea Mar Community Health Center  Youl Choi MD  Lakewood Clinic  Donald H Song MD  Fairwood Primary Care  Covington Multicare Clinic OB/GYN  Kent & Covington Multicare Facility  Covington Multicare Clinic OB/GYN  Storks PLLC  Patty J Kulpa MD  VA Puget Sound Health Care System  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Madison Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Women's Clinic  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Pacific Gynecology Specialists  Northwest Women's Health Care  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Pacific Medical Centers  Seattle OB/GYN Group  The Polyclinic Obstetrics & Gynecology  Seattle OB/GYN Group  Swedish Medical Center Ob/Gyn  Pacific Northwest Fertility Federal Way, WashingtonUpcoming 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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