This includes 3D and 4D ultrasound and advanced blood flow evaluation. Our maternal fetal medicine specialists are trained in advanced sonographic techniques to accurately diagnose fetal malformations. Many of these can be detected by specialized ultrasound exams. In fact, many regional hospitals and physicians refer patients to University Hospitals for this service.Ībout 3 to 5 percent of all babies are born with a birth defect.
Hand anomalies: Birth defects of the hands.Intracranial anomalies: Birth defects of the face or head.
Cleft lip/palate: Openings or splits in the upper lip or roof of the mouth.We’ll also look at the diaphragm, urinary tract and bowels in addition to the arms, hands, legs and feet.ģ-D and 4-D ultrasound advanced imaging helps to more accurately diagnose fetal conditions such as: This high level of detailed review of the heart is significantly more advanced than the industry standard of only one view. We’ll take images of the spine and chest, including six views of the heart. Then, we’ll look at the baby, including cord insertion, the different organ systems and spacing between and size of the eyes. Next, we’ll look at the placental location, how the baby is growing and developing, and fluid volume. Starting with maternal structures, we’ll look at the mother’s ovaries, cervix and uterus. We’ll be looking for many different conditions during a prenatal ultrasound. What We’ll Look for During a Prenatal Ultrasound Additional ultrasounds are performed by sonographers - technicians who specialize in OB ultrasound imaging and trained by an experienced team of clinical pediatric genetic specialists. This highly skilled and experienced physician, who knows what to look for, will evaluate the ultrasound scan.
These are physicians who are ultrasound specialists using high resolution 3-D and 4-D imaging for the most precise view of the fetus. Expertise in Advanced Prenatal UltrasoundsĪll anatomic surveys of unborn babies in the University Hospitals system are conducted by specially trained sonologists. These tests are done – often together – to accurately diagnose any fetal issues and begin a treatment plan that spans pregnancy and post-delivery. For women within the University Hospitals system of care, advanced prenatal ultrasound and testing services are offered at several locations.Īs a patient at University Hospitals, you will likely have at least one prenatal ultrasound session and may also undergo genetic testing for early detection of any fetal genetic or malformation conditions. The most important ultrasound for checking this development, called an anatomic survey, occurs between 16 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. Most women have ultrasounds at specific stages of pregnancy to ensure the baby’s growth and development are on track.
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