Nuchal Translucency (NT) scan is performed between 11 weeks and five days and 13 weeks and six days. This test is combined with a blood test to screen for Down Syndrome, and other chromosomal abnormalities. It also is useful in dating the pregnancy and detecting multiple pregnancies.
The 18 – 20 week morphology scan is a routine examination performed in nearly all pregnancies in Australia. This is predominantly used to assess fetal development (brain, face, spine, heart, lungs, stomach, kidneys, bladder, cord insertion, arms and legs) placental position and amniotic fluid volume. If you don’t wish to know the sex of your baby please tell your sonographer at the start of the examination.
Parents-to-be have the opportunity to a ‘sneak peek’ at their baby before birth in real-time with 3D/4D ultrasound. 3D ultrasound, is created from a series of thin 2D slices digitally reconstructed to give more life-like images. With 4D ultrasound, the added dimension is time, so that the 3D images appear to be moving in real time. The 3D/4D image usually appears a golden colour on the ultrasound screen, as this colour is easy for patients to look at and highlights features on the baby. A USB with both colour 3D and 4D clips will be included in your pictures.
Please be aware that all ultrasound scans require an appointment. Please call us to arrange a time.
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Obstetric imaging is used to monitor the health and development of both the baby and the mother during pregnancy. It helps confirm the pregnancy, assess the baby’s growth and anatomy, detect abnormalities, determine gestational age, and guide interventions when needed. Obstetric imaging can also determine the baby’s gender, typically during the morphology scan around 18-20 weeks, if the parents wish to know.
On your arrival you will be asked to fill out a pregnancy questionnaire and/or sign a consent form. You may be provided with a gown to wear instead of your own clothes.
In the imaging room, a Sonographer uses a hand-held scanning probe (transducer) placed against your skin and moves it around the area they are scanning. They will apply a warm gel between the transducer and your skin. This clear gel conducts the sound beam and allows the ultrasound probe to pass smoothly over your skin. The gel is easily removed after your examination, and it will not stain your skin or clothing.
Video display screens have been installed in our sonography rooms to allow you the opportunity to see your ultrasound pictures as they are being taken. Because ultrasound does not produce radiation, a patient may have one or two family members accompany them during the scan.
The images obtained are digitally recorded. At Coolum Radiology our highly trained and qualified Radiologists interpret the images and provides a report for your doctor and/or referring health care provider within 24 hours.
Cooroy Radiology utilises the latest in 3D/4D fetal imaging technology, offering expectant parents and their families the highest quality images and video clips of their unborn baby. A USB of both colour 3D and 4D clips will be included in your pictures.
You will need to make a follow up appointment to discuss the results with your referring practitioner. Your doctor can access your report and images electronically via a secure portal and you will be able to access your images via our patient portal.
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