How is the Ultrasound done?
You will be asked to recline on an elevated bed beside the ultrasound machine, and move some of your clothing aside. A clear gel is placed on your belly, which helps the ultrasound waves make contact with your body (ultrasound waves travel very poorly through air). An ultrasound transducer will be moved across your belly to create the needed images. Most women are quite comfortable during the procedure, which usually takes between 20 to 40 minutes. The duration of the ultrasound will depend on the baby’s age and position, and the reason for your ultrasound. If the pregnancy is very early, or if your placenta or cervix needs closer examination, or if your baby’s position makes scanning through your belly difficult, a vaginal ultrasound may be offered. You will be asked to empty your bladder. A lubricated ultrasound probe that is covered with either a latex or non-latex probe cover is gently placed in the vagina. Most women do not find this uncomfortable, and most transvaginal ultrasound
