Ultrasounds
Not real sure how far along you are and want to get a more accurate due date? Do you feel unsure about how to proceed and need to take a look for yourself?
Cost
Our limited obstetrical ultrasounds are offered free of charge.
Making an Appointment
The University LifeCare Center provides ultrasounds on Tuesdays from 9am to 4pm to any client who has a positive pregnancy test completed at the University LifeCare Center, or to other women who are referred under certain circumstances.
Call for an appointment today! 612.623.3211
Hours for Ultrasounds
What to Expect
Drink a full glass of water (or other fluid) prior to your ultrasound appointment. (Do NOT empty your bladder).
You are encouraged to bring the father of the baby or another person with you to be in attendance during the ultrasound scan.
You will be asked to sign a consent form giving the University LifeCare Center permission to perform the ultrasound scan. We will make a copy of a form of photo identification.
About the Scan
Ultrasound has been in use for over 25 years and is recognized by medical professionals as a safe and beneficial tool that can be used during pregnancy. High frequency sound waves are produced by the ultrasound machine and sent into the body through a transducer that is either placed on the abdomen or inserted into the vagina (transvaginal). A transvaginal approach may provide greater resolution in early pregnancy. Echos are then received back and electronically translated into dots (white to black) on a monitor producing a picture.
The ultrasound scan is done to determine if the pregnancy is in the womb (intrauterine) and viable (heartbeat present). Gestational age and estimated due dates may also be determined by obtaining specific measurements of the baby.
