Dr David Gerber

Dr. David Gerber explains that an ultrasound scan is a low-resolution, non-invasive method of examining the inside of an object at a distance using sound waves to create ultrasound waves that bounce back from something solid. The technology was developed in the 1970s and is considered to be an advanced non-invasive diagnostic test. It is often performed on pregnant women to evaluate the size, shape, and contours of the fetus, placenta, or the uterus and cervix. Ultrasound scans are done with a custom-built hysteroscope, which is a long, flexible, hollow tube with a button-like end used to image the inside of the body. A doctor uses the scope to image the fetus, placental tissue, the uterus, and the cervix, as well as other important body organs. The images are transferred to a computer monitor through a video camera and can be viewed on a monitor, laptop, or even smartphone app.

These are just some of the conditions that an ultrasound can help you diagnose and manage: Abdominal or pelvic ultrasound: A standard abdominal or pelvic ultrasound can help you evaluate your pregnancy and fetus. If there is any concern about your pregnancy, you may want to have an ultrasound to check the structural damage caused by a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. Uterus and cervix ultrasound: Along with the other body parts depicted in an ultrasound, your uterine cavity and cervix are also images that can help you understand your health. You should have an ultrasound every two to three months during your pregnancy to make sure nothing is abnormal.