Ultrasound during pregnancy
Regular ultrasound during pregnancy – safety and fascination combined
Ultrasound is one of the most fascinating and important examinations during pregnancy. It provides valuable insights into your baby's development and plays a crucial role in monitoring both mother and child. In our gynecological practice, we offer state-of-the-art ultrasound diagnostics to guide you through this special time.
Ultrasound is an essential tool in prenatal care. It is used to:
-
-
- To monitor your baby's growth and development.
- To monitor heart activity and thus check your child's vitality.
- To detect possible malformations or abnormalities at an early stage.
- To assess the position of the placenta and the amount of amniotic fluid.
- To confirm the expected date of birth.
-
Chromosomal abnormalities and serious diseases can be detected early using special ultrasound in prenatal diagnostics. This method has gained importance and is considered an important marker for chromosomal abnormalities, especially trisomy 21. This risk-free, non-invasive ultrasound offers a high degree of certainty in assessing fetal health and is performed between the 12th and 14th weeks of pregnancy. An abnormal nuchal fold indicates a high risk of chromosomal abnormalities. When used in conjunction with special blood tests, the accuracy of detection is improved. The so-called first-trimester screening can also diagnose other chromosomal abnormalities. However, normal results do not guarantee a healthy child. If the risk is increased, further measures are necessary. For these examinations, we regularly refer you to specialized centers with appropriate additional qualifications. We are convinced that this multi-eye principle will further optimize your care during your pregnancy.
Color Doppler ultrasound is used to examine blood flow in the fetal and maternal vessels. This imaging technique can be used to assess placental function and thus the supply and potential dangers to the fetus. This ultrasound is preferably used in the last trimester of pregnancy, starting at the 27th week.
Indications for a Doppler ultrasound:
-
-
- VA growth retardation, stagnation
- Reduction in the amount of amniotic fluid
- Pregnancy-related illness of the mother (hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia)
- Childhood malformation or illness
- Infections during pregnancy
- Premature/deficient birth, preeclampsia/HELLP syndrome
- Multiple pregnancy
-
In our practice, we perform a 3D/4D imaging of your unborn child during your check-ups, among other things, to detect malformations at an early stage.
German