Ultrasound and Radiology

Pregnancy Ultrasound

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Fast & Reliable Reports You Can Trust
Accurate Reports Delivered On Time
Advanced Imaging Technology for Clear Diagnosis
Expert Radiologists Reviewing Every Scan

Pregnancy Ultrasound — About the Test

A Pregnancy Ultrasound (Obstetric Ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the developing baby, placenta, amniotic fluid, and uterus — at every stage of pregnancy. It is the primary monitoring tool for maternal and foetal health throughout all three trimesters. Each ultrasound scan in pregnancy serves a specific purpose — from confirming a heartbeat in the first weeks to assessing foetal position before delivery. At Medall, pregnancy ultrasounds are performed by experienced sonologists with dedicated obstetric training. Standard Pregnancy Ultrasound Schedule: * 6–8 weeks — Early pregnancy / Viability scan: confirms intrauterine pregnancy, heartbeat, gestational age * 11–14 weeks — NT Scan (see Page 13): nuchal translucency and chromosomal screening * 18–22 weeks — Anomaly Scan / Level 2 Scan (see Page 17): detailed foetal anatomy survey * 28–32 weeks — Growth scan: foetal growth, weight estimation, amniotic fluid, placental position * 36–40 weeks — Well-being scan: foetal position, cord, fluid, biophysical profile No radiation. No injections. Completely safe for mother and baby at all stages of pregnancy.

What Happens During a Pregnancy Ultrasound? (15–30 Minutes)

Key benefits of this package include:

Step 1 — Preparation:
Step 2 — Positioning: Lie on the scanning table on your back. Expose the lower abdomen. In early pregnancy, a transvaginal scan (TVS) may be recommended for clearer images — this is done with full consent.
Step 3 — The scan: The sonologist applies warm gel to the abdomen and moves the probe across the uterus systematically — measuring the baby's size, assessing the heartbeat, evaluating the placenta and amniotic fluid, and checking foetal movements.
Step 4 — Measurements: Standard biometric measurements are taken — head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length — from which gestational age and estimated foetal weight are calculated.
Step 5 — Done: 15–30 minutes depending on the trimester and purpose. Report and images ready within 4 hours.

What a Pregnancy Ultrasound Assesses

First Trimester (6–13 Weeks)

Intrauterine pregnancy confirmation — rules out ectopic pregnancy

Foetal heartbeat — presence and rate (normal: 120–180 bpm)

Gestational age and due date — via Crown-Rump Length (CRL)

Number of foetuses — identifies twins or higher-order pregnancies

Nuchal translucency (at 11–14 weeks) — chromosomal risk screening

Uterine and ovarian conditions — fibroids, ovarian cysts

Second Trimester (14–27 Weeks)

Foetal anatomy survey (Anomaly Scan at 18–22 weeks) — brain, heart, spine, limbs, kidneys, abdominal wall

Foetal growth biometry — HC, AC, FL measurements

Placental location — anterior, posterior, low-lying (placenta praevia)

Amniotic fluid index (AFI) — adequate, reduced (oligohydramnios), or excess (polyhydramnios)

Cervical length — screening for preterm birth risk

Third Trimester (28–40 Weeks)

Foetal growth and estimated weight (EFW) — detects intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

Foetal presentation — cephalic (head-down), breech, transverse

Placental maturity — grading system (0–III)

Amniotic fluid assessment — reduced fluid in third trimester is a concern

Biophysical profile (BPP) — foetal breathing, movement, tone, fluid, and non-stress test

Umbilical cord Doppler — foetal blood flow (when IUGR is suspected)

FAQs

At minimum, three are recommended — a viability scan (6–8 weeks), an NT scan (11–14 weeks), and an anomaly scan (18–22 weeks). Additional growth scans are advised in the third trimester. High-risk pregnancies may require more frequent scanning.

In the first trimester, a moderately full bladder helps. In the second and third trimester, a full bladder is not required and an empty bladder is more comfortable. Your booking team will advise based on the type of scan.

Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves — no radiation — and has been used safely in obstetric practice for over 50 years. There is no known risk to mother or baby from diagnostic ultrasound at any trimester.

In India, disclosure of foetal sex by medical professionals is prohibited under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. Medall strictly complies with this law. Gender determination or disclosure is not performed.

A routine Pregnancy Ultrasound assesses growth, fluid, heartbeat, and position. The Anomaly Scan (Level 2 scan at 18–22 weeks) is a detailed, systematic assessment of all foetal organs and structures — looking specifically for congenital abnormalities. It requires a trained foetal medicine sonologist.

15–30 minutes depending on the trimester. Report ready within 4 hours.

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