20-week Ultrasound

This test is a procedure used to gather more information about your pregnancy and allows you and your healthcare team to look at images of your baby. It is generally performed for all pregnant women at around 20 weeks. During this ultrasound, the doctor will confirm that the placenta is healthy and that your baby is growing properly in the uterus. The baby’s heartbeat and movement of its body, arms, and legs can also be seen.

An ultrasound can help:

• Determine overall well-being
• Identify gender, if wanted (but it is not a foolproof test)!
• Identify if there is more than one fetus
• Determine detailed anatomy (Level 1)
• Determine fetal growth

A WORD TO THE WISE FROM OUR PROVIDERS: Understand all your birthing experience alternatives...you have options! It is important for your family to pick what feels right for all of you.
Dr. Martin