July 17, 2013

The ultrasound is a regular part of pre-natal care, but there are different kinds of ultrasound tests to provide a closer look at your baby. An ultrasound uses sound waves to penetrate the soft tissue and organs to create a picture on a monitor. A wand called a transducer is moved across the abdomen after a gel solution has been applied to the skin to make it easier to get a clear reading. An ultrasound uses no radiation; it's safe for mother and baby, and has been used in obstetrical care for over 50 years.

Northline Women's Health Center in Brownstown and Southgate, Michigan can help you see your baby for the first time with our “My Baby Ultrasound” service, but do you want a 2D, 3D, or 4D ultrasound, and what's the difference? The simple answer is the bigger the number, the better the view.

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