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Ultrasounds

Ask questions here about when ultrasounds will be done and what you can expect to see at your next ultrasound/sonogram appointment during pregnancy.

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Can a fetus be detected at 4 to 5 weeks on a scan?

Using ultrasound, yes. I had one done at 4 weeks with my first pregnancy. No everyone will see it though. Its very small..

What is hbt ultrasound?

it is a hepatobiliarytree ultrasound. gives an image of our biliary tree to see if if there are any anomalies.

What does it mean if the ultrasound shows a placenta and no baby?

This is most likely to be what is called a "Blighted Ovum". This is due to a chromosomal abnormality occurs in the early stages after conception. It is not dangerous usually but you may need a curette if it doesn't abort naturally. A blighted ovum does not contain an embryo and is only the placenta and sac. Do a Google search or ask your doctor for more info. It is unlikely to be ectopic or where a baby has actually died in utero (see bottom two answers). This is because the embryonic sac would not be empty and there would remain some evidence of an embryo. With a blighted ovum no true embryo existed.

AnswerThis could be an ectopic pregnancy, where the egg implants itself outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. This is not uncommon but is very dangerous and requires medical attention asap. AnswerUnfortunately if there is an empty pregnancy sac at 10 weeks the baby has died.

An ectopic pregnancy does not produce an empty sac and it is usuallly apparent way before 10 weeks.

AnswerI'm very sorry to hear about that - it does sound like a blighted ovum. And very hard to go through. I've had two confirmed blighted ovums, which unfortunately are due to chromosomal problems (usually this is the cause) the baby did not form past a certain point (which happens very early in the pregnancy) and was reabsorbed by the mothers body. Your body sometimes does not realize this has happened for quite a while (which would be a missed miscarriage). I didn't know I had a blighted ovum until I was in my fourth month the first time (when I went to the ER with slight bleeding) and I was 11 weeks pregnant the second time (and I had no idea that the baby had died until we had an ultrasound done at the first appt). I had to have a D & C for both of them, I guess my body just didn't want to let go. So anyway my point is - Don't believe people when they tell you that there was never a baby, because that is just hurtful and insensitive. This is very common but that doesn't make it hurt any less. And it doesn't make you feel better to think that there was never a baby. I have had a total of 3 miscarriages (this first one miscarried at 6wks) and consider myself the mother of 3 angel babies. On a good note - they usually have no bearing on your future pregnancies, because I'm pregnant again I'm at 9 wks and 6days today! This is a confirmed healthy pregnancy (I've had 2 ultrasounds already and have seen the heartbeat and seen the little peanut move around just last week). So good luck with your future pregnancies, everything will be fine!

Can you tell the sex of a baby at 4 months?

if you need salty stuff : BOY

if you're craving for dessert and sugary stuff : girl

if your hair is quite dry : girl

At three weeks, many women don't know they are pregnant, although the sex of the child is already determined - the developing embryo does not have visible sex organs - so using signs is quite fun to play with, it is not a guarantee of anything.

Why would the Hcg level be 20671 but scan showed empty sac?

At about 5-6 weeks sometimes you may only see the sac. Give it another 2 weeks and you should hear the heartbeat.

What can obstetrical ultrasound examinations detect?

Doppler ultrasonography can detect the direction, velocity, and turbulence of blood flow. It is frequently used to detect problems with heart valves or to measure blood flow through the arteries.

When does the heartbeat of a foetus start?

The heartbeat starts when it's a embryo and at week 5-6.

Baby's length at 12 weeks?

At 12 weeks is fully formed, but very, very small (too small to survive). He or she already looks like a proper baby. The baby is only 2 inches (5.5 centimetres long) and weights 14 grams (0.5 ounces). He or she already has eyes (which are fused shut), ears, a liver (that is already creating bile), kidneys (which are already producing urine), a bladder and basically everything else. His or her heart has been beating for around 6 weeks already and the heartbeat is visible to hear and see on an ultrasound. He or she will squirm if touched because he or she already has nerve cells and is starting to be able to feel pain and other sensations.

What is an abnormal result from a scrotal ultrasound?

An abnormal result of an ultrasound of the scrotum may reveal an absent or undescended testicle, an inflammation problem, testicular torsion, a fluid collection, abnormal blood vessels, or a mass.

When should you be able to hear the baby's heart beat?

hopefully when all the organs develop..in about 3-5 months..get an ultrasound and see for yourself.

On paws and claws pet vet What is the ultrasound machine?

I have heard that you use it with bladder infections mostly with dogs, I have never actually used it before though

Can a baby born between 20 to 25 week survive?

Yes, but it won't be easy. It would need much work in the hospital to keep it alive. That said, I have a distant relative by marriage who was born at 23wks, and is a healthy beautiful young lady.

Same as above with me, I was the same situation and I am perfectly fine. I will start at a community college in the fall as a Criminal Justice major. I spent a LOT of time in the hospital when I was born @ 1lb and 13 oz and it was really hard on my parents, but the hardship will most likely relieve itsself in time.

What is fluid-fluid level in ultrasound?

Fluid-fluid level is a term that refers to the interaction between two fluids with different viscocities. This means that sonographically there would be two different gray scale level echogenicities. One of the best ways to picture this is to think of it as oil and water in the same cup, then picture that as two different gray scale levels from a sonographic point of view. Hope this answers your question and this is pretty much as simple as it gets.

What if they can not see a fetus on the ultrasound?

You could be less than 8 weeks pregnant or unfortunately sometimes the baby does not develop and you may have what is called a blighted ovum.

Can you hear a baby chickens heartbeat in the egg?

There are so many gut sounds in a horse it is real hard to hear a foals heartbeat with a stetescope. An ultrasound is best.

What does shadowing in an ultrasound mean?

Lack of sound transmission causing a blank spot on the image

What the frequency range of ultrasound?

Range of frequency associated with infrasound is higher than 20,000Hz.

How ultrasound works to give images?

By creating an xray using sound waves.

Does embryo have a heartbeat at 5 weeks?

Yes according to this website it does http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-care/PR00112 At week five, your baby is 1/17 of an inch long - about the size of the tip of a pen. This week, your baby's heart and circulatory system are taking shape. Your baby's blood vessels will complete a circuit, and his or her heart will begin to beat. Although you won't be able to hear it yet, the motion of your baby's beating heart may be detected with an ultrasound exam. With these changes, blood circulation begins - making the circulatory system the first functioning organ system.

How off can an ultrasound be that estimated your last menstrual period the same at eight weeks and twelve weeks?

I think this is what you mean. For example. On 28th December the ultrasound said you were 8 weeks pregnant, then on 25th January it said you were 12 weeks pregnant. This would be accurate to within 4-5 days each time.

What does an ultrasound do?

An ultrasound machine sends sound waves through the skin and creates an image of the body organs or fetus that lie inside the body. The image is transmitted to a computer screen. It is a diagnostic tool.

Is it normal if you've had an ultrasound at approximately six weeks gestation but no fetal pole was found nor yolk sac identified?

at six weeks & one day since my LMP they told me I had a sack. they sent me home w/ a picture from the ultrasound. said it was too early to hear a heart. the technician was sketchy about details & informed me "someone would call me & inform me of the next step" -- the next step. i never got a phone call. in the meantime i was so excited to be pregnant i told EVERYONE. my next doctors appointment was scheduled for 11 weeks (since LMP) week 8 they called me, but only to push my appointment out to 13 weeks. at nine weeks i woke up bleeding, it got worse & worse at by 10:00 that night i passed a very bloody large sack the size of two adult thumbs. no one ever told me this pregnancy wasn't viable. like a jerk I told all my friends & family I was expecting a baby. they had to have known something to order an ultrasound so early. they knew. they had to have saw something to use the verbage, "the next step" -- but no one ever called me so like a fool I went & told everyone & showed anyone who would look at my ultrasound picture! I hate doctors. if you don't hear a heartbeat be suspicious. pester them. call again & again. everyone is so afraid of liability no one wants to take responsibility for anything. you need to take responsibility for yourself. do not expect anything. it doesn't matter that you pay close to $700 a month for a family plan for healthcare. be your own advocate. read. be informed. and above all DO NOT tell everyone you are pregnant before you hear a heartbeat!

Can you feel your baby heart beat at 3 weeks?

Yes. The earliest you would be able to detect a heart beat is 5 weeks.

What does non viable pregnancy mean?

An unviable pregnancy is one that cannot be carried to full term. This is usually due to genetic defects.