Obstetric Ultrasound

Obstetric Ultrasound available at:

PRP Adamstown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Bathurst Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Castle Hill Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Charlestown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Cumberland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dee Why Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dubbo Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Eastwood Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Erina Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gordon Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford North Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Hornsby Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Maitland Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Mona Vale Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Moore Park/City East Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Driver Avenue MP1 Car Park Free patient parking in MP1 Car Park. Even if sign says full, proceed to parking attendant and ask for X-Ray.
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Norwest Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon
FREE PARKING Please ensure you have your parking ticket validated at PRP

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Orange Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Shellharbour Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Toukley Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Tuggerah Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Westmead Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Wollongong Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Woy Woy Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

Obstetric Ultrasound explained

Ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to obtain images of the unborn baby and pelvic organs. It is a very safe and painless.
Preparation

Please bring your referral, Medicare and/or Pension Health Care Card and any previous imaging relating the the region being scanned.

Instructions on how to prepare for the test will be provided when you arrange the appointment. In general, for an ultrasound early in the pregnancy (1st and 2nd trimester), you will be asked to empty your bladder, drink and then hold 1-2 hours prior to the test. There may be no preparation for an ultrasound performed late in the pregnancy (3rd trimester).
What happens during the procedure

You may be asked to put on a gown. Gel is applied to the skin to improve contact between the skin and transducer (a handheld plastic probe which sends and receives the reflected sound waves that forms the image). The transducer is moved slowly over the abdomen to acquire images of the baby and pelvic organs in different planes. The images are displayed on a computer monitor for interpretation. Ultrasound is painless but discomfort from transducer pressure may be experienced if your bladder is full.
You may be asked permission to perform an internal (transvaginal) examination if a more detailed examination of the cervix is required. You will be asked to wear a gown after emptying your bladder and undressing from the waist down. A sheet will cover your lower abdomen. A sterilised and covered transducer coated with gel is placed carefully into the vagina where it lies closer to the cervix.
How long does it take?

An ultrasound takes approx 15-60 minutes depending on the complexity.
After Your Examination

There are no restrictions after having an ultrasound.
Your images and report

After your examination, you will be given a copy of the most pertinent images from your study. A report will be given to you with the images, or sent directly back to your referring doctor by fax or email. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous images with you for comparison.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.