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Q: When should you tell your work you’re pregnant? Whether you just started a new job, or have been working in the same place for years, telling a boss you’re expecting can bring a flurry of emotions. The general rule of thumb for most pregnancies is to wait until the second trimester to tell anyone … Continue reading “Q: When should you tell your work you’re pregnant?”

Blue or pink, girl or boy…if you’re expecting this is can be one of the big questions on your mind. Most folks these days find out their babies sex so they can plan ahead, while others like the surprise and ask that it remain a mystery. Either way it’s very exciting. If you find out the sex during your second trimester ultrasound, you can prepare things like the nursery color coded to suit male or female. Some folks also swear that knowing the sex helps to form a bond with the unborn child. While there’s no scientific proof of this, it’s understandable that a parent could feel more in tune with their child if they knew it was a little girl, or a little boy. Some parents hold a different view on finding the sex, and think that it detracts from the mystique and the gift after long hours of delivery. After all, fifty years ago folks couldn’t plan ahead like we are blessed to, and they survived, right? Just inform the sonographer at the time of the scan and only the information you want will be given to you.

Q: When will I have my first pregnancy ultrasound scan and what are they looking for? Typically, the first early pregnancy scan is scheduled around 8 weeks of pregnancy. However, this can vary based on your specific situation, so let’s look at some of the details below: For many parents-to-be, the first ultrasound scan is … Continue reading “Q: When will I have my first pregnancy utlrasound scan and what are they looking for?”

Q: How early can you detect and hear a heartbeat? You’re on the table waiting for your doctor to find the baby’s heartbeat. Whether it takes five seconds or a few minutes, chances are you’re going to be breaking out in a sweat. Hearing that thunderous “chug chug chug” or the sound of a “galloping … Continue reading “Q: How early can you detect and hear a heartbeat?”

Q: Am I pregnant? What are early pregnancy symptoms? The first thing you need to realize before you read any further is this: pregnancy symptoms vary for each woman. This means that while one woman may miss her period and figure out she’s pregnant on her own, the other may have light spotting in lieu … Continue reading “Q: Am I pregnant? What are early pregnancy symptoms?”

How much is baby going to cost? Once the initial euphoria of finding out you’re pregnant has worn off, reality will start to kick in and you might start to worry about what baby is going to cost. We hear every day how expensive having a baby can be, and if you are going to … Continue reading “How much is baby going to cost?”

Abdominal Ultrasound Scans: A complaint of any pain in the abdomen is the most common symptom of an abdominal problem. When this is the case, the doctor may recommend an ultrasound scan. However, he may also recommend it for other reasons of concern such as findings on a blood test. Primarily, abdominal ultrasound is used … Continue reading “Abdominal Ultrasound Scans:”

Peripheral Arterial and Venous Ultrasound Scan ( add for bilateral) The term vascular refers to the blood vessels. Therefore, vascular ultrasound imaging refers to the examination of the body’s circulatory system. This scan studies the speed and volume of blood flow using the Doppler phenomenon. Areas to be examined are as follows: DVT Deep vein … Continue reading “Peripheral Arterial and Venous Ultrasound Scan”

Carotid Doppler Ultrasound Scan: The term vascular refers to the blood vessels. Therefore, vascular ultrasound imaging refers to the examination of the body’s circulatory system. This scan studies the speed and volume of blood flow using the Doppler phenomenon. Strokes secondary to atherosclerotic disease is a major concern. Blood restriction to the brain by a … Continue reading “Carotid Doppler Ultrasound Scan:”

The Renal Ultrasound Scan: