ULTRASOUND

We offer a wide range of obstetric ultrasound services which are easily and safely performed onsite. We pride ourselves on having in house ultrasound technicians that can have your ultrasound images immediately viewable to collaborate directly with your provider. When scheduled for an ultrasound, if you have small children, please find alternative childcare during this appointment.

OB Ultrasound is a state-of-the-art, non-invasive, diagnostic tool which utilizes high frequency sound waves to create images used to identify or rule out problems. The procedure can be performed transabdominally or transvaginally, depending on various clinical circumstances. In a transvaginal ultrasound, a thin probe is inserted into the vagina for better visualization.

An OB ultrasound will aid our doctors throughout your pregnancy. Early in your pregnancy, our physicians or sonographer can confirm the viability of the fetus by visualizing the baby’s heartbeat, identify multiple pregnancies, and determine an accurate due date. As your pregnancy progresses, ultrasounds are utilized to screen for fetal anomalies, to diagnose problems such as bleeding, and to monitor proper fetal growth and well-being.
A GYN ultrasound is used to examine the anatomy of the cervix, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, and helps identify various problems and abnormalities. Commonly, it is a great diagnostic tool for evaluating pelvic pain, infertility, and abnormal uterine bleeding. A GYN ultrasound can also be used to screen for ovarian or uterine cancer, diagnose uterine fibroids, and detect cysts and masses.

For your convenience and for the most thorough evaluation, when scheduling, it is our goal to be able to coordinate your physician visit with your ultrasound.

Bellingham OB/GYN collections the following deposits (due at check in) for ultrasound:
Confirmation of pregnancy ultrasound: $100
Anatomy ultrasound: $50
Nuchal Translucency ultrasound: $50
*If you have state insurance for your primary or secondary insurance, these deposits will not be collected.

**There is NO videotaping or photography allowed to be taken during the ultrasound exam.