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Ultrasound Specialist

Aster OB/GYN Our Services Ultrasound

Aster OB/GYN

OB/GYNs located in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Feeling your baby move around in your belly is amazing for expectant mothers, but seeing your baby for the first time on an ultrasound screen is unforgettable. To help mark every stage of your pregnancy, Farris Fahmy, MD, FACOG and Dr. Rachel Roesner, DO, at Aster OB/GYN on the Upper West Side of Manhattan offers ultrasounds during the first, second, and third trimester, as well as 3D ultrasounds for vivid imaging. As a full-service practice, Aster OB/GYN also offers New York patients in-house early anatomy and comprehensive anatomy ultrasounds.  Our practice opens 7 days per week and we offer evening office hours so that you and your partner can see your baby develop without having to take time off from work. If you’d like to watch your baby develop during your pregnancy with a team that genuinely cares, call the office or book an appointment online.

Ultrasound Q & A

What is an ultrasound?

An ultrasound is a noninvasive test that uses sound waves to generate an image. It’s a safe procedure for both you and your baby.

The ultrasound technician uses a transducer wand and a special gel to transmit sound waves to specific parts of your baby’s body. The sound waves create an echo as they bounce from the body parts back to the wand to create an image.

What is the purpose of a prenatal ultrasound?

As an expecting mom, you enjoy the ultrasound because you get to see your baby. But the team at Aster OB/GYN uses the ultrasound to examine the growth and development of your baby.

During the first trimester, the ultrasound confirms your pregnancy, measures your baby, and helps determine your due date. The ultrasound also captures images of your uterus and gives Dr. Fahmy and Dr. Roesner an opportunity to look for abnormalities.

An ultrasound during the second and third trimester measures your baby’s size and evaluates your baby’s internal organs, as well as extremities. The ultrasound technician may also identify gender during these later ultrasounds.

What is a 3D ultrasound?

A 3D ultrasound uses the same technique as a traditional ultrasound to get an image of your baby, but the echoes create a 3D image so you get a clearer picture of your baby that allows you to see the features of your baby’s face and body.

Dr. Fahmy, Dr. Ravikumar and Dr. Roesner like the 3D ultrasound because it also allows them to better identify birth defects such as a cleft palate. They recommend you wait until the second or third trimester before getting a 3D ultrasound for a better picture.

What is a vaginal ultrasound?

A vaginal ultrasound is a specialized ultrasound for women that helps Dr. Fahmy and Dr. Roesner see your uterus and ovaries. Like the traditional abdominal ultrasound, a vaginal ultrasound is safe and uses sound waves to generate an image.

During the procedure, the ultrasound wand is placed in your vaginal cavity to generate the necessary image.

Why would I need a vaginal ultrasound?

Dr. Fahmy Dr. Roesner might recommend a vaginal ultrasound to detect:

  • Fibroids
  • Cancer
  • Uterine abnormalities
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Endometrial polyps

If you’re in need of an ultrasound, whether to see your baby or for medical purposes, call or book an appointment online today. Aster OB/GYN offers ultrasounds in-house.

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