Here at North Texas Perinatal Associates, we believe our patients should be well informed and knowledgeable about the world of perinatal care. We also want to share some vital information with you about our office, our staff, and our services. Listed below are some of the questions we frequently encounter. Please click on the question to find the answers you need. If you are curious about a topic that does not appear on this list, please contact us at the NTPA office nearest you.
How is the ultrasound at NTPA different from the scans in my doctor’s office?
There are different types of ultrasound examinations. A standard examination can generally be performed in your doctor’s office and includes evaluation of fetal viability, fetal number, fetal position, amniotic fluid volume, placental location, fetal size, and a general evaluation of fetal anatomy.
NTPA, on the other hand, performs specialized or targeted examinations. These are examinations generally intended to answer a specific question (“Is the heart normal?”) or address specific issues (“Does that blood test mean my baby has a genetic problem?”). NTPA can perform such high level examinations because our doctors have specialized training in prenatal diagnosis and genetics, our sonographers are obstetrical sonography specialists, we have the best, state-of-the-art equipment available, and we are accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). We are confident you will be impressed and reassured by the detail and quality of your examination. |
