Its when you see your baby for the first time. Youll hear babys heartbeat and might even see some hand-waving or acrobatics. You wont be able to find out the sex of your baby yet. You and your partner will usually have to wait until the 20-week scan – that is, if you want to know.

How do I prepare for my first trimester ultrasound?

Empty your bladder 90 minutes before exam time, then consume one 8-ounce glasses of fluid (water, milk, coffee, etc.) about an hour before exam time. We recommend a two-piece outfit so we can access your abdomen without you removing your clothing. You may eat normally prior to having a fetal ultrasound.

For which reason is an ultrasound done during the first trimester?

The first fetal ultrasound is usually done during the first trimester to confirm the pregnancy and estimate how long youve been pregnant.

Will a sonographer tell you if something is wrong?

The 20-week screening scan looks in detail at the babys bones, heart, brain, spinal cord, face, kidneys and abdomen. It allows the sonographer to look for 11 rare conditions. The scan only looks for these conditions, and cannot find everything that might be wrong.

When is the first ultrasound done in pregnancy?

Your first ultrasound is called the “dating” or “viability” ultrasound. Its typically done between 7 and 8 weeks to verify your due date, to look for a fetal heartbeat, and to measure the length of the baby from “crown to rump.” At this ultrasound, youll also learn whether youre having one baby, twins, or more!

How early can you do an abdominal ultrasound in pregnancy?

5 weeks is the earliest point at which a pregnancy ultrasound can be completed. This ultrasound is typically a transvaginal ultrasound, as an abdominal ultrasound will not reveal many signs of pregnancy development yet. At approximately 5 weeks, the gestational sac can be seen via transvaginal ultrasound.

How long does it take to get the results of a sonogram?

Your doctor will receive a written report and hardcopy images within 24 hours.