Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds or sonars allow Dr Orji to produce images of your uterus and fetus through high-frequency sound waves. They are used to diagnose various conditions within the body but are most commonly associated with pregnancy.
Dr Orji performs ultrasounds during your antenatal visits to monitor your baby's development but also to:
- Confirm pregnancy
- Assess the uterus and ovaries
- Monitor the baby's heart rate and position
- Screen for potential risks
- Estimate the due date
- Diagnose a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
- Establish the baby's sex
What to Expect During an Ultrasound
Dr Orji may advise you to have a full bladder before your ultrasound to get a clear image, especially if you are in the early stages of pregnancy. During your appointment, Dr Orji will ask you to lie on the examination table before applying a gel to your lower abdomen to help the sound waves travel smoothly. He then places a transducer on your lower abdomen and moves it around to capture images of your uterus, ovaries and baby.
Once the scan is complete, Dr Orji will wipe off the gel and conclude your consultation.
Types of Ultrasounds
Dr Orji provides various ultrasounds, including advanced ultrasounds, to produce clear, informative images of his patients' reproductive health. Each ultrasound has various uses but aims to show finer details and assist in diagnosis.
Transvaginal ultrasound: Dr Orji inserts a small ultrasound probe into the vagina to capture clear images of the uterus. This type of ultrasound is more common in the earlier stages of pregnancy.
3-D ultrasound: A 3-D ultrasound provides more in-depth information than a 2-D one, including the height, width and depth of the uterus.
4-D ultrasound: A 4-D ultrasound allows Dr Orji to create a detailed video of the baby moving. You can get a clear image of the baby's face, but it requires special equipment.
Fetal echocardiogram: If Dr Orji suspects your baby may have heart issues, he will issue a fetal echocardiogram to get an in-depth image of the baby's heart. This test helps show the structure and function of the heart.