An ultrasound exam is a test that makes an image of your fetus from sound waves.

These sound waves are produced by a device called a transducer. The transducer is either moved across your abdomen or placed in your vagina, depending on the structures that need to be viewed and the size of your baby. Ultrasound is used to provide an accurate gestational age of the baby, as well as check the baby and placenta for any concerns. Most pregnant women will have an ultrasound performed at about 20 weeks to check for normal anatomical features of the baby, as well as growth, and gender, if desired. You are welcome to invite family members to be there when you have this ultrasound performed.

In addition to the anatomical ultrasound, we offer gender check ultrasounds in both our Provo and American Fork offices. Since this is a non-medical ultrasound, your insurance will not pay for it so we charge a cash price that must be paid for at the time of service. If you are interested in a gender check ultrasound, please ask one of our receptionists for details.