Patient Information: General Ultrasound Background

This leaflet is to help you understand the basics of Ultrasound, the various kinds of scans, their use and what to expect when you have an ultrasound scan done.

This leaflet is to help you understand the use of ultrasound in pregnancy, the timing of your scans, and what additional scans you might need during your pregnancy.

This leaflet is to help you understand what Intrauterine growth restriction is, what tests you need, the use of Doppler ultrasound in IUGR and the implication of being diagnosed with Growth restrictions for you, your baby and your family.

This leaflet is to help you understand the use and goals of early pregnancy ultrasound, how to prepare for it, and what to watch out for.

This leaflet is to help you understand what Oligohydramnios is, what tests you need and the implication of being diagnosed with Oligohydramnios for you, your baby and your family.

This leaflet is to help you understand what Polyhydramnios is, what tests you need and the implication of having been diagnosed with polyhydramnios for you, your baby and your family.

This leaflet is to help you understand what Preterm Pre-eclampsia is, what tests you need and the implication of being diagnosed with Preterm Pre-eclampsia for you, your baby and your family.

This leaflet is to help you understand what Preterm Birth is, what tests you need and the implication of being diagnosed with Preterm Birth for you, your baby and your family.