Due to the diagnostic nature of the scans being performed in our office and to provide the best care for our patients; our office has implemented the following ultrasound policies:
- Most diagnostic ultrasounds are scheduled for 30 minutes but some may take up to 1 hour; so please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Late patients will be asked to reschedule their appointment.
- Pediatric and Adolescent patients should be accompanied by an adult.
- Due to safety issues, non-patients under the age of 8 are not allowed in ultrasound.
- We ask that no more than 2 guests accompany you to your ultrasound.
Gender Scans
Gender Scans are currently not offered by The Women’s Health Group. All pregnancy ultrasounds are considered medically necessary for the continued care of you and your baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will perform my ultrasound? Only registered personnel highly skilled in ultrasound technology are employed.
Will insurance pay for my Gender Scan? No. Gender Scans are not medically necessary and are non-diagnostic.
Is there any preparation necessary? No. You do not need a full bladder. It is also not helpful to drink caffeine or have other stimulants. An overly active baby is very difficult to photograph.
What if my baby doesn’t cooperate? You may be asked to return on a different day.
Do I need an appointment? It is necessary to schedule an appointment.
GYN Ultrasound
In addition to offering complete diagnostic and 4-D obstetric ultrasound, The Women’s Health Group also has full gynecologic ultrasound services available for the convenience of our patients. Most insurance plans will allow you to have your gynecologic ultrasound performed in our office by the registered sonographers employed by TWHG. This allows our patients a more private and familiar setting while allowing our physicians direct and timely viewing of your ultrasound images. Most gynecologic ultrasounds are performed with a transvaginal probe. Occasionally transabdominal imaging is done as well. All gynecologic ultrasounds performed in our office are then read by your own physician. This allows a direct correlation of your physical examination with your imaging and thus provides our patients with the optimal quality of care.