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Ultrasound Information

In order to provide you with the most comprehensive ultrasound exam, we ask that you follow all of the instructions listed below.

Please silence your cell phone during the ultrasound procedure.

Please bring another adult with you to accompany any small children during the ultrasound procedure.

An ultrasound examination is a painless procedure in which high frequency sound waves are used to visualize the pelvic organs. By using ultrasound, information is obtained about pelvic anatomy, fetal size and growth, fetal heart rate, placenta position, amniotic fluid volume, multiple pregnancy, major birth defects, and sometimes even the sex of the baby.

Presently there is no known hazard from ultrasound to the mother or fetus. However, this is a relatively new field and additional long term studies may be required. Please review the following instructions.

Obstetrical Patients (13 Weeks and Under)
Please empty your bladder prior to your appointment.
Obstetrical Patients (Over 13 Weeks to Term)
Please empty your bladder 1 1/2 hours prior to your appointment. Within the next 1/2 hour, drink three 8 oz. glasses of liquid other than milk and hold your bladder. You should be finished drinking liquid at least one hour before your appointment. Please do not empty your bladder until instructed to do so by ultrasonographer!

Our office will be glad to file your ultrasound fee with your insurance company. If you have no insurance or your insurance company does not cover this procedure (in full or in part), you are responsible for the bill. If you have any questions regarding your coverage or payment, please ask our staff for assistance.

PLEASE NOTE... If you wish to record your ultrasound, you will need to bring the following with you (depending upon the location of your appointment):

Via OB/GYN - Community Hospital North Campus

You can bring a CD-R and/or DVD-R
7120 Clearvista Drive, Suite 5100
Indianapolis, Indiana 46256
Phone: 317.621.7120

Via OB/GYN - Fishers/Geist

This location's machine utilizes CD-R only
13121 Olio Road, Suite 220
Fishers, Indiana 46037
Phone: 317.621.7120