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My Story

My curiosity for ultrasound began in 2001 after losing my twin girls halfway through my pregnancy. I had 2 toddlers at the time. After a lot of studying and hard work over a period of 5 years, I officially became a registered diagnostic medical sonographer in 2010. I have been blessed to work and have continued to work alongside exceptional perinatologists, radiologists, OBGYNs, ER physicians, and most recently, doulas and midwives!
Blooming Babies is a private ultrasound studio serving all of Orange County and parts of the Los Angeles area, offering diagnostic and elective imaging in a calm, supportive setting.
With extensive experience in OB/Gyn imaging/high-risk pregnancies and my own personal history of pregnancy loss-I approach every ultrasound with both clinical expertise and deep compassion. I provide gentle, thoughtful imaging for every stage of pregnancy, pre-pregnancy, IVF/IUI, miscarriages, postpartum, gynecological issues, menopause and more.

Shannon Villanueva, RDMS Sonographer

Ultrasound Services
Blooming Babies Ultrasound Home.

My Mission

As a mom, a stepmom, a grandma, and someone who has personally experienced multiple pregnancies as well as pregnancy loss, I have a huge heart and compassion for pregnant women and their families. I have a special connection with those women and families who have experienced a loss. My goal is that you feel at peace while bonding with your baby in a memorable way.

 

My Experience

My Experience.

I am an active registrant of ARDMS and I am compliant with continuing competency and yearly fee requirements. I practice safe practices and principles while scanning using the ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) standards for OB ultrasounds.

  • Orange Coast College: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program August 2008 - May 2010
  • Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach InternFebruary 2009 - May 2010
  • ARDMS certified 2010 (OB/GYN)
  • Nuchal Translucency Certification2012
  • Lead Ultrasound Technologist Hoag Hospital Newport Beach2010 - present
  • Pacific Women’s Health (OB/GYN) Irvine and Newport Beach 2022 - present
  • Orange Coast College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab Instructor 2016 - 2018
  • OC Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr. James Kurtzman, M.D, FACOG 2012-2021
  • Birth Choice Volunteer Sonographer2010 - 2011
  • BLS Provider Current (American Heart Association)
  • Horizon Pregnancy Clinic Volunteer2024
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