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I have added and will continue to add important and informative journal articles, pregnancy, and ultrasound-related materials.

Journal Articles & Websites

6 ways prenatal ultrasound affects health/care: Did you know this?
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CCRM Fertility
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PregnancyAfterLossSupport.org
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MisscarriageAssociation.org.uk
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Midwives, Doulas and Lactation Partners

Skyler Corrales, professional birth doula

Simplyserenitybirth.com

Dr. Jennifer Angell, DC, LM, CPM
bornwithanangell.com

Tessa Fischer, LM, CPM
abundantblessingsmidwifery.com

Jessie Rockwell, LM
goldsoulwidwifery.com

Ashley Shapiro, Board Certified Lactation Consultant
ashleyshapirolactation.com

Alaina Nunez, Doula and Birth Photographer
alainanunez.com

FAQs

Is it safe to have multiple ultrasounds?

YES! Studies have proven that ultrasounds do not pose any risk to moms or their fetuses. There is something in ultrasound called ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable). This principle should always be used when it comes to safely performing OB ultrasounds. Ultrasound is a form of energy. This does and can have an effect on tissue. The ultrasound  machine is set to a very low output of thermal energy. The thermal energy is not always on while scanning you. I frequently freeze the image during scanning to either measure a particular image or to show you a particular picture. I am continuously moving the transducer and also freeze the machine while talking or explaining things to my clients.

For more info, you can go to www.ccrmivf.com or www.umbjournal.org

Will you be doing a transvaginal ultrasound on me?

The only time I will do a transvaginal ultrasound is if the ultrasound is for a pre-pregnancy or pelvic check. Or if you are very early in your pregnancy and I am unable to see from over the top. Also, if a cervical length is needed, which is rare. Then a transvaginal ultrasound would be done. I will always ask permission beforehand.

Why are my ultrasound pictures and 3D images not as clear as my friend’s or the ones I see online?

There is a misconception when it comes to the perfect profile picture or the perfect 3D picture. The patient’s body habitus can play a big part. If you are overweight it can affect how clear the image is. This goes for 2D and 3D imaging. As far as 3D/4D images go, a lot has to line up just right. The baby needs to be in a good position, you need a good tech that has a lot of experience, there needs to be enough fluid around the face and if the placenta, the cord, or other body parts are covering the face, it can distort the image. I always try eveythig in my power to get the best images possible!

1st Trimester heartrate and doppler

I will gladly allow you to listen and hear your baby’s heartbeat after the 1st trimester. What a lot of inexperienced techs and Doctors do not know, is that using the doppler over the baby’s heart produces heat. It is unknown if this heat is too much at such an early gestational age. In the 1st trimester, M-mode is used to detect the baby’s heart rate (no sound). This is safe at all gestations. By the 2nd trimester, it is safe to use both Doppler and M-mode.