Pregnancy

Vaginal Sonography during Pregnancy

Vaginal ultrasonography (synonyms: transvaginal ultrasonography, vaginal ultrasound, vaginal echography) is a diagnostic imaging procedure used in gynecology and obstetrics – to visualize the uterus (womb), ovaries (ovaries), uterine tube (fallopian tube), Douglas space (lat. Excavatio rectouterina or Excavatio rectogenitalis; this is a pocket-shaped protrusion of the peritoneum between the rectum (rectum) and uterus (uterus) that … Vaginal Sonography during Pregnancy

3D Ultrasound

For the expectant mother, the regular ultrasound examinations are a special experience.These appointments are also very important for the future father. The pictorial experience helps them build a relationship with their child.Until now, however, ultrasound has only ever been possible in two dimensions. With the development of 3D ultrasound, it is now possible to see … 3D Ultrasound

4D Ultrasound

4D ultrasound is a state-of-the-art procedure that provides real-time sonographic 3D imaging of the unborn child. The procedure is also known as live 3D ultrasound. The image is constantly updated, creating a spatial film sequence that allows observation of the moving infant. The so-called fourth dimension is time. In addition to prenatal diagnostics (prenatal diagnostics: … 4D Ultrasound

Cardiotocography (Cardiac Tone Generator)

Cardiotocography (CTG; synonyms: cardiotocography, CTG registration, cardiotocogram, cardiac tone contraction recorder; cardio = heart, toko = contraction, and graphein = writing) is an indispensable diagnostic procedure in obstetrics for the simultaneous (simultaneous) registration and recording of the heartbeat rate of the unborn child and the labor activity in the expectant mother. CTG (cardiotocogram) is used … Cardiotocography (Cardiac Tone Generator)

Sonographic Examination of Fetal Nuchal Translucency: First Trimester Screening

The likelihood of having a child with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) increases as the mother ages. In trisomy 21, there is an abnormal chromosomal change in the child in which the entire 21st chromosome or parts of it are present in triplicate (trisomy). In addition to physical characteristics considered typical for this syndrome, the cognitive … Sonographic Examination of Fetal Nuchal Translucency: First Trimester Screening

Fetal Ultrasound Diagnostics (Malformation Diagnostics)

In every pregnancy, at least three ultrasound examinations should be performed in the sense of screening, according to the maternity guidelines. They should be performed at approximately the 10th, 20th, and 30th weeks of pregnancy, respectively. During the first ultrasound examination at about the 10th week of pregnancy, vitality criteria of the embryo are searched … Fetal Ultrasound Diagnostics (Malformation Diagnostics)

Amniocentesis (Amnioscopy)

Amnioscopy (amniocentesis) is performed when a child is transferred.Normal pregnancy, calculated after the 1st day of the last menstrual period, lasts on average 280 days or 40+0 weeks of gestation (SSW). From an extension of 14 days, i.e. from 294 days or 42+0 SSW, one speaks according to WHO and FIGO (Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie … Amniocentesis (Amnioscopy)