During the seventh month, the baby can hear over mom’s heartbeat and can also sense light changes. Taste buds have developed. The organs are maturing, and fat layers are forming. The baby exercises by kicking and stretching. If born now, the baby has a good chance of survival. At the end of the month, the […]
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8 Months – Fetal Development
During the eighth month, the baby’s overall growth is rapid. Tremendous brain growth continues as it forms its different regions. The brain and nerves are directing bodily functions. The kidneys are mature. The skin is less wrinkled. The baby can hiccup, cry and taste. In boys, the testicles have dropped from his abdomen. The baby […]
9 Months – Fetal Development
During the ninth month, the baby is moving into position for birth by getting head down and tucked into the mother’s pelvis. The skin is becoming pink and smooth, and the lungs are now mature. The baby is gaining about ½ pound each week and is developing sleeping patterns. By the end of this month, […]
How Long Do Appointments Take?
Appointment length varies according to the specifics of each ultrasound. Allow 30 minutes total time for a basic 2D gender determination and 60 minutes for the 3D/4D or HD Live packages. Your actual scan time depends on the package chosen but the extra time allows us to provide adequate time for fetal repositioning to generate […]
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. Having a schedule allows us to guarantee your time for your ultrasound. We are open throughout the week and on Saturdays, we even have evening appointments to cater to the times that work best for you. Call to set up your appointment at 503-452-3146. […]
What Type of Payments Does Ultrasona Accept?
We accept debit, cash, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover). We apologize for any inconvenience, but we are unable to accept personal checks. […]
Does Ultrasona Take Medical Insurance?
The ultrasounds provided by Ultrasona are elective in nature and are a supplement to the diagnostic ultrasounds done by your doctor at 18-23 weeks. Therefore, we do not accept insurance; you are responsible for the full payment at the time of your appointment. However, you may submit your receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement […]
What Kind of Training Do Your Technicians Receive?
Ultrasona employs ultrasound technicians from a variety of training backgrounds. Some are licensed, registered technicians (ARDMS), others are certified through clinical ultrasound schools around the country, and still others have been trained directly under the supervision of Ultrasona. Whatever the educational background or years of diagnostic experience the technician has before coming to Ultrasona, the […]
Is Ultrasound Safe?
Ultrasound has been used for over 35 years in obstetrics with no documented adverse effects to human babies. Countless studies have shown it to be a non-invasive tool with vast benefits. Some doctors use it as part of every routine prenatal visit. We strictly adhere to the standard set by the FDA which “restricts ultrasound […]
How early can you find the gender?
Ultrasound, for the purpose of gender determination, is optimal beginning at 17 weeks. Our technicians are highly skilled at using the ultrasound technology to our best advantage in determining gender and, despite the inherent imperfections in any technology, have an unsurpassed accuracy rate. […]