4D Ultrasound

One of the latest advances is  4D Ultrasound. The reason for its popularity is that this revolutionary technology can generate what amounts to a three-dimensional image of a baby while it is in the uterus. The fourth dimension of the ultrasound is time, the result being live action images of an unborn child.  

Sydney Ultrasound for Women does not support the use of Diagnostic Ultrasound for the purpose of entertainment only.

The Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine has recently updated its policy in regard to the appropriate use of Ultrasound in pregnancy, expressing concerns about the emerging practice of "entertainment ultrasound".  Sydney Ultrasound for Women (SUFW) fully supports this policy in our practice.

The use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics has become an integral part of pre-natal care and diagnosis in  the management of pregnancy.  SUFW opposes the trivialising of diagnostic ultrasound and the failure to recognise the important role of trained technical and medical professionals.  We aim to provide a high standard of appropriate clinical care and diagnosis, leading to optimum medical outcomes.  We do not perform scans unless clinically indicated and requested by a Medical practitioner.

The increased availability of high quality 3D Ultrasound technology has seen businesses emerge offering imaging during pregnancy without medical supervision and revision of the images.  This is often for the purposes of  "souvenir"  images rather than clinical management.

Pregnant women should be aware that scans performed outside a medical practice are NOT an adequate substitute for a properly conducted examination involving appropriately trained sonographers and medical practitioners.

ALL scans at SUFW are conducted on 3D/4D equipment for the added clinical benefit this provides. 

 

SUFW Pregnancy Companion

Written by specialists from Sydney Ultrasound for Women and published by Murdoch Books, Pregnancy Companion is a beautiful keepsake for the woman who wants to know more about the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and early motherhood.

Readers can use it both as a practical guide and an intimate journal. It helps with the planning and organising of not only the birth but also early motherhood, with a detailed week-by-week breakdown of the changes experienced by the mother and baby, as well as health and lifestyle tips.

In addition to the advice a woman receives from her doctor, the Companion aims to guide her through pregnancy answering any questions and allowing her to record every movement, feeling and emotion.

The book retails for $24.95 and is available now at all major bookstores as well as through the Sydney Ultrasound for Women clinics around the Sydney Metropolitan area. The ISBN number is 174045045-0 and it is in hardcover format.

 

Brochures

SUFW produce a range of brochures that explain in a user-friendly manner many of the different services they offer, and factors surrounding these procedures. To view a full list of information brochures,Click here.