Pregnancy Help | Ultrasounds - Lakes LifeCare Center, Forest Lake MN

Not real sure how far along you are and want to get a more accurate due date? Do you feel unsure about how to proceed and need to take a look for yourself?

Cost
Our limited obstetrical ultrasounds are offered free of charge.

Making an Appointment
Lakes LifeCare Center provides ultrasounds to any client who has a positive pregnancy test completed at our center or to women who are referred under certain circumstances. Please call during regular office hours to make an appointment for this service.

Call for an appointment today! 651.464.4340

Monday		1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday		1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday		1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday		1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday		1:00pm - 5:00pm

What to Expect
Drink a full glass of water (or other fluid) prior to your ultrasound appointment. Do not empty your bladder.

You are encouraged to bring the father of the baby or another person with you to be in attendance during the ultrasound scan.

You will be asked to sign a consent form giving Lakes LifeCare Center permission to perform the ultrasound scan.

About the Scan
Ultrasound has been in use for over 25 years and is recognized by medical professionals as a safe and beneficial tool that can be used during pregnancy. High frequency sound waves are produced by the ultrasound machine and sent into the body though a transducer that is either placed on the abdomen or inserted in to the vagina (transvaginal). A transvaginal approach may provide greater resolution in early pregnancy. Echos are then received back and electronically translated into dots (white and black) on a monitor producing a picture.

The ultrasound scan is done to determine if the pregnancy is in the womb (intrauterine) and viable (heartbeat present). Gestational age and estimated due dates may also be determined by obtaining specific measurements of the baby.

Lakes Life Care Center | 840 West Broadway Ave. Suite 100 | Forest Lake, MN 55025 | (651) 464-4340