Paying out of pocket for an ultrasound can feel confusing—are you just buying pictures, a full medical report, or both? In this blog, we break down exactly what “self-pay” ultrasound means, what’s typically included, what isn’t, and how to compare prices without sacrificing quality. You’ll learn when a private scan makes sense, what kind of results you can expect, and how to walk into your appointment knowing there won’t be any surprise bills later.

Pediatric ultrasound is a safe, gentle way to look inside your baby or child’s body without any radiation. In this blog, we explain the most common studies doctors order for kids—like ultrasounds of the hips, abdomen, kidneys, testicles, and to check for pyloric stenosis—what the exam is like, and simple ways parents can prepare their child so the visit feels calm instead of scary.

Decoding an ultrasound report can feel like reading another language. Terms like “no free fluid,” “simple cyst,” “heterogeneous,” or “shadowing” sound technical, but each one is just a description of what the sonographer sees on the screen. In this blog, we break down the most common phrases line by line and explain what they actually mean for you—so instead of Googling in panic, you can read your report with confidence and clear expectations for your next step.

Transvaginal vs. abdominal pelvic ultrasound can sound intimidating, but they’re simply two different ways to look at the same area: your uterus, ovaries, and surrounding organs. In this article, we explain why your doctor might choose one over the other, what each probe looks like, how the exam actually feels, and which details each type of scan can see more clearly so you know exactly what to expect before your appointment.