Ultrasound exams are common tools in healthcare, but the terms screening and diagnostic ultrasound often confuse patients. These words might sound like insurance jargon, but they actually describe very different purposes and processes during your ultrasound visit. Knowing the difference can help you understand what your ultrasound is looking for, how your care team approaches the exam, and what to expect afterward. Ultrasound machine displaying fetal image during prenatal s

Your first pregnancy ultrasound can feel like a rollercoaster: excitement, fear, and a thousand “what ifs” all packed into one appointment. In this blog, we talk honestly about that emotional mix, what can and can’t be seen at different early weeks, and how to protect your peace—whether the scan brings happy news, uncertainty, or a next step you weren’t expecting.

A day in the life of an ultrasound technologist is a lot more than “taking pictures.” In this blog, we go behind the scenes into a real workday: how many patients they see, how they move from emergency scans to routine checkups, and how they balance empathy with the pressure to capture every detail correctly. You’ll also read what they secretly wish every patient knew before their appointment—so you can walk in more prepared, more relaxed, and more confident.

Breast ultrasound and mammograms work together, not against each other. In this blog, we explain why ultrasound doesn’t replace a mammogram, when an ultrasound is recommended (like dense breast tissue, a specific lump, or younger patients), and what actually happens during each type of scan so you know exactly what to expect before your appointment.

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.

When you’re trying to get pregnant — especially if you’re going through fertility treatment or IVF — an ultrasound stops being “that thing pregnant women do at 12 weeks” and becomes a constant part of the journey.