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

Discover how ultrasound can give you fast, safe answers about your health. Learn about the types of studies offered at Nataly Imaging Services and how immediate results and real-time guidance make a difference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn the difference between 3D and 4D ultrasounds and discover which option provides the best experience for seeing your baby before birth.

Waiting for diagnostic results is stressful. When a clinic can deliver your ultrasound report within hours instead of days, it changes the game — allowing faster decisions, less anxiety, and better care coordination. We’ll explore what to expect, how to ask about result timing, and why it matters for your health.

Ultrasound isn’t just one thing. From breast scans to 3D images of your baby, each type serves a unique purpose. We’ll walk through what each one examines, what you should know before your appointment (for example: fasting, bladder preparation), and how to feel comfortable during the scan.

Did you know you can schedule many types of ultrasounds without a doctor’s order? Clinics like Ultrasound Nataly enable faster access to imaging — but that doesn’t mean you skip important steps. This blog dives into when this option works, what you must check (insurance, report timing, expertise), and how it affects your health journey.

Find out when it’s best to have your ultrasounds — from early confirmation to detailed anatomy scans and emotional 3D/4D moments later in pregnancy.