Compassionate Care for Women

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Compassionate Care for Women has a wide range of wellness services, preventive medicine, health care education, counseling, and family planning options. Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is a high health priority.

Comprehensive and compassionate reproductive care for women of all ages is where the mission of Dr. Lawson Richter and his staff begin.

The Advanced Ultrasound unit at Compassionate Care can perform a wide variety of examinations to determine the health status of your pregnancy.

COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR WOMEN Uses state of the art equipment and the latest in Ultrasound Technology.

The standard sonogram, with its "sketchy" image, is called a 2D sonogram and, until recently, was the industry standard. After the mid 1970's, when ultrasound became widely accepted as a valuable diagnostic exam, additional advances in technology lead to better image quality. The current standard is 3D and Live 3D ultrasound systems, which produced this image of little Jackson Richter.

A 3D ultrasound system is capable of determining the volume of an object and displaying it as a highly detailed, three-dimensional image. Under the right circumstances, with 3D sonogram images, the baby actually becomes recognizable. A Live 3D ultrasound is a 3D procedure that also shows motion. Using this advanced technology, the sonogram will provide the first of your baby's portraits for your baby book.

Determine the presence of multiple pregnancies
Identify abnormalities of the placenta, uterus, and other pelvic structures
Identify the presence of some genetic abnormalities

Ultrasound is a completely safe exam that requires little, if any, preparation. Sound waves are used and there is no danger associated with this test. Many women receive multiple ultrasound examinations over the course of a pregnancy, with complete safety.

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