Ultrasound may be used to assess fetal growth, fetal organs for birth defects, fetal markers for signs of genetic syndromes, placental location, umbilical cord malformations, amniotic fluid levels, and uterine/cervical health. Our patients are referred to us because of our special expertise in evaluating these areas. Further, our ultrasound equipment is more advanced than that which is generally used in routine obstetric care.  There are many highly specialized ultrasound techniques (i.e. nuchal lucency, biophysical profile, fetal echocardiography, fetal doppler, color flow doppler) that may also be used if needed. In addition to ultrasound, some patients choose to have amniocentesis performed when they feel such testing will help them make decisions about their pregnancy.