09/19/2026
If you’ve had an ultrasound with us and thought, “Wow, this is taking longer than I expected…” there is a reason. 👀
At Signature Perinatal Center, every ultrasound is performed with a specific purpose and tailored to you, your baby, your gestational age, and the reason for your visit.
Depending on the type of exam, our sonographers may be evaluating fetal growth and anatomy, amniotic fluid, placental location, cervical length, fetal movement and well-being, or specialized blood-flow measurements known as Dopplers.
And we're looking at some incredibly tiny structures. During a detailed anatomy scan, for example, we're carefully evaluating your baby's developing organs and structures from multiple views and obtaining specific measurements and images.
Sometimes baby gives us exactly the view we need. Other times? Baby has completely different plans 😅 Position, movement, gestational age, and the complexity of the exam can all affect how long your ultrasound takes.
Our priority isn't getting you in and out as quickly as possible. It's obtaining the images and information needed for a thorough evaluation of your pregnancy. 💙💚
So if your scan takes a little longer than you expected, settle in and enjoy the extra baby time. 👶✨