Exciting Options

Traditionally, expectant mothers undergoing an ultrasound have only had the option of viewing their baby two-dimensionally. Today, 3D ultrasounds are available, which have the ability to show these mothers details of their unborn babies that were previously impossible to see.

During a conventional 2D ultrasound, an image is made up of a series of thin planes, and only once plane can be viewed at a time. A 3D ultrasound has the ability to show the outside of the baby, and the contours of its features.

Parents-to-be love this technology because they can now see what their baby actually looks like. This can increase bonding with the baby, and some studies show that it encourages mothers take even better care of themselves while pregnant. A 3D ultrasound can also detect certain conditions, such as a cleft palate, that may not be possible to see with 2D technology.

ESSURE ( WHAT IS ESSURE?)

Essure is a minimally invasive, permanent form of female birth control, which has become a popular alternative to traditional tubal ligation. During the Essure procedure, tiny coils called micro-inserts are inserted into the fallopian tubes through a woman’s natural pathways, including the vagina, cervix and uterus. The body then works with these inserts to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg.

BENEFITS:
There are many benefits to permanent contraception, the largest being peace of mind regarding unplanned pregnancies. Unlike other forms of permanent contraception, Essure does not require general anesthesia, and no incisions are necessary. It is over 99% effective, an average procedure only takes 13 minutes, and most women can return to their normal activities after just one day.

CANDIDATES:
Essure is a non-reversible procedure, so a woman must be certain that she does not want children in the future. Candidates for Essure must not have been pregnant over the past six weeks, should be in generally good health and must not have suffered from a recent pelvic infection.