Ultrasound
We offer in-house ultrasounds and consultation services, providing compassionate care and expert guidance for MBC clients as well as families with outside referrals.
Blending Medical Excellence with Comfort and Care
At Minnesota Birth Center, we offer a holistic, compassionate approach to pregnancy care that blends advanced medical expertise with a natural, family-centered model. Our ultrasounds are performed by skilled sonographers and midwives, with every scan reviewed by Dr. Steve Calvin, our medical director and board-certified OB/GYN with over 35 years of experience in maternal-fetal medicine. Whether you are a MBC client or receiving care elsewhere, you have access to our ultrasound and consultation services in a warm, out-of-hospital setting.
Types of Ultrasounds Available at Minnesota Birth Center
Performed by a sonographer:
- Dating Ultrasound during early pregnancy
- Level l Fetal Anatomy Scan at 20 weeks of pregnancy
- Amniotic Fluid Index ultrasound (typically done at 41 weeks of pregnancy)
- Biophysical Profile during third trimester of pregnancy (as needed)
- Placenta location checks
- Cervical length checks
Performed by a midwife:
- Dating Ultrasound during early pregnancy
- Amniotic Fluid Index ultrasound (typically done at 41 weeks of pregnancy)
Who Can Get Ultrasounds at Minnesota Birth Center
- All MBC patients have access to ultrasound appointments
- With a referral, families receiving prenatal care elsewhere are welcome to have their ultrasound at MBC, where we offer a warm, comfortable, out-of-hospital experience. Referrals can be faxed to (612) 224-9622.
Get scheduled with us!
Call us to schedule an ultrasound appointment: Minneapolis (612-545-5311, ext.1) or St.Paul (651-689-3988,ext.1)
If you plan to use insurance for our services, please visit our insured patients pages and follow the steps to verify youor coverage.