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How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible. If pregnancy is suspected other options using ultrasound guidance may be considered by the Radiologist.
• Continue to take all regular medications as prescribed by your doctor.
• Please be aware that your doctor may need to prescribe medication changes prior to your procedure if you are on blood thinners.
• If possible, do not take any pain medications on the day of your exam. This allows us to better assess your response to our treatment.
• If your doctor has prescribed a medication for us to inject please call us as we can likely provide it to you directly.
• Gowns are provided for your comfort. If you prefer to wear your own clothing and full undergarments, be advised that your clothing could be accidentally stained by disinfectant.
• Once treatment is complete a staff member will ask that you remain in the waiting area for 10 minutes and will re-evaluate your pain level.
• Please refrain from any heavy lifting or strenuous activities for at least 24 hours following your treatment, or as advised by your doctor.
• Serious complications are extremely rare but can happen. It may be normal to experience some mildly increased pain and discomfort the day after your procedure. However, if you suffer steadily worsening pain, experience fever/chills or any sign of infection, develop new numbness or weakening in your limbs, or lose normal bladder/bowel control contact your doctor immediately. If your doctor is unavailable, proceed directly to the nearest hospital Emergency Department.
• All procedures have the potential to affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. Glenwood Radiology recommends that you arrange transportation to and from the exam.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• Please DO NOT take any VITAMINS, MINERALS, CALCIUM OR IRON for 2 days prior to and including the day of your exam.
• You may take them AFTER your exam.
• Please ensure to remove any jewelry, metal or glass prior to the exam.
• If you have had a barium study, CT or nuclear scan recently, please let us know at the time of booking your appointment.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• Please note the maximum weight for the scan is 325lbs.
• DEXA Scans are not covered by Alberta Health Services. The cost of the scan is required prior to your exam.
• Please DO NOT take any VITAMINS, MINERALS, CALCIUM OR IRON for 2 days prior to and including the day of your exam.
  You may take them AFTER your exam.
• Please ensure to remove any jewelry, metal or glass prior to the exam.
• Refrain from eating a heavy meal or drinking excessive fluids or participating in vigorous exercise. prior to your exam.
• If you have had a barium study, CT or nuclear scan recently, please let us know at the time of booking your appointment.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam is not possible.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible. If pregnancy is suspected other options using ultrasound guidance may be considered by the Radiologist.
• Continue to take all regular medications as prescribed by your doctor.
• Please be aware that your doctor may need to prescribe medication changes prior to your procedure if you are on blood thinners.
• If possible, do not take any pain medications on the day of your exam. This allows us to better assess your response to our treatment.
• If your doctor has prescribed a medication for us to inject please call us as we can likely provide it to you directly.
• Gowns are provided for your comfort. If you prefer to wear your own clothing and full undergarments, be advised that your clothing could be accidentally stained by disinfectant.
• Once treatment is complete a staff member will ask that you remain in the waiting area for 10 minutes and will re-evaluate your pain level.
• Please refrain from any heavy lifting or strenuous activities for at least 24 hours following your treatment, or as advised by your doctor.
• Serious complications are extremely rare but can happen. It may be normal to experience some mildly increased pain and discomfort the day after your procedure. However, if you suffer steadily worsening pain, experience fever/chills or any sign of infection, develop new numbness or weakening in your limbs, or lose normal bladder/bowel control contact your doctor immediately. If your doctor is unavailable, proceed directly to the nearest hospital Emergency Department.
• All procedures have the potential to affect your ability to operate a motor vehicle. Glenwood Radiology recommends that you arrange transportation to and from the exam.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• You should avoid sugary beverages or food before your exam as it may affect liver stiffness measurements.
• Fasting 6-8 hours may be required. Our team will advise you at the time of booking.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible.
• Continue to take all regular medications as prescribed by your doctor.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• This exam requires that you DO NOT wear any lotions/oils on the upper body, deodorant, powder or antiperspirant under your arms the day of your exam.
• Please wear a two-piece outfit.
• Avoid caffeine in order to reduce breast tenderness.
• You will be asked to remove any necklaces or earrings prior to the exam.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible.

What to expect during your Obstetrics Ultrasound

For pregnancy ultrasounds one additional person can be accommodated in our exam rooms after the medical portion of the pregnancy ultrasound has been completed. These rooms are equipped with a television so that you are able to view the exam. Please do not bring children to your appointment as we do not have staff available to watch them during the exam. If you wish to know the sex of the baby, you will be provided a form to complete when you check-in. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will be able to make a gender determination during your exam if the baby is not positioned well enough to obtain an unobstructed image.

Step 1: Medical Exam

The mother to be will be introduced by herself to the ultrasound technologist (Sonographer). The partner is asked to stay in the waiting area. While we understand couples would like to share the entire ultrasound experience together, our policy is to limit the first portion of the exam between the mother and the Sonographer.

Why is this step important?

While it is a very exciting experience for couples, it is important for the Sonographer to first obtain all the vital information that is needed to ensure your doctor receives all the details accurately without any distractions. During this step, the Radiologist may also request additional imaging.

Step 2: Invite partners

When the medical portion of the exam is complete we are happy to bring your partner into the scanning room to see the pregnancy in real-time. Please note there are medical circumstances where sharing the ultrasound exam may not occur.

Thank you for understanding!

We appreciate your understanding of our policy for the best medical care of all our patients.

Pregnancy FAQs

Why can’t my spouse be in the room with me?
Alberta Health Services covers Obstetrical exams which are performed to asses your health and the health of the baby. That is our priority. Although pregnancy is an exciting time, our exam is not about showing off the baby to the expecting parents or family members: our exam is performed to determine the health of the mother and the baby. If you wish to have a full show of the baby before it is born, we recommend researching institutions such as U C Baby.

Why do I have to drink water?

A full bladder moves bowel out from your pelvis into your abdomen, helping visualization of the pregnancy, uterus and cervix. Your bladder should not be so full that it causes pain. If your bladder is very full and painful, you should empty a small amount so that you are more comfortable.

What is a 3D Ultrasound?
3D ultrasound allows you to view your baby on our high resolution monitor as it moves in real-time and produces life-like images of the fetus. 3D ultrasound is NOT part of a normal obstetrical ultrasound. Obstetrical patients are eligible for 3D between 26 to 36 weeks gestation. 3D cannot be done on its own without an already requested obstetrical exam. 3D will only be added at the end of your scheduled obstetrical exam if it is requested at the time of booking and the technologist is available. The 3D ultrasound is free, however if the technologist is able to get good pictures that you would like to keep each printed picture is $15.00 and a CD of all of the images it is $50.00.

What is a Nuchal Translucency exam?
A nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound is a screening test which assesses whether your baby is likely to have Down’s syndrome. A Nuchal Translucency ultrasound must be performed between 11 weeks and not later than 13 weeks plus six days of pregnancy. Before 11 weeks the ultrasound is technically difficult because the baby is so tiny and, after 14 weeks, any excess fluid may be absorbed by the baby’s developing lymphatic system. A Blood Test is required within 24 hours AFTER the ultrasound has been completed. We will provide you with a blood work form if your physician did not provide you with one.

Why can’t Nuchal Translucency exams be done after 4:00 PM?
A sonographer must have an NT licence to perform an NT exam. Currently, we have technologists that have NT licences available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays.

Do you have a blood lab in the building?
We do not have a blood lab in the building. The closest Dynalife locations are Meadowlark Health Centre, Westgrove Professional Building and Callingwood Market Square.

Why can’t you just check the gender of my baby without a requisition?
The gender of the baby is not of medical concern. The health of your baby is of medical concern and that is why the Obstetrical Routine exam is performed. We are happy to provide the gender of the baby to you IF it can be seen during the exam and you have signed the consent form. If we are not able to see the gender, we cannot book another exam strictly to find out the gender.

Vascular Ultrasound

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for your ultrasound exam.
• You may need to remove all clothing and jewelry in the area to be examined.

Bladder, Pelvis or Pregnancy Under 28 Weeks

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• The exam requires a full bladder.
• Drink and finish 1 litre (4 cups) of water 1 hour prior to the appointment time.
• DO NOT empty your bladder until after the examination.
• If your bladder is not full, the examination may have to be rescheduled.
• You may eat regularly prior to the exam.

Biophysical Profile or Pregnancy 28 Weeks and Over

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• The exam requires a partially full bladder. Drink and finish 500 ml (2 cups) of water 45 minutes prior to the appointment time. DO NOT empty your bladder until after the examination. If your bladder is not full, the examination may have to be rescheduled. Please eat 30 minutes prior to the examination.

Abdomen

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• DO NOT eat, drink, chew or consume anything by mouth 8 hours prior to the examination.
• You may still take your medication with water.

Abdomen and Pelvis

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• DO NOT eat, drink, chew or consume anything but water 8 hours prior to the examination.
• Drink and finish 1 litre (4 cups) of water 1 hour prior to the appointment time.
• DO NOT empty your bladder until after the examination.
• If your bladder is not full, the examination may have to be rescheduled.
• You may still take your medication with water.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to provide enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for your ultrasound exam.
• You may need to remove all clothing and jewelry in the area to be examined.

How to Prepare for Your Exam

• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to change and prepare for your examination.
• It is recommended that you dress comfortably.
• Please avoid clothing that has zippers, clasps, snaps, buttons and/or beading near the area to be imaged.
• Any metal or jewelry near the area to be imaged must be removed prior to the X-Ray.
• Please note: if there is a chance that you are pregnant, the exam may not be possible.