But add in the cost of recruiting, training and more, and the dollars start growing. (Save time and money by following these tips to a smooth career transition.
1 Other ultrasound exams, such as of the pelvis, may require a full bladder, so your doctor might ask you to drink up to six glasses of water two hours before the exam and not urinate until the exam is completed.
How many ultrasound exams will I have during my pregnancy? You should have at least one standard exam during your pregnancy, which usually is performed at 18â22 weeks of pregnancy. Some women may have an ultrasound exam in the first trimester of pregnancy. A first-trimester ultrasound exam is not standard because it is too early to see many of the fetusâs limbs and organs in detail. An ultrasound exam done this early is used to do the following: Estimate gestational age.