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Ultrasound imaging of the pelvis uses sound waves to produce pictures of the structures and organs in the lower abdomen and pelvis. There are three types of pelvic ultrasound: abdominal, vaginal (for women), and rectal (for men). These exams are frequently used to evaluate the reproductive and urinary systems. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. This procedure requires little to no special preparation. You may be asked to drink water prior to the examination to fill your bladder. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. What is Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging? Ultrasound is safe and painless, and produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small transducer (probe) and ultrasound gel placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted from the probe through the gel into the...

Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) Home  /  Labor and Birth  /  Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD): Causes And Diagnosis Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) occurs when a baby’s head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis. It is believed that true CPD is rare, but many cases of “ failure to progress ” during labor are given a diagnosis of CPD. When an  accurate diagnosis of CPD has been made, the safest type of delivery for mother and baby is a  cesarean . What causes cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)? Possible causes of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) include: Large baby due to: Hereditary factors Diabetes Postmaturity (still pregnant after due date has passed) Multiparity (not the first pregnancy) Abnormal fetal positions Small pelvis Abnormally shaped pelvis How is cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) diagnosed? The diagnosis of cephalopelvic disproportion is o...