Gynecologist and obstetrician

 

 

About Shape Two
thorbjørn brook steen

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Thorbjørn Brook Steen back as part of the team at Oslo Midwife and Ultrasound Clinic. He is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with over 20 years of experience as a gynecologist and obstetrician.

Thorbjørn has broad expertise in women’s health and a strong commitment to supporting women who experience birth anxiety or have complex emotions related to pregnancy and childbirth. He offers safe, personalized care at every stage – before, during, and after pregnancy.

Dr. Steen offers

Dr. Steen offers:

* Support and counseling for birth anxiety

* Monitoring and care for high-risk pregnancies

* Birth planning, including after previous cesarean sections or difficult deliveries

* Postpartum check-ups, including after cesarean sections

* Follow-up care after miscarriage

* Gynecological health checks and general assessments


You don’t need a referral to book an appointment.

For those who need more than standard care

The World Health Organization estimates that one in four pregnant women requires additional medical or psychological support during pregnancy. At our clinic, you’ll meet experienced midwives who support healthy, low-risk pregnancies – and an obstetrician who can provide specialized care when needed, with no waiting time and the time to truly listen.

A strong voice for women's health

Thorbjørn is known as a passionate communicator and advocate for knowledge-sharing around pregnancy and childbirth. His contributions include:

* Blogging about women’s health for VG and Foreldre.no

* Authoring the books “New Life – Everything About Pregnancy, Birth, and the Postpartum Period” and “Help, I’m Going to Give Birth!”

* Appearing on several podcasts covering pregnancy, birth, and women’s health

* Serving as a regular lecturer in the midwifery program at OsloMet

* Delivering talks on birth anxiety and other topics to healthcare professionals across Norway


 

With Dr. Steen on board, we offer a holistic, multidisciplinary approach – for those who value safety, experience, and care that makes time to see and hear you.

Tricefy

We send pictures/videos to your phone

 

All ultrasound examinations include photos and films sent directly to your mobile phone(s). (Unfortunately, the files do not come with audio)

It’s nice if you bring a companion with you. The experience can be somewhat diminished if there are too many people present. This has to do with both space and potential noise issues. Our experience is that children under the age of 5–6 don’t have the proper understanding or appreciation of the ultrasound examination.

 

FAQ

What is ultrasound?

2D (two-dimensional) ultrasound is sound waves that are transmitted from a probe into the body. The sound waves have such a high frequency that they’re inaudible to the human ear.

When the sound waves hit the body tissue, an echo occurs. The echo causes the sound waves to return to the sound head, which captures these sound signals.
After processing on a computer, the incoming audio signals appear as vivid images in black and white on a screen.



Is ultrasound dangerous?

Ultrasounds of pregnant women have been performed for more than 40 years. No adverse effects on women or foetuses have been recorded.

What happens if a missed abortion (MA) is detected at an early ultrasound?

Sometimes it happens that we do not see cardiac activity. This is usually due to a chromosomal abnormality.

We measure the embryo and refer the woman to the hospital she belongs to. Normally she will get an appointment in a few days. There, a gynaecologist will confirm the finding and a surgical or medical abortion will be performed.

The next day we send her a message to check in on her.

In case of suspicion of illness or abnormalities, what happens next?

The midwives who perform ultrasound have completed one year of foetal diagnosis at the National Centre for Emergency Medicine at NTNU. If we see pictures that deviate from the normal we will refer the woman to a maternal-foetal medicine specialist at the National Hospital. She’ll then get an appointment within a few days.

When is ultrasound done internally (vaginal), and on the stomach (abdominal)?

We perform ultrasound vaginally early in the pregnancy, that is, from weeks 6–12. This is because the embryo is so small and the pictures become much clearer on an internal ultrasound.

The woman must lie with her legs in the leg holder with a towel over her. Most people have no problems with this.

Occasionally we also do an internal ultrasound in week 12. This is if the woman has a uterus that is turned slightly backwards or if she’s overweight.
In the case of a 3D ultrasound, the examination is done abdominally.