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What
is 3D / 4D Ultrasound?
Like
all ultrasound studies, the 3D / 4D uses high frequency sound waves to
create images that can be viewed on a monitor screen. In the
3D /
4D scan you are able to see your baby in a 3D - more life like
image, instead of the familiar flat, grainy 2D pictures. The 4th
dimension is real time movement. You may be able to catch your baby
smiling, yawning or sucking his/her thumb.
Is
it Safe?
Prenatal
ultrasound has been used widely over the last 35 years and no studies
that we are aware of have shown ultrasound to cause any harm to the
mother or baby. If you have ANY concerns about the safety of
ultrasound we URGE you to speak to your healthcare professional before
making your
appointment. Your healthcare
professional
is ALWAYS your best source of
information for any health concerns. You must be under the
care of a healthcare professional and supply us with the name and
contact information to use our service.
Who
will be performing my scan?
An
ultrasound technologist or a registered nurse specially trained in the
safe and efficient use of our equipment and in obtaining the best
images possible of your baby.
When
should I have my scan done?
You may have your ultrasound as early as 18 weeks if your main desire
is to find out the gender of your baby, but remember that the baby is
quite skeletal at this point. The best time to see details of
the
features is 28-32 weeks when the baby has more fat on his/her body but
still has room to move around. Some parents choose to come
early
for gender determination and then come back when the baby has more
fat. Keep in mind that there are MANY variables involved in
getting clear images.
How
will I pay for my 3D / 4D Ultrasound?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards and cash. Since
this is
not a diagnostic procedure,
insurance companies will not pay for your scan. Consider our
service like taking your baby to a photography studio and having
portraits made.
How
long will my appointment take?
You
should plan on an hour for your appointment. The actual
scanning time will be 20-30 minutes. We allow extra time in
case
your baby is uncooperative we will be able to have you do some things
that we find helpful in these situations ie drinking juice or soda,
eating chocolate, walking around etc.
Can
friends or family come with me for my appointment?
We welcome your family and friends to share the joy of this once in a
lifetime experience. We have comfortable seating for 6 adults. Children are welcome but with VERY FEW exceptions become
restless and bored very quickly. Many parents cannot really enjoy
seeing the new baby while wrestling a crying toddler, trying to
entertain a preschooler etc.
I don’t
want to know the sex of
my baby - can I still get a
3D/4D ultrasound?
Absolutely! We will focus on the upper body and face as we usually
do. Most untrained people would not be able to identify the
gender of a baby even if given the opportunity to see the genital area.
What
days and
hours are you open?
We are open by appointment Monday through
Saturday. We have evening appointments Monday through Friday with the
last
appointment at 7:00 p.m.
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