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What is an elective prenatal ultrasound ?
2D, 3D & 4D prenatal ultrasounds are made to provide a proactive, positive bonding experience for the mother, father and family members with the unborn baby. Realistic surface images provide a connection between the parents and baby that can be beneficial to the whole family. A routine ultrasound examination should have already been performed to assess the gestational age of the fetus and to evaluate for fetal anomalies, as well as the basic components of fetal anatomy.
Does this take the place of an ultrasound at my doctor's office?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! Women seeking an elective prenatal ultrasound must already be receiving treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal care and have already undergone a medical, diagnostic ultrasound ordered by their provider to confirm their due date, screen for fetal anomalies, and to look for any other pregnancy related issues. Imaging session is strictly an elective ultrasound. At no time is this elective experience to be confused with, or used in place of, a diagnostic ultrasound.
Is it safe? Are there any risks to me, or my baby?
Extensive studies conducted over 35 years have found that ultrasound has not been shown to cause any harm to mother or baby. These routine scans would be considered highly irresponsible if there were even a small risk to mother or baby. In 3D/4D scanning, exactly the same type and intensity of ultrasound is used as with conventional 2D scanning. 3D and 4D Ultrasound both utilize sound waves to look inside the body. The technology is similar to radar. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into the body, listens for the return echo and generates an image. 4D ultrasound will be similar to a conventional scan in terms of sound exposure.
How far along should I be before I have a 4D ultrasound?
If you plan on having only one 4D ultrasound session, we would recommend having the ultrasound performed between the 20th and 34th week of the pregnancy. However, excellent images of your baby can be obtained anytime after about 22 weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers obtain more than one 4D ultrasound and have images to enjoy from their second and third trimesters.
Will I always get a beautiful picture of my baby?
Usually, but not always. Sometimes if the baby is persistently looking face down, i.e. towards your spine, it may be difficult to see the baby's face. If this happens, a repeat scan in one hour will usually succeed because the baby has turned to a favorable position. Every baby scans differently, depending on its gestational age, position, amount of fluid, and mother's condition.
Are you able to tell the sex of the baby?
Yes, in most cases it provide an indication of the sex of the baby. We can't however guarantee that the baby will cooperate during your session. Certain factors such as body tissue content, developmental stage and fetal position all affect the ability to determine sex.
Is the 4D ultrasound covered by Insurance?
At this point, insurance does not cover the costs of our ultrasounds. Since this is an elective procedure and is not intended to be a replacement for your doctor ordered ultrasound, you will need to pay the cost of this ultrasound as an out of pocket expense.
What kind of ultrasound equipment do you use to perform the 4D ultrasounds?
We use the state-of-the-art GE Voluson 730 EXPERT to complete all ultrasound sessions. The GE Voluson 730 EXPERT has been seen in GE television commercials and many printed articles from around the world. This machine is the finest 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machine available anywhere. Please note, many organizations claim to use "state-of-the-art" equipment, when in fact they use older or inferior technology.
How much does it cost?
Many offers in this field and many packages exist and there is some of them :
EARLY PEEK EXPERIENCE: Before 23 Weeks - $125.00!
Perfect for parents who wish to capture early movements, view the whole body and determine gender! This package also allows parents to come back at a later date to view facial features at a discount! Facial features are much more defined after 28 weeks.
• 10+ minute 2D and 4D ultrasound session recorded on DVD , set to music
• CD with 10-20 3D color JPG images, ideal for printing or emailing.
• 6 black & white pictures
• Gender determination (upon request)
• Theater viewing for up to ten people on our 100 inch screen
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