The
questions listed below are the most frequently asked questions about
our Elective Prenatal Ultrasound packages. Should you have any
questions that are not answered below, please call us at (706)210-4021 or drop us an email at 4dinfo@comcast.net.
We
offer elective 2D, 3D & 4D prenatal Ultrasounds to provide a
positive bonding experience for the mother, father and family members
with the unborn baby. We feel that realistic surface images provide a
connection between the parents and baby that can be beneficial to the
whole family. We make no claims that 3-D as used in this examination is
performed to better assess the baby for abnormalities. 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 recommended for
screening. This elective procedure is NOT covered by insurance.
Absolutely NOT!
Women seeking an elective prenatal Ultrasound with Prenatal Imaging
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. The issues that we are evaluating in the elective prenatal
Ultrasound session include a limited diagnostic scan to confirm
heartbeat, the number of babies in the pregnancy, the position of the
baby, and the placental location. Please note, at no time is this exam
to be used in place of a complete diagnostic Ultrasound.
Extensive
studies over 30 years have found that Ultrasound has not been shown to
cause any harm to mother or baby. Routine scanning of all pregnancies
is now normal throughout the United States. 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 exposure.
Yes, appointments are necessary for all of our services.
Depending
on the package you choose, the 4D Ultrasound session will last between
15 and 30 minutes. If you have purchased the Gold or Platinum package,
plan on spending an hour with us as the second half hour will be used
to choose the pictures of your baby you would like to print.
If
you plan on having only one 4D Ultrasound examination, we would
recommend having the examination performed between the 26th 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.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!!
If you don't normally drink water daily you should consider doing so
beginning at least 5 days before your scheduled appointment. Hydration
can significantly improve the clarity of an ultrasound. Expectant
mothers that are heavy or full-figured should consider scheduling their
4D ultrasound between 31 and 35 weeks of pregnancy, as the ultrasound
tends to be clearer and the results more desirable and comparable to
the images in our gallery.
NO.
There is no extra cost for twins or multiples. We do recommend that you
schedule your appointment between the 24th and 30th week of your
pregancy, as the babies tend to have room to move and interact with us
and each other.
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. We make no
promises that the images will be similar to those you might have seen
elsewhere or even from our clinic, or that we can always meet
everyone's expectations. Every baby scans differently, depending on its
gestational age, position, amount of fluid, and mother's condition. We
promise to make every effort to obtain the best possible images of
whatever parts of the baby that can be seen.
Yes.
In fact, we encourage our clients to invite family and friends to
attend the elective 4D Ultrasound session. This is a joyous and
wonderful experience, one that can be shared with your family and loved
ones. We can comfortably accommodate 7 to 8 people in our Ultrasound
Room. Our Ultrasound Room is specifically arranged so that everyone in
your party will have an excellent view of our large screen 4D images of
the baby.
Yes,
in most cases we can 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.
Typically, gender can be determined with a great deal of accuracy at
and beyond 18 weeks of pregnancy.
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. We accept
cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards.
We
use the state of the art GE Voluson 730 PRO to complete all Ultrasound
examinations. The GE Voluson 730 PRO has been seen in GE television
commercials and many printed articles from around the world. This
machine is the best 2D, 3D and 4D Ultrasound machine available. Please
note, many organizations claim to use "state-of-the-art" equipment,
when in fact they use older or inferior technology. Only the GE Voluson
730 generates 3D images with amazing clarity and gives you the same
clarity with 4D imagery of your baby in motion. Our sonogram equipment
allows you to see your baby in live motion video unlike any other on
the market today.
We have packages to fit just about anyone’s budget. Please refer to the “Services” section of the website for pricing.
We
do not provide Diagnostic Ultrasound services to determine an estimated
due date, detect anomalies, or to estimate the weight and/or length of
the baby.
