Frequently Asked Questions

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"Limited Diagnostics" refers to gender determination, the position of the baby, the position of the placenta (unless low lying) and heart rate. We are happy to offer this service in all of our sessions. Please remember this is not meant to replace your complete diagnostic ultrasound with your healthcare provider.

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2D, 3D, 4D, HD, and HDLive are trademarked terminology used in the industry to distinguish the different types of pictures and videos that can be provided.

• 2D ultrasounds are the traditional black & white ultrasounds. The pictures show the skeletal structure of the baby. You can also see the baby moving. This is the type of ultrasound that was probably used for your diagnostic ultrasound.
• 3D imaging shows the tissue (skin) of the baby. These are the images that look like pictures of your baby rather than pictures of your baby's skeleton. You can see the roundness of the baby's face, the shape of the nose and the contours of the lips. The color is computer-generated to enhance the pictures and make them more appealing.
• 4D/5D/HD imaging is a video where you see the baby moving with amazing clarity. We capture still photos from the video. 5D/HD is software that is used to smooth out the picture and make it a sharper image.

AWomen seeking an elective prenatal ultrasound with our facility 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.

We offer elective 2D, 3D, 4D & HD prenatal ultrasounds to provide a positive bonding experience for the mother, father and family members with your baby in the womb. 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 3D 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.

No, but it is our policy that all women requesting an elective ultrasound provide documentation that they are receiving prenatal care.  Documentation can be an ultrasound picture from your medical facility, appointment reminder card or something from your online chart with your Doctor’s office.

Extensive studies for 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.