Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED TO HAVE AN APPOINTMENT? DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS?
YES, APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES. NO, WALK-INS ARE NOT ACCEPTED DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF AFFECTING THE NEXT SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.
RESTRICTIONS APPLY: (If and only if, walk-in status doesn't affect the next appt. time.)
WHAT IS A ELECTIVE PRENATAL ULTRASOUND?
AN ELECTIVE 2D/3D/4D PRENATAL ULTRASOUND IS AN ULTRASOUND PERFORMED AT THE CLIENTS REQUEST WITH REALISTIC-4D LIVE-MOTION WHICH IS BENEFICIAL IN PROVIDING A CONNECTION AND A POSITIVE BONDING EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AS WELL.
IS A 3D/4D SAFE? ANY RISKS TO BABY OR ME?
EXTENSIVE 30 YRS. STUDIES ON ULTRASOUND EFFECTS AND TECHNOLOGY HAVE NOT SHOWN OR PROVEN TO CAUSE HARM TO EITHER MOTHER OR BABY. 3D/4D SCANNING USES THE EXACT SAME TYPE AND INTENSITY AS REGULAR 2D ULTRASOUND. IN TERMS OF EXPOSURE, 3D/4D IS SIMILAR TO 2D. THE PROBE PLACED ON BODY, SENDS SOUND WAVES THRU TISSUE, LISTENS TO A RETURN ECHO AND PRODUCES AN IMAGE. SO, NO THERE'S NO ACTUAL RISKS INVOLVED.
DOES THIS ULTRASOUND REPLACE ONE AT MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! IN NO WAY!! WOMAN WHO ELECT TO GET A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND MUST BE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN RECEIVING ACTUAL PRENATAL CARE, AND MUST HAVE ALREADY UNDERGONE A COMPLETE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING ULTRASOUND ORDERED BY THEIR PHYSICIAN CONFIRMING DUE DATE, FETAL ANOMALIES, AND/OR OTHER RELATED PREGNANCY ISSUES.
HOW FAR ALONG OR AT HOW MANY WEEKS CAN I GET A 3D/4D?
WE SUGGEST TO BE AT LEAST BETWEEN 28-34 WKS IF YOU’RE ONLY HAVING ONE ULTRASOUND. HOWEVER, MANY MOTHERS ENJOY OBTAINING IMAGES FROM 2ND & 3RD TRIMESTERS. WE SUGGEST TO BE FROM 25-36 WKS. MULTIPLE GESTATIONS (2+BABIES) ARE RECOMMENDED TO VISIT NO LATER THAN 27 WKS DUE TO LESS SPACE AVAILABLE.
HOW LONG DOES THE 3D/4D ULTRASOUND SESSION TAKE?
DEPENDING ON WHICH PACKAGE, THE SESSION CAN RUN BETWEEN 10-30 MIN. PREPARE FOR AT LEAST 1 HR OF TIME FROM START TO FINISH. PLEASE BE ON TIME, AND ALLOW TIME FOR REGISTRATION, SET UP, SCANNING TIME, FINALIZING, FORMATTING, AND PRINTING PROCESS.
CAN I BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS? HOW MANY GUESTS ALLOWED?
YES!! DEFINITELY!! BRINGING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED.
SHARING THE JOYOUS & WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND SESSION IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ALLOW LOVED ONES TO BOND WITH BABY AND BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING MOMENT. (5-7 GUESTS PLEASE).
CAN YOU TELL THE BABY'S GENDER?
YES, IN MAJORITY OF THE CASES WE CAN PROVIDE INDICATION OF SEX (GENDER) OF THE BABY. WE DON'T GUARANTEE BABY'S COOPERATION ALWAYS. SEVERAL FACTORS AFFECT THIS PROCESS, BUT WE'LL DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE THE GENDER. RESTRICTIONS APPLY: (Must be at least 17wks)
IS A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND COVERED BY INSURANCE/MEDICAID?
A 3D/4D IS AN ELECTIVE ULTRASOUND, AND IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ REGULAR ORDERED ULTRASOUND. SO AT THIS TIME, INSURANCE/MEDICAID DOESN’T COVER THE COST OF THIS ULTRASOUND. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OUT OF POCKET FOR THESE SERVICES. WE DO ACCEPT MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, AND CASH.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
WE OFFER VARIOUS PACKAGES AND OPTIONS FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS & PACKAGE OPTIONS AT AFFORDABLE COSTS. WE WILL OFFER OCCASIONAL DISCOUNT AND PROMOTIONS ON OUR SERVICES. VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL OFFICE FOR CURRENT OFFER.
IF NOT SATISFIED WITH OUTCOME OR RESULTS, WILL I NEED TO PAY?
IN THE RARE EVENT THAT FACTORS ARE IMPEDING A SATISFACTORY IMAGE, WE WILL ACCOMMODATE AND RESCHEDULE YOU FOR A SECOND RE-SCAN AS A ONE-TIME COURTESY AT NO CHARGE. BUT, REFUNDS BASED SOLELY ON 3D/4D PICTURE QUALITY, UNFORTUNATELY, IS NOT BASIS IF AT LEAST 1-2 VISIBLE IMAGES WERE ACQUIRED AND OBTAINED.
WILL I ALWAYS GET A GOOD 3D PICTURE/ OR WILL IT TURN OUT HOW I EXPECTED?
USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS. ALL BABIES ARE DIFFERENT. IF BABY IS CONSTANTLY LOOKING FACE DOWN OR AWAY (FACING TOWARDS SPINE), IT'S DIFFICULT TO GET A FACE IMAGE. EXTREMITIES(HANDS/FEET), PLACENTA, UMBILICAL CORD, NOT ENOUGH FLUID, AND EVEN PATIENT'S BODY HABITS ARE ALL FACTORS AND ISSUES THAT PLAY A BIG ROLE IN THE OUTCOME OF THE PICTURE. NO PROMISES MADE, FOR IMAGES TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHERS FROM ELSEWHERE, OUR FACILITY, OR MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS WITH THE IMAGES. HOWEVER, WE DO PROMISE TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT AND DO OUR BEST TO OBTAIN AND GET THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE OF FACE AND ANY OTHER BABY BODY PARTS THAT WE CAN SEE.
WHY DO MY BABY'S ARM, LEG, HEAD, FOOT LOOK CUT OFF?
WHY IS THERE A HOLE ON MY BABY?
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A 3D IMAGE. BEST EXAMPLE TO EXPLAIN THIS FACTOR IS LIKE WHEN TAKING A GROUP PICTURE FROM THE WAIST UP WITH A CAMERA. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY DON'T HAVE THEM.... (RIGHT?). SAME CONCEPT APPLIES HERE. THEY ARE JUST NOT IN THE PICTURE. WITH 3D/4D THERE IS MORE THAN JUST HEIGHT & WIDTH TO CONSIDER. THERE'S ALSO DEPTH. THINK ABOUT IT LIKE A BOX, EVERYTHING IN THAT BOX WILL BE IN THE PICTURE, ANYTHING ON THE INSIDE EDGES WILL SHOW, AND ANYTHING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE WILL BE CUT OUT FROM THE PICTURE.
IN REFERENCE TO THE HOLE ON THE HEAD, THAT ARTIFACT IS PRODUCED BY DIFFERENT REASONS. STRUCTURES TOUCHING BABY'S BODY PARTS SUCH AS: PLACENTA, HAND, FOOT... ETC. ALL THOSE FACTORS CAN PRODUCE A SHADOW AND APPEAR IN THAT AREA OR SPOT. MAKING IT LOOK LIKE A HOLE. THE DARK AREA AROUND THE HEAD IS SIMPLY A SHADOW PRODUCED BY WEAK SIGNAL RETURN DUE TO HEAD CURVATURE. HAIR CAN PRODUCE RIDGES ON TOP OF THE HEAD IN THE PICTURE.
YES, APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES. NO, WALK-INS ARE NOT ACCEPTED DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF AFFECTING THE NEXT SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.
RESTRICTIONS APPLY: (If and only if, walk-in status doesn't affect the next appt. time.)
WHAT IS A ELECTIVE PRENATAL ULTRASOUND?
AN ELECTIVE 2D/3D/4D PRENATAL ULTRASOUND IS AN ULTRASOUND PERFORMED AT THE CLIENTS REQUEST WITH REALISTIC-4D LIVE-MOTION WHICH IS BENEFICIAL IN PROVIDING A CONNECTION AND A POSITIVE BONDING EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AS WELL.
IS A 3D/4D SAFE? ANY RISKS TO BABY OR ME?
EXTENSIVE 30 YRS. STUDIES ON ULTRASOUND EFFECTS AND TECHNOLOGY HAVE NOT SHOWN OR PROVEN TO CAUSE HARM TO EITHER MOTHER OR BABY. 3D/4D SCANNING USES THE EXACT SAME TYPE AND INTENSITY AS REGULAR 2D ULTRASOUND. IN TERMS OF EXPOSURE, 3D/4D IS SIMILAR TO 2D. THE PROBE PLACED ON BODY, SENDS SOUND WAVES THRU TISSUE, LISTENS TO A RETURN ECHO AND PRODUCES AN IMAGE. SO, NO THERE'S NO ACTUAL RISKS INVOLVED.
DOES THIS ULTRASOUND REPLACE ONE AT MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! IN NO WAY!! WOMAN WHO ELECT TO GET A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND MUST BE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN RECEIVING ACTUAL PRENATAL CARE, AND MUST HAVE ALREADY UNDERGONE A COMPLETE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC SCREENING ULTRASOUND ORDERED BY THEIR PHYSICIAN CONFIRMING DUE DATE, FETAL ANOMALIES, AND/OR OTHER RELATED PREGNANCY ISSUES.
HOW FAR ALONG OR AT HOW MANY WEEKS CAN I GET A 3D/4D?
WE SUGGEST TO BE AT LEAST BETWEEN 28-34 WKS IF YOU’RE ONLY HAVING ONE ULTRASOUND. HOWEVER, MANY MOTHERS ENJOY OBTAINING IMAGES FROM 2ND & 3RD TRIMESTERS. WE SUGGEST TO BE FROM 25-36 WKS. MULTIPLE GESTATIONS (2+BABIES) ARE RECOMMENDED TO VISIT NO LATER THAN 27 WKS DUE TO LESS SPACE AVAILABLE.
HOW LONG DOES THE 3D/4D ULTRASOUND SESSION TAKE?
DEPENDING ON WHICH PACKAGE, THE SESSION CAN RUN BETWEEN 10-30 MIN. PREPARE FOR AT LEAST 1 HR OF TIME FROM START TO FINISH. PLEASE BE ON TIME, AND ALLOW TIME FOR REGISTRATION, SET UP, SCANNING TIME, FINALIZING, FORMATTING, AND PRINTING PROCESS.
CAN I BRING FAMILY & FRIENDS? HOW MANY GUESTS ALLOWED?
YES!! DEFINITELY!! BRINGING FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS IS GREATLY ENCOURAGED.
SHARING THE JOYOUS & WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND SESSION IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ALLOW LOVED ONES TO BOND WITH BABY AND BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING MOMENT. (5-7 GUESTS PLEASE).
CAN YOU TELL THE BABY'S GENDER?
YES, IN MAJORITY OF THE CASES WE CAN PROVIDE INDICATION OF SEX (GENDER) OF THE BABY. WE DON'T GUARANTEE BABY'S COOPERATION ALWAYS. SEVERAL FACTORS AFFECT THIS PROCESS, BUT WE'LL DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE THE GENDER. RESTRICTIONS APPLY: (Must be at least 17wks)
IS A 3D/4D ULTRASOUND COVERED BY INSURANCE/MEDICAID?
A 3D/4D IS AN ELECTIVE ULTRASOUND, AND IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS’ REGULAR ORDERED ULTRASOUND. SO AT THIS TIME, INSURANCE/MEDICAID DOESN’T COVER THE COST OF THIS ULTRASOUND. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING OUT OF POCKET FOR THESE SERVICES. WE DO ACCEPT MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS, AND CASH.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
WE OFFER VARIOUS PACKAGES AND OPTIONS FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS & PACKAGE OPTIONS AT AFFORDABLE COSTS. WE WILL OFFER OCCASIONAL DISCOUNT AND PROMOTIONS ON OUR SERVICES. VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL OFFICE FOR CURRENT OFFER.
IF NOT SATISFIED WITH OUTCOME OR RESULTS, WILL I NEED TO PAY?
IN THE RARE EVENT THAT FACTORS ARE IMPEDING A SATISFACTORY IMAGE, WE WILL ACCOMMODATE AND RESCHEDULE YOU FOR A SECOND RE-SCAN AS A ONE-TIME COURTESY AT NO CHARGE. BUT, REFUNDS BASED SOLELY ON 3D/4D PICTURE QUALITY, UNFORTUNATELY, IS NOT BASIS IF AT LEAST 1-2 VISIBLE IMAGES WERE ACQUIRED AND OBTAINED.
WILL I ALWAYS GET A GOOD 3D PICTURE/ OR WILL IT TURN OUT HOW I EXPECTED?
USUALLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS. ALL BABIES ARE DIFFERENT. IF BABY IS CONSTANTLY LOOKING FACE DOWN OR AWAY (FACING TOWARDS SPINE), IT'S DIFFICULT TO GET A FACE IMAGE. EXTREMITIES(HANDS/FEET), PLACENTA, UMBILICAL CORD, NOT ENOUGH FLUID, AND EVEN PATIENT'S BODY HABITS ARE ALL FACTORS AND ISSUES THAT PLAY A BIG ROLE IN THE OUTCOME OF THE PICTURE. NO PROMISES MADE, FOR IMAGES TO BE SIMILAR TO OTHERS FROM ELSEWHERE, OUR FACILITY, OR MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS WITH THE IMAGES. HOWEVER, WE DO PROMISE TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT AND DO OUR BEST TO OBTAIN AND GET THE BEST IMAGE POSSIBLE OF FACE AND ANY OTHER BABY BODY PARTS THAT WE CAN SEE.
WHY DO MY BABY'S ARM, LEG, HEAD, FOOT LOOK CUT OFF?
WHY IS THERE A HOLE ON MY BABY?
REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A 3D IMAGE. BEST EXAMPLE TO EXPLAIN THIS FACTOR IS LIKE WHEN TAKING A GROUP PICTURE FROM THE WAIST UP WITH A CAMERA. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY DON'T HAVE THEM.... (RIGHT?). SAME CONCEPT APPLIES HERE. THEY ARE JUST NOT IN THE PICTURE. WITH 3D/4D THERE IS MORE THAN JUST HEIGHT & WIDTH TO CONSIDER. THERE'S ALSO DEPTH. THINK ABOUT IT LIKE A BOX, EVERYTHING IN THAT BOX WILL BE IN THE PICTURE, ANYTHING ON THE INSIDE EDGES WILL SHOW, AND ANYTHING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE WILL BE CUT OUT FROM THE PICTURE.
IN REFERENCE TO THE HOLE ON THE HEAD, THAT ARTIFACT IS PRODUCED BY DIFFERENT REASONS. STRUCTURES TOUCHING BABY'S BODY PARTS SUCH AS: PLACENTA, HAND, FOOT... ETC. ALL THOSE FACTORS CAN PRODUCE A SHADOW AND APPEAR IN THAT AREA OR SPOT. MAKING IT LOOK LIKE A HOLE. THE DARK AREA AROUND THE HEAD IS SIMPLY A SHADOW PRODUCED BY WEAK SIGNAL RETURN DUE TO HEAD CURVATURE. HAIR CAN PRODUCE RIDGES ON TOP OF THE HEAD IN THE PICTURE.