The questions listed below are the most frequently asked questions about our Elective Prenatal 3D & 4D Ultrasound packages.  Should you have any question that are not answered below, please call us at (334) 446-6187 or feel free to send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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What is an elective prenatal ultrasound?

We offer elective 2D,4D, and HD live prenatal ultrasounds to provide a proactive, positive bonding experience for the mother, father and family members with your baby.  Realistic surface images provide a connection between the parents and baby that can be beneficial to the whole family.  A medical, diagnostic ultrasound 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 with See Who's Kickin 3D/4d 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.  Your imaging session at See Who's Kickin 3D/4D Ultrasound is strictly an elective ultrasound.  We demonstrate and document only the existence of a heart beat.  Please note, 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.  Routine scanning of all pregnancies is now normal throughout the United States.  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. 4D and HD live 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. 

 

Do I need an appointment?

 

Yes, appointments are necessary for all of our services.

 

How Long does the 4d/HD Ultrasound take?

 

Depending on the package you choose, the 4D/HD live   ultrasound session will last between 15 and 30 minutes.

 

How far along should I be before I have a 4D/HD live ultrasound?

 

If you plan on having only one 4D/HD live ultrasound session, we would recommend having the ultrasound performed between the 26th and 35th week of the pregnancy.  However, excellent images of your baby can be obtained anytime after about 26 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 looking face down, i.e. towards your spine, it may be difficult to see the baby's face.  Other factors that can influence the images are gestational age, anterior placenta, amount of amniotic fluid, and maternal obesity.  We will be happy to discuss with you our policies and your options should your scan be difficult to obtain.

We also offer shy baby, if no images are obtained of the face, you will receive one more complimentary 4D scan to be given at another time.

 

Can I bring my family and friends?

 

Yes. In fact, we encourage our clients to invite family and friends to attend all of our elective ultrasound services.  This is a joyous and wonderful experience, one that can be shared with your family and loved ones.

 

Are you able to tell the sex 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.

 

Are any of our elective services 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.  We accept cash, debit and credit cards.

 

What kind of ultrasound equipment do you use to perform the 3D/4D ultrasounds?

 

We use the state-of-the-art Samsung HS60 to complete all ultrasound sessions.  This machine is the finest 2D, 4D and HD LIVE ultrasound machine available anywhere.   

 

How much does it cost?

 

We have packages to fit just about anyone's budget.  Please refer to our pricing page for more information on available packages. 

 

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