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· What
is the difference between 2D, 3D and 4D Ultrasound?
· What is elective 3D/4D prenatal
Ultrasound?
· Do I need a referral for
from my Doctor?
· Does this scan take the
place of my Doctor referred Ultrasound’s?
· Is the 3D/4D scan covered
by Medicare or Private Health Care Funds?
· Who will perform my Ultrasound?
· Is Ultrasound safe? Are
there any risks to me, or my baby?
· I am having twins/multiples.
What other information do I need to know?
· Do you offer after hours
appointments?
· When is the best time to
have my 3D/4D Ultrasound?
· Can I have a scan before
27 weeks or after 32 weeks?
· If my appointment is during
27 to 32 weeks, am I guaranteed to get the
perfect’ picture of my baby?
· Can I bring my family and
friends?
· When can I find out the
sex of my baby?
· What if I don’t want
to know the sex of my baby?
· What kind of Ultrasound
equipment do you use?
· Is there any preparation
needed for my appointment?
· What can I do to improve
the quality of my ultrasound?
· What happens if my
baby is in a hard to see position?
· When will our images be
ready for collection?
· What is your cancellation
policy?
· Do I need to make an appointment?
· Where are you located?
· How much does a 3D/4D Ultrasound
cost?
What is the difference
between 2D, 3D and 4D Ultrasound?
2D Ultrasound is the standard, black and white
ultrasound that most medical practitioner’s
use to examine your babys anatomy as part of your
prenatal care. 2D can be difficult to decipher
to the untrained eye. 3D ultrasound is a still
image taken in a three dimensional format. This
allows you to see your baby, particularly the
face in a much more realistic and recognisable
image. 4D adds the dimension of movement to 3D
images of your baby. You can see your baby in
action moving in ‘real time’ during
your scan.
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What is elective 3D/4D prenatal Ultrasound?
The word elective, describes that this ultrasound
is performed at the mothers request. I.e. It is
a not for diagnostic medical purposes.
We offer elective 3D/4D prenatal Ultrasounds to
provide a positive bonding experience for the mother,
father and family members with your unborn baby.
Realistic images assist in providing a connection
between the parents and baby that can be beneficial
to the whole family. The expectant Mum is lucky
enough to feel the baby’s movements each day.
We find Dad’s particularly love 3D/4D ultrasound
as it gives them an opportunity to be more involved
by seeing their baby with realistic images.
Do I need
a referral for from my Doctor?
No, you do not need a referral from your Doctor
as 3D/4D ultrasound is performed at the mothers
request and is not for medical/diagnostic purposes.
However, you should seek approval from your Doctor
as communication with your health care provider
is very important.
Does this scan take the place of
my Doctor referred Ultrasound’s?
No, it does not. Mothers wanting an elective prenatal
Ultrasound with 3D Babies must already be receiving
treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal
care and have already undergone a medical, diagnostic
ultrasound ordered by their Doctor to confirm their
due date, gestational age of the foetus, foetal
anomalies and anatomy, and to look for any other
pregnancy related issues. Please note: Under no
circumstances are scans performed by 3D Babies to
be used for diagnostic purposes nor as a substitute
for medical diagnostic ultrasound.
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Is the 3D/4D scan covered by Medicare
or Private Health Care Funds?
No. Since this is an elective procedure you will
need to pay for the cost of this ultrasound out
of pocket. We accept cash, visa, MasterCard and
EFTPOS.
Who
will perform my Ultrasound?
All scans are performed by a senior registered diagnostic
sonographer with a minimum of 10 years of ultrasound
experience. Our sonographers have specialist training
in 3D/4D imaging, ensuring we can get the best possible
images of your baby.
Is Ultrasound safe? Are there any
risks to me, or my baby?
Ultrasound has been routine practice in prenatal
care throughout Australia for some time. Extensive
studies over 30 years have found that ultrasound
has been shown to cause no harm to mother or baby.
3D/4D scanning is exactly the same type and intensity
of ultrasound as is used with conventional 2D scanning.
2D/3D and 4D ultrasound both utilize sound waves
to look inside the body. A probe placed on to the
Mothers tummy emits sound waves into the body, listens
for the return echo and advance software generates
an image. If you have any questions or concerns
about Ultrasound please consult with your Doctor.
I am
having twins/multiples. What other information do
I need to know?
We recommend appointments for twins/multiples earlier
than 27 weeks if possible as we are better able
to capture movement and interaction between your
babies. Please be aware that image quality of both/all
babies is more unpredictable with multiples as one
baby can be blocking another. We will do all possible
to get the best individual images as well as images
of both babies together in the case of twins where
possible. We charge an additional charge for each
baby beyond one. This includes a number of additional
photos in your package. E.g. a standard album includes
6 photos, for multiples, we include 12 in your album.
Your DVD will be longer in duration and the number
of images on CD’s are greater.
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Do you
offer after hours appointments?
Yes. All appointments are provided after hours to
ensure both parents availability (Evenings between
5pm and 7pm and Saturdays between 9am and 2pm).
If you wish to bring along special family or friends,
these after hour’s appointments suit most
people. We recommend that you schedule your appointment
at least 2 weeks in advance, especially if a Saturday
appointment is required.
When is the best time to have my
3D/4D Ultrasound?
If you plan on having only one 4D Ultrasound examination,
we would recommend having your scan performed between
the 27th and 32nd week of the pregnancy as this
time period generally provides the most optimal
images. Baby’s facial features are well developed
and in most cases there is still a good amount of
room for baby to move around in. Please use our
Best Time Calculator for specific dates for your
pregnancy. Please note: If you are expecting twins/multiples
the best time for 3D/4D ultrasounds is between 23
and 27 weeks. This allows a greater chance of capturing
interaction between the babies.
Can I have a scan before 27 weeks
or after 32 weeks?
We have been able to get good images before the
27th week and after the 32nd week, however during
these times the success of getting great images
is unpredictable. If you choose to book during this
time, please be aware of this. Early pregnancy scans
(i.e. before 27 weeks) are good for full body images
on one screen, however babies face will not look
completely formed. Late pregnancy scans (i.e. After
32 weeks) are usually good for facial images however
there is limited movement as baby grows, his/her
surrounds are less spacious! See our Best Time Calculator.
If my appointment is during 27
to 32 weeks, am I guaranteed to get the ‘perfect’
picture of my baby?
In most cases, Yes, but not always. If baby is persistently
looking away from us, or if hands or feet are in
the way, it may be difficult to see your babys face.
In these situations we will ask the Mother to walk
around and offer you a drink which may move or wake
up baby. As we allow 30 minutes per appointment,
this usually allows time for the baby to be in a
number of positions. We cannot guarantee the images
will meet your expectations, however we assure you
that we will do all that is physically possible
to get the best possible images of whatever parts
of the baby that can be seen. We are parents also,
and we know how important and special this experience
is to you.
In extreme cases where baby is not co-operating
and we are unable to get any quality images, we
will happily reschedule your appointment at no additional
cost to you.
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Can
I bring my family and friends?
Yes. You are very welcome to invite special family
and friends to join in your 3D/4D Ultrasound experience.
We can comfortably accommodate 3 or 4 people in
addition to the Mother. Siblings of any age are
welcome as long as a friend or family member is
available to tend to them. We want this to be a
special moment in your pregnancy with limited distractions.
When
can I find out the sex of my baby?
In most cases we can determine the gender of your
baby from 18 weeks onwards. In a rare situation
we may be unable to determine the babys gender due
to their position. In this case, we ask Mum to get
up and move around and consequently baby will usually
re-position him/herself.
What
if I don’t want to know the sex of my baby?
This is no problem at all. Just inform your sonographer
and he/she will simply stay away from this area
of your baby (our sonographers are well practiced
with this request). We will instead focus on babys
face, hands, feet etc.
What
kind of Ultrasound equipment do you use?
3D Babies use the latest state of the art Philips
Medical Systems Equipment. The Philips IU22 is the
leading Ultrasound system on the market. Its quality
of 3D/4D imaging is second to none.
Is
there any preparation needed for my appointment?
· Be well hydrated for at least 3 days prior
to your appointment
· Eat something in
the hour prior to your appointment
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Wear comfortable 2 piece clothing to allow easy
access to your
tummy (i.e. No dresses)
· Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment
time to complete your
booking
form and to ensure maximum use of your 30 minute
appointment.
· If you
are late for your appointment, your 30 minute time
with be
decreased based on
how late you are. We have to do this, as
other
clients would be disadvantaged if we did not.
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What
can I do to improve the quality of my ultrasound?
Drinking plenty of water for at least 3 days prior
to your appointment is helpful. Hydration can significantly
improve the clarity of ultrasound. Eating a snack
in the hour prior to your appointment is also helpful.
What
happens if my baby is in a hard to see position?
We will offer the Mother a drink and ask her to
move around a little. If this does not help and
it is still difficult to see baby’s face,
we will offer you a complimentary re-scan which
will be scheduled at no cost to you. However, please
note that every baby scans differently, depending
on the gestational age, position, amount of fluid,
placental location and mother's body habitus and
therefore we cannot guarantee a perfect result as
seen in our advertising every time. We will however
promise to make every effort to obtain the best
possible images of your baby. If after your 2nd
scan we cannot obtain what we deem to be satisfactory
images, we will refund your money less a $75.00
service fee.
When
will our images be ready for collection?
Your package will be ready for collection from X-Ray
and Imaging within 48 hours after you scan. I.e.
In most cases, within 48 hours, however a Saturday
morning appointment will not be available for collection
until Tuesday morning. You will be sent an email
or SMS message (your choice) as soon as your package
is ready for collection. We can express post your
package if you wish at an additional cost.
What is your
cancellation policy?
If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment
for any reason, we ask that you please give us at
least 48 hours notice so someone else is able to
utilise this appointment time. 3D Babies reserves
the right to charge a $50.00 no show fee for clients
who cancel less than 48-hours prior to their appointments.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation with
this policy.
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Do I
need to make an appointment?
Yes. All appointments are made with X-Ray &
Imaging Caloundra by phoning 5436 0888. All 3D Babies
appointments are after hours. Weeknights between
5pm and 7pm or Saturdays between 9am and 2pm. We
recommend that you schedule your appointment at
least 2 weeks in advance, especially if a Saturday
appointment is required. contact
us
Where are you located?
3D Babies operate from X-Ray and Imaging Caloundra
at 67 Bowman Road, Caloundra. See Map. 3D Babies
lease X-Ray and Imaging’s state of the art
equipment outside of office hours for your special
3D/4D experience.
How
much does a 3D/4D Ultrasound cost?
We have a number of Packages. Price is determined
by the number of inclusions in your package.
All packages include a 30 minute appointment time
where (if you are on time) we get at least 20 to
25 minutes of scanning time. All packages include
gender determination if required.
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