Early View 4D Ultrasound Centre
- What is 4D?
- At what stage of pregnancy should I visit?
- What factors determine the quality of my images?
- How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?
- How many guests can I bring?
- Is this safe?
- Will the scan always be successful?
- Do I need to have a full bladder?
- Is the scan covered by Medicare or my health insurance?
- How long does the actual scan take?
- What if I don’t want to know the sex of my baby?
What is 4D?
A 4D ultrasound represents the difference between still photography (3D) and live action. This means that your baby’s 3D image is continuously updated providing you with live action.
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At what stage of pregnancy should I visit?
We recommend visiting between 26 and 34 weeks, when we can generally capture the cutest images. Women with twins should come in around 24 weeks.
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What factors determine the quality of my images?
The most important factor is the position of the baby. Other critical factors are the amount of amniotic fluid (the more, the better) and the amount of tissue between the probe and baby.
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How far in advance should I schedule my appointment?
We usually book up a few weeks in advance so we suggest you make an appointment after your 18 week scan.
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How many guests can I bring?
Most of our clients bring family and friends to the appointment. Our sofas provide comfortable seating for 4-6 people.
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Is this safe?
Extensive studies over the past 35 years have not shown ultrasound to be unsafe.
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Will the scan always be successful?
Unfortunately no, not always. Every baby scans differently, depending on it’s age, position and other varying factors.
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Do I need to have a full bladder?
We recommend that you are well hydrated in the days leading up to the imaging. However your bladder does not have to be as full as for your 18 week scan. We also find that it helps to eat something sweet and sugary around 30 minutes before the scan to encourage the baby to move and create varying images.
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Is the scan covered by Medicare or my health insurance?
Unfortunately your scan is not covered under medicare or prive health insurance.
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How long does the actual scan take?
Every person is different but on average the scan lasts for 15 minutes.
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What if I don’t want to know the sex of my baby?
If you don’t want to find out the sex just let us know beforehand.
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