Prenatal Ultrasound or fetal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to obtain images of the fetus, placenta, and amniotic sac in a pregnant woman. The test does not involve radiation and is completely safe for both mother and baby. An ultrasound examination is also known as a sonogram. The entire procedure can be performed in 30 minutes or less.

Ultrasound has been used for more over 30 years and there has been no indication of any harmful effects to the baby or mother from it. There is no radiation involved. 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.

A 3D ultrasound provides a particularly clear image that resembles a photograph. A so-called 4D ultrasound provides this image in real time

The best time to get a 3D/4D ultrasound is between 27-30 weeks. Most of our Mommy’s start at 14 weeks and come every six weeks for peace of mind and to enjoy every stage of their Baby’s growth!

An ultrasound is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to scan a woman’s abdomen and pelvic cavity, creating a picture (sonogram) of the baby and placenta. Although the terms ultrasound and sonogram are technically different, they are used interchangeably and reference the same exam.

To help you obtain the best pictures, you must drink plenty of water at least 3 days before your appointment. Drinking water consistently throughout the day every day is key to get the best image quality. One hour before your session, try not to eat a big meal. That can put your baby to sleep, but 15 to 20 minutes prior to your appointment, eat or drink something that will get your baby moving.

We recommend that you wear a two-piece outfit, so we have easy access to your belly.

You must be under doctor’s care for your pregnancy to get an elective ultrasound. At the time of your appointment, you will be asked to provide us the name of your OBGYN and their phone number. If you are not under doctor’s care for your pregnancy, we cannot see you. Elective ultrasounds are not a replacement for prenatal care. If you are under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must be with you at the time of your appointment. As stated above, please arrive on time for your appointment to complete the registration form.

Yes, appointments are necessary. We offer easy online scheduling so you can book your appointment at your convenience, or feel free to call us to schedule your 3D/4D ultrasound.

Yes, We encourage and welcome you to bring your friends and family to our studio spa BABY SELFIE 3D for your ultrasound session. Your 3D/4D ultrasound session is a special chance to share your baby before birth, so please bring guests. Our space seats 4-8 comfortably. We provide the most enjoyable experience for mom and her guests. Please understand that we cannot wait past your appointment to accommodate late-arriving guests.

We accept cash, all major credit cards, and PayPal.

No. We offer an elective, non-diagnostic ultrasound for entertainment and for your enjoyment, so many insurances companies wont cover it and is not covered by medical insurance.

We offer a flexible and fair cancellation policy. Should you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, for any reason, we ask that you please call 48 hours ahead of your scheduled time. If you do not show up to your appointment, we reserve the right to apply a $60 no show fee. If you did not show up for your appointment or provide us with 48 hours cancellation notice, you will be required to pre-pay for your future appointments. Please be sure to arrive 15 min before your appointment. If you are late, we will have to reschedule your appointment due to the unique nature of our operations.

We love seeing twins. You must select a 3D/4D package with at least 25 minutes. Twins are more difficult to photograph so the additional time is not only helpful but is needed. We also cannot guarantee that images of both babies can be obtained during your session, and rescans are not available if one baby is hiding. Rescans for twins are only offered if both babies are hiding and we are unable to obtain any images. We always try our best to get you 3D images. It’s recommended to have your session between 24 and 26 weeks for the best chance of capturing images of both babies. After 27 weeks, the babies become bigger with much less room, and it may become more difficult to photograph them together. The experience of seeing your twins in a 3D and 4D ultrasound, however, is priceless — you’ll get a good glimpse of how your twins will interact with each other. When scheduling your appointment online, just add a message to your appointment that you are having twins.

We work with moms of all sizes, and most of the time, yes, we’re able to get 3D pictures for plus sized moms. However, maternal tissue is an obstacle to 3D pictures since the sound waves must travel through the extra tissue. The 3D photos may be grainier than typical, and it may be more difficult to capture your baby’s facial pictures. At BABY SELFIE 3D 3D, we make every effort to get you photos of your baby regardless of your size or other factors, but we cannot guarantee what your baby will show or the quality of the image due to factors outside of our control. Be sure to stay hydrated and drink your doctor’s recommended daily allowance for water at least 7 days (or more the better) prior to your appointment, as hydration is KEY to getting better quality images. Please see the preparation question above. Our families have told us that the most important part is seeing and bonding with their baby. That’s what this experience is all about.

The most frequent type of picture we see shows one-half to two-thirds of baby’s face. The reason for this is because of your baby’s position. For instance, your baby may be positioned toward your spine or have one arm on her face. Some families do see 100% of their baby’s face while others see more of a profile. Your baby is the director of the show! Your baby will determine how much of her face you get to see. Many of our families will schedule multiple sessions, so they can watch their baby grow throughout the pregnancy. Every session is different in amazing ways! Depending on the baby, some sleep throughout the ultrasound or keep their face down while others are quite active. At times, you can see your baby smiling, yawning or even stretching. Depending on the baby’s position and gestational age, each image will vary. We make every effort to obtain the best possible images of the parts of the baby that can be seen. We cannot guarantee what images your baby will show. The session time you pay for gives us time to work with you and your baby to obtain whatever images your baby will show. Some babies are shy and other factors may affect image quality that we don’t control. We offer several packages with varying session times to meet the needs and budgets of our clients – from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. 20 to 30 minutes gives families the best chances of seeing their baby as we have more time to work with baby and moms. Our 10 minute packages are designed for earlier in the pregnancy, as later in the gestational age, it becomes more difficult to obtain images and more time is beneficial. Please keep this in mind if you select a package with 10 minutes. We do our best with the time you purchase, but if your baby is shy, you may only get to see him or her for a small portion of that time.

Depending on the session you select, the time will range from 15 minutes to 25 minutes of actual scanning time. Typically, clients are with us for 45 minutes to one hour. Please allow extra time to complete forms and for us to finalize your CD, DVD and print your photos.

You must be under doctor’s care for your pregnancy to get an elective ultrasound. At the time of your appointment, you will be asked to provide us the name of your OBGYN and their phone number. If you are not under doctor’s care for your pregnancy, we cannot see you. Elective ultrasounds are not a replacement for prenatal care. If you are under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must be with you at the time of your appointment. As stated above, please arrive 15 minutes before for your appointment to complete the registration form.