3D/4D Frequently Asked Questions

A non-diagnostic ultrasound, is completely a choice of the parents and or family. It is a unique, once in a life time per pregnancy,  opportunity to view real time in 3D and 4D video their baby.

I feel that giving families the opportunity to see their unborn baby, helps to bring the journey of pregnancy and life into a positive perspective. The realistic 3D images strengthens the bond between the baby and parents. The experience of elective ultrasound can be a benefit to the entire family, including young siblings who may have a hard time understanding the concept of pregnancy. However, Partners benefit a great deal from the experience, as it is sometimes hard for them to bond with their baby. Yes, they see the changes in their spouse physically, but don’t feel the daily movement of the baby for quite sometime. This bring a *reality* to pregnancy and has been proven to help with the bond. Many of our clients even write to us to thank us for this specifically.   It’s an amazing opportunity for all family members to be involved!

2D is a still black and white image. 3D is a still image while 4D adds the dimension of motion so it looks like a video. HD Live is the newest 4D technology available on the market. HD Lives takes your traditional 4D Ultrasound and uses a new rendering software and lighting software to allow us to have a much more realistic image of the baby.

Up to 4 guests OR just your immediate family (spouse and children) Children under 10 years old need supervision. My space at this time doesn’t allow for more than a Total of 5 quests(including You).

This truly depends on what you are hoping to see. Many mothers like coming in several times – once for "Peace of Mind" after 8 weeks, and then for gender determination~14-26 weeks, when they can see the baby as a whole, and possibly again at 26-33 weeks to see a more detailed face. Between 28 and 32 weeks, your baby develops more fat and facial definition. After 34 weeks, it becomes more and more difficult to guarantee quality pictures because the baby is running out of room, and can be facing the spine. However, all babies are different, and we have been successful in obtaining great images all the way up to 39 weeks.

WATER! Honestly, hydration is the key to better results. I advise drinking ample amounts of water in the 2-3 days leading up to your appointment. I believe that your preparation helps guarantee the best images, so drink up! This will also help to ensure your amniotic fluid is clear as well as full. There are many things out of the sonographer’s control like the baby’s position, the mother’s skin type and build, amount of amniotic fluid, etc. So get hydrated and maybe have a little sugary snack 15 minutes before your appointment time (unless not directed by physician.)

Ultrasound can usually see a gestational sac between 5-6 weeks. So if you are wanting to confirm pregnancy I will NOT be able to see a gestation sac before your 5th week of pregnancy. If you think you're 12 weeks or under, please come with very full bladder!

At 14 weeks we can determine the gender with a very high accuracy. If you are over 14 weeks and the gender can not be seen, I invite you back for a return appointment and rescan you for free within the next 14 days. The need for a return visit is usually due to the baby's position.

No, it does not. Women scheduling an elective prenatal ultrasound package with Tiny Hearts 3D Ulrtrasound Studio 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 look for any other pregnancy related issues. The issues that we are evaluating in the elective prenatal Ultrasound session include a limited diagnostic scan to confirm heartbeat, the number of babies in the pregnancy, the position of the baby, and the placental location. Please note, at no time is this exam to be used in place of a complete diagnostic Ultrasound.

I accept CASH and CREDIT CARDS ONLY

Yes. Moscow Diagnostic Ultrasound accepts online booking for elective ultrasounds.  Easy booking through our website or by phone call. We recommend scheduling at least a week in advance. If you are needing a diagnostic ultrasound, please call to schedule your appointment or have your provider fax your order and you will be contacted to schedule.

Extensive studies over 30 years have found that Ultrasound has not been proven to cause harm to mother or baby. Routine scanning of all pregnancies is highly common. In 3D/4D HD Live scanning, exactly the same type and intensity of Ultrasound is used as with conventional 2D scanning. 3D and 4D HD Live Ultrasound both utilize sound waves to look inside the body. This 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 HD Live Ultrasound is similar to a conventional scan in terms of exposure. FDA standards of scan times are followed at Tiny Hearts 3D Ultrasound Studio.

If you are coming for a session especially if you are between 5-24 weeks, please have a full bladder.  This helps with uterus position and may help image your baby better.  We do have a bathroom and if not needed you can empty your bladder.

Tiny Hearts Studio takes pride in cleanliness!  I allow time between each session to thoroughly clean the probes, and studio to make it a safe and clean environment for you. So, Please if you or ANY guest are sick, reschedule your appointment! This will keep us all healthy and prevent the studio from being closed!

I do not contact your doctor prior to the scan since this is an elective procedure. If I do see something wrong during the scan, I will contact your doctor and send them a report. I do require, however, that you are currently are under prenatal care and if you have any concerns, you should ask your doctor. Ultrasound technicians in general cannot make a diagnosis.

If you are overweight you should not be afraid to have a 4D elective ultrasound, however I strongly urge that you wait until after 30 weeks gestation to give the baby time to obtain more fat on their face. If you are overweight you will need to have a VERY high level of amniotic fluid to obtain clear images of the baby. If you drink the recommend amount of water in the weeks leading up to your appointment there is no reason you should not be able to obtain great images!

I require that every Moscow Diagnostic sonographer have completed an accredited ultrasonography program and possess the RDMS credential. The only means of obtaining an ARDMS® credential is through examination. Strict prerequisites must be met before an applicant can take an ARDMS® exam. We believe that standardized accreditation and training ensures consistent safety and quality at Moscow Diagnostic Ultrasound Studio. Other centers or companies that employ technicians that have not completed an accredited ultrasonography program may not have enough knowledge to operate the ultrasound machine safely. This is your pregnancy and your baby. You deserve the best!

NO SHOWS HURT US ALL

Your appointments are very important to Moscow Diagnostic Ultrasound Studio, it is reserved especially for you, I understand that sometimes
schedule adjustments are necessary; therefore, I respectfully request at
least 12 hours' notice for changes to your appointment day or time.

STRICT AND ENFORCED CANCELATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY!

We require a 24-hour notice before a complete CANCELATION of your appointment.  We will charge you a NO SHOW FEE OF $50.00 for a NO SHOW or a reschedule without a 12-hour notice. 

Thank you for understanding.