A 3D ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that allows you to see 3D images of your baby. It can be exciting to get a 3D ultrasound, as you'll be able to really see your baby up close before he or she is born. If you want to increase your chance of getting high quality ultrasound photos, there are some small steps you can take.

A few tips to enhance your ultrasound experience:

Please remember - 3D and HD live are based on positioning of your baby, location of the placenta and fluid levels. Best time for 3D ultrasound is 28-30 weeks. If possible, please begin increasing your fluid intake 2 weeks prior to your appointment, or as soon as you can. We need a pocket of fluid in front of the baby for best results. Without a pocket of fluid, it is very hard to see baby. We will work with your baby as much as possible but these factors are out of our control.

You must be at least 14 weeks and under the care of an OB/Midwife before we will see you. Prior to 14 weeks, baby is too small for us to see and most times, to small to hear a heartbeat. ❤ Remember, we only do abdominal scanning. We also require that you bring proof of OB/Midwife care, when arriving for your appointment. Order from your doctor, dated ultrasound picture or other dated documentation confirming pregnancy and care.

Snack on natural sugars right before your appointment. You want to make sure your baby is awake for the ultrasound, if at all possible. Having some orange juice, sweet tea or eating natural sugars may wake a baby up, causing the baby to move around more during the session. Bananas, dates, cherries, figs, and pomegranates tend to have high sugar content. Fruits like berries, watermelon, and cantaloupe have a somewhat low sugar content. While they won't hurt to eat before an ultrasound, they may not have as big an impact on the results.

Talk to your OB/GYN before scheduling the ultrasound. A 3D ultrasound is not harmful to a developing fetus. However, talk to your regular OB/GYN before scheduling a 3D ultrasound. You want to make sure your regular doctor is aware of your appointment. You also must continue getting you're getting medical ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy to assure your baby is healthy as we are not a diagnostic facility or scanning for any abnormalities.

*****Also please note!! We book every 30 minutes. Therefore, please arrive 10 minutes early to your appointment, arriving late shortens the length of your ultrasound. Thank you!!!

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Our heartbeat animals provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture your baby’s heartbeat to cherish. Our Heartbeat Animals have been a client favorite, and available as an add on or single purchase and will come with a 20 second recorder. In addition to recording the fetal heartbeat, some families purchase heartbeat animals to record voice messages such as “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations” The options are endless! These make great gifts to give to anyone to enjoy! Heartbeat animals are $42 plus tax and include the heartbeat recording session! We have over 40 to select from! Here are just a few of our favorites!