Yes! Please drink a lot of water starting at least 3 days before your appointment. On the way to your appointment, drink some orange juice or eat some chocolate to "wake up" your baby.
Yes! Bring family and friends. This is a joyous and wonderful experience, one that can be shared with your loved ones. Children are welcome too. During this COVID time, we are asking to limit your guests, but please call us at 775-851-7626 to talk about our situation.
Usually yes - but not always. Sometimes if the baby is looking face down toward your spine or up against the placenta, it may be difficult to see the baby's face. If this happens and we are unable to obtain images in the recommended scan time, a rescheduled scan will be recommended, at no charge. [...]
Gender determination can be made beginning at 14 weeks and is not determined in 3D/4D. More realistic and mature images of your baby can be obtained anytime after about 28 weeks of pregnancy. We are most successful in obtaining these images before 35 weeks. Many mothers have more than one 4D ultrasound performed and have [...]
Depending on the package you choose, the entire ultrasound appointment will last between 5 and 30 minutes.
We use the state-of-the-art GE Voluson 730 EXPERT to complete all ultrasound sessions. It is widely used in both elective and medical ultrasound and is medical grade technology. Please note, many organizations claim to use state-of-the-art equipment, when in fact they use older or inferior technology.
3D Keepsake offers regular (2-dimensional) ultrasound services, which were introduced to the public in the 1970s and provide amazing insight into the human body. The black and white 2D ultrasounds are the most diagnostic and are always used for medical ultrasounds for this reason. Also, the gender is most accurate when determined in 2D. However, [...]
Extensive studies conducted over 35 years found ultrasound has not been shown to cause any harm to mother or baby. Routine scanning of all pregnancies is normal throughout the United States. These routine scans would be considered highly irresponsible if there was even a small risk to mother or baby. In 3D/4D scanning, exactly the [...]
ABSOLUTELY NOT! Women seeking an elective prenatal ultrasound with 3D Keepsake Imaging should be receiving treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal care.
This is an ultrasound that is NOT ordered by your doctor or midwife.
