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3D/4D Baby Scans: Starting from €140
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DETAILED OVERVIEW OF A 3D/4D SCAN
This 3D/4D baby scan gives you a unique opportunity to bond with your unborn baby.
The 3D/4D baby scan allows you to see your baby's features, eyes, nose, lips, and expressions in incredible detail before they're born. You'll even be able to get a glimpse of their little personality too!
Using the latest ultrasound technology, we show you how your baby looks and moves by generating life-like images and videos of your baby in the womb.
When is the best time for a 3D/4D baby scan?
A 3D/4D scan can be done any time during your pregnancy, but we suggest between 28 and 36 weeks. If you have an anterior placenta where the placenta lies in front please do not book before 32 weeks. If you are having twins, we recommend 22 to 26 weeks.
2D/3D/4D imaging varies from patient to patient.
An initial 2D ultrasound scan is performed to check the baby's position and to listen to the heartbeat, this looks like your traditional black and white ultrasound.
The 3D images show your baby in much greater detail than 2D. The 4D aspect is the video aspect of the scan.
The number and length of 4D clips is determined by the position and movement of your baby. We try to provide you with a satisfying and varied amount of images on the day. Video clips are generally only a few seconds in length.
You should allow 20–30 minutes for your appointment in case baby is shy and you have to go for a walk. Walking sometimes encourages baby to move into a better position.
During your session, we will scan for 20 to 30 minutes dependent upon which package you choose to allow us enough time to obtain 2D, 3D and 4D images of your baby.
Your safety and comfort is our top concern in delivering this unique and special experience. If your baby is being 'shy' or in an awkward position, we may ask you to take a walk and have a fizzy drink, which encourages baby to move. This will also lengthen the time of your appointment.
Finding out the gender is optional
At your request, we can determine the gender of the baby with an accuracy of about 97%. Finding out if your baby is a boy or girl is entirely optional. If you don't want to know what you are having that is no problem at all.
Digital Keepsake Images and Video
In addition to the four printed hard copy keepsake photos, your scan images will be sent to your phone/email via an encrypted digital link for download and viewing. This latest technology brings your scan images to you so they can be saved forever or shared on social media.
How long is the scan/ appointment?
Depending on which package you buy, we include a 20-minute session or a 30-minute session to include a foetal growth report to check baby's growth and development.
For the amount of viewing time, we follow the ALARA guidelines outlined by ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable).
Number of appointment guests?
We can comfortably accommodate multiple guests, including children, for this scan. This scan is a family affair!
3D/4D Imaging Note:
The quality of the imaging for 3D/4D scans is dependent upon many factors, such as:
• Age of baby
•Amount of amniotic fluid surrounding baby
•Position of baby
•Location of the placenta.
Due to the above factors, we can not guarantee the types of images we can obtain.
However, depending on which package you have chosen, you will be given a session of 20 to 30 minutes of dedicated baby time.
*The sound of the heartbeat cannot be recorded
