4D Ultrasound

Contemporary Women’s Care now has 4D ultrasound available! This technology allows you to see your baby…before he or she is even born! You can watch your baby LIVE with your family and friends on our 45" plasma TV screen. You can decide if your baby looks more like mom or dad. Every OB patient that has seen their baby in their womb has left their 4D appointment FULL of excitement and joy.

What is 3D and 4D ultrasound? 3D ultrasound is the still image that shows the surface of your baby–much like a photograph. Unlike 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound will not show your babies organs, and skeletal system.  4D ultrasound is 3D ultrasound in real time–that is you will be seeing your baby’s movements as the’re actually occurring in the womb. 

Will my insurance cover my 4D ultrasound? No. Currently insurance does not cover that cost of 4D ultrasound. This is a completely elective procedure, and does not take the place of your physician’s diagnostic ultrasound.  This is NOT a diagnostic test. Payment will be required at the time of service.

Does this take the place of my Doctor’s ultrasound? The 4D ultrasound is a completely elective, non-diagnostic exam, and should in no way be used in place of your physician’s diagnostic exam. At Contemporary Women’s Care we offer you the convenience of having your 4D ultrasound in the same location as your OB office at a very competitive price.

Is it safe? Will the baby or me be at risk? Extensive studies over the past 30 years have found that ultrasound has not shown any harmful effects to mother or baby.  3D/4D ultrasound uses the exact same intensity as a normal 2D ultrasound. No ultrasound uses any type of radiation or harmful agents; the images are simply created with the use of sound waves.

At CWC, the same experienced and highly trained sonographers that take your diagnositic ultrasounds, will perform your 3D/4D ultrasounds. Both of our ultrasound techs are excellent trained Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. 

When is the best time to receive my 4D ultrasound? The scan done is between 24 and 32 weeks, with the optimal time between 26-30 weeks.

Will I always get great pictures? Most of the time. We can’t guarantee the baby will be in a position to get the very best photos, nor can we promise that your baby’s pictures will look the same as the examples you’ve seen. Our sonographers are very experienced and will always do their best to ensure the highest quality images possible.

What can I do to ensure the best pictures of my baby? There are a few things you can do to get your baby ready for his or her first photograph. Have a good meal 30 to 60 minutes prior to your appointment.  Drink plenty of fluids in the weeks/days leading up to your scan. More fluid around your baby tends to make the images clearer. Have a full bladder when you come in for your appointment.

Can you tell me the sex of my baby? Yes! If you do not wish to know the sex of your baby please do not be afraid to still have a 4D ultrasound. Our technicians are highly trained, and know exactly which body part they are viewing at all times. If you inform the technician that you wish to keep the baby’s gender a surprise, they won’t scan near this region.

Can I bring my family and friends? Absolutely — we encourage you to share this amazing experience with everyone.  We have a very comfortable atmosphere. Bring your friends and family and watch the 3D/4D images on our 45" plasma screen.

How much does it cost? The package we offer to our patients cost $200. You get both printed photos and a C.D. of the photos so you can print them out at home and share them with family and friends.

Be sure to ask our staff for more details regarding these new services.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in the Contemporary Women’s Care website should be relied upon for medical education purposes only. It is not intended to replace the independent judgment of a health care provider. The appropriateness of a course of treatment for a patient may vary from the medical information provided herein due to individual conditions and/or complications.