Sneak Previews
San Dimas Medical Group, Inc is proud to provide advanced 4-D ultrasonography to our prenatal patients. This new, advanced technology permits a detailed "sneak preview" of your unborn child.
Ultrasound is a safe and non-invasive way to see inside the human body. Traditional ultrasound images are two-dimensional, but with our newest, state of the art equipment, we have aquired advanced ultrasound technology that displays real-time motion to three dimensional images. The result is enhanced images of your child that can be cherished and shared with friends and family for a lifetime.
This entertainment ultrasound is just that - an ultrasound geared to fulfill your dreams and capture them permanently on film and CD media. However, it is important to realize that because of our medical expertise, there is the possibility that this technology could reveal diagnostic findings which we will not ignore. It is our commitment that, should we find something suspicious, our licensed sonographers will relay their findings to your physician.
In order to ensure the highest level of care, we will ask that you have your prenatal survey (usually completed between 18-22 weeks gestation) completed in its entirety before scheduling your entertainment scan. This way, your doctor will have had the opportunity to discuss specifics with you regarding your unborn child.
Ideal Time
The best time to have the entertainment ultrasound performed in between 28-32 weeks gestation. Although the scan can be performed outside that window of time, the best results are captured during that time. Our entertainment ultrasound is available to all OB patients, not just patients of San Dimas Medical Group.
4-D Ultrasound - What is it?
"4-D" is short for "four-dimensional" - the fourth dimension being time. 4-D ultrasound takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. The result - live action images of an unborn child.
Are there any risks?
4-D ultrasound uses sound waves to look inside the body. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into the body, listens for the returning echo and generates and image. Scientific studies have not shown any potential dangers from ultrasound exams: however, we strongly suggest that the test be performed by a trained sonographer, and under medical supervision.
Cost
$175 Package
The package includes a 60 minute appointment, after which you receive:
- 30 minute "real life" 4-D ultrasound recording of your baby, either on VHS or DVD format.
- CD of images and "mini-clips" which can be shared with family and friends via the internet and email.
- Two photographs to hand carry with you, capturing your experience for a lifetime.
