Frequently Asked Questions

Week 20- 36 is a good time to determine gender.
Week 24-26 is a good time—baby is growing and facial features are becoming defined.
Week 26-30 is the best time – great time to see who your baby looks like!
Week 31-36 is a good time – views can be good, but space for baby is getting limited.
We recommend anytime after the 28th week for fuller figured mommies-to-be.

You will need to book your appointment in advance by calling or visiting our office.  We encourage you to come in and let us help you decide which package and appointment date will be best for you!  Please give us a 24-hour notice for cancellation or rescheduling to avoid a cancellation/no-show fee.

Usually, but sometimes if the baby is persistently looking away from us, or if hands, feet, or placenta are in the way, it may be difficult to see the baby’s face.  Also, for our fuller figured moms, the images will tend to be a bit fuzzier.  We can make no promises that the images will always meet your expectations.  We do promise, however, to do everything we can to get the very best images possible.  Please note that the fee paid for the ultrasound appointment is non-refundable.  However, the sonographer will use his/her best judgement and may need to recommend a return visit or a session discount.

Ultrasound has been a routine practice in prenatal care throughout the U.S. It has been studied for over 35 years, and has been shown to cause no harm to either the mother or baby.  The power intensity is the same for 2D and 3D/4D ultrasound.  Please visit or call our office if you would like more information.  

You do not need an order for an elective ultrasound.  We offer elective ultrasounds to expectant mothers who are currently receiving prenatal care and have undergone their second trimester diagnostic ultrasound (this is the ultrasound your provider will typically order around 20 weeks).  This elective ultrasound does NOT take the place of a complete diagnostic ultrasound or any other type of care your healthcare provider requires.  Our elective services are simply a wonderful adjunct to the care you are currently receiving. 

Yes!  You have the right and privilege to choose where your diagnostic testing is performed.  You can request that your health care provider fax your referral to Ultrasound Specialties, LLC.   An experienced and nationally credentialed sonographer will perform your exam at an advanced level utilizing the most sophisticated state of the art equipment.  A 20% discount will be given on 3D/4D packages to moms having their diagnostic OB ultrasound at Ultrasound Specialties, LLC.