Frequently Asked Questions

General
Why should I choose Show Me D Baby?
What are your hours?
Is it safe? Are there any risks to me, or my baby?
What is Show Me D Baby’s policy?

Appointments
Do I need an appointment?
When is the best time to schedule my ultrasound?
How soon should I book my appointment?
How long does it take?
Can family and friends come with me to my appointment?
Will my insurance company cover this service?

Pictures
Will I be able to find out the gender of my baby?
Will I always get a perfect picture of my baby?
What factors determine the quality of my images?
What happens if you are unable to get any images?
 

 

Answers
 

Q   Why should I choose SHOW ME D BABY?

A   Show Me D Baby uses our many years of experience and training to obtain the highest quality images that technology has to offer in a relaxing setting surrounded by your friends and family.

 

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Q   What are your hours?

A   We are open 7 days a week by appointment only. Phone lines are open from 8am to 8pm Monday thru Sunday. Please call to make an appointment as space is limited.
 

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Q   Is it safe? Are there any risks to me, or my baby?

A   Extensive studies over 30 years have found that Ultrasound has not been shown to cause any harm to mother or baby. Routine scanning of all pregnancies is now normal throughout the United States. In 3D/4D scanning exactly the same type and intensity of Ultrasound is used as with conventional 2D scanning.
 

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Q   What is Show Me D Baby’s policy?

A   If you are not satisfied with the images we do obtain of your baby, you must let us know before you leave the office. We will not charge you for that visit nor will we be able to give you a DVD and CD-Rom. If, however, you wait until you’ve left the office with your DVD and CD-Rom and then decide you’re not satisfied with the images, we cannot remove the charge.
 

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Q   Do I need an appointment?

A   Yes, sessions are by appointment only and space is limited and fills fast. Please call 888-674-6963 to schedule your appointment today.
 

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Q  When is the best time to schedule my ultrasound?

A   You can schedule your ultrasound appointment between 18 - 36 weeks into your pregnancy; however, the best time is between 26 and 28 weeks. At this time, the baby has well-defined facial features and still plenty of room to move around. Also, if you wish to have more than one session to document the different stages of your pregnancy, we can set up the appointments for you in advance. To determine how many weeks you are, please see our Home page, type in your due date and it will automatically calculate the weeks for you.
 

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Q   How soon should I book my appointment?

A   We recommend 3 to 4 weeks in advance, so that we can accommodate your schedule. If you are flexible in your schedule, we can usually get you within a day or two.
 

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Q   How long does it take?

A   It normally takes about 45 minutes for the session the CD, DVD/VHS, and pictures to be printed.
 

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Q   Can family and friends come with me to my appointment?

A   We encourage you to bring friends, family, and/or siblings. This is a great opportunity for everyone to bond with the baby before it is born. We have toys to keep children entertained if they start to get restless. We can accommodate up to 5 guests comfortably. Your guests will enjoy the premiere of your baby in our state of the art home theater surroundings.
 

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Q   Will my insurance company cover this service?

A   No. This is an elective non-diagnostic ultrasound and is not covered by your medical insurance. We gladly accept cash, Visa or MasterCard. We do not accept personal checks, American Express or Discover.
 

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Q   Will I be able to find out the gender of my baby?

A   Absolutely! If you would like to know the gender we will gladly give you that information, but if you would like to keep the gender a surprise, just let us know. Keep in mind, that before you come to the appointment, you must have established prenatal care with your physician.
 

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Q   Will I always get a perfect picture of my baby?

A   Many factors affect the quality of the images (fetal position, amount of amniotic fluid, amount of maternal tissue). We promise to make every effort to obtain the best possible images of your baby. If the baby remains uncooperative through your session it may be necessary to repeat the scan at a later time when the position has changed. We want you to be happy with the quality of your product and encourage you to share any concerns with us prior to leaving your session.
 

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Q   What factors determine the quality of my images?

A   There are several factors. These include fetal position, placenta placement and fetal activity. The most crucial factor is having enough amniotic fluid in front of the baby's face; the more fluid, the better the image. We request that you hydrate yourself for 2-3 days prior to your appointment. We will do our best to obtain the highest quality images possible.
 

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Q   What happens if you are unable to get any images?

A   If we are unable to get images of the baby’s face, due to fetal position, we do not charge you for the session. We will have you walk around and after a few attempts we will ask you to re-schedule.

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