Frequently Asked Questions
About Elective Prenatal Ultrasound
The questions listed below are the most
frequently asked questions about our elective prenatal
ultrasound packages. Should you have any questions that
are not answered below, please call us at (913)
469-6060 or drop us an e-mail at info@johnsoncountyultrasound.com.
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What is an elective
prenatal ultrasound?
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Does this take
the place of an ultrasound at my doctor’s office?
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Is it safe? Are
there any risks to me, or my baby?
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Do I need an
appointment?
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How long does
the 4D ultrasound take?
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How far along
should I be before I have a 4D ultrasound?
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Will I always
get a beautiful image of my baby?
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Can I bring my
family and friends?
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Can I bring
children?
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Are you able
to tell the sex of the baby?
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Is the 4D ultrasound
covered by Insurance?
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What kind of
ultrasound equipment do you use to perform the 4D ultrasounds?
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How much does
it cost?
1. What is an elective
prenatal ultrasound?
We offer elective 2D, 3D & 4D prenatal ultrasounds
to provide a positive bonding experience for the mother,
father and family members with the unborn baby. We feel
that realistic surface images provide a connection between
the parents and baby that can be beneficial to the whole
family. We make no claims that 3-D as used in this examination
is performed to better assess the baby for abnormalities
and/or overall health.
A routine ultrasound examination must have already been
performed to assess the gestational age of the fetus and
to evaluate for fetal anomalies as well as the basic components
of fetal anatomy recommended for screening.
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2. Does this take
the place of an ultrasound at my doctor’s office?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! Women seeking an elective prenatal ultrasound
with Johnson County Ultrasound must provide us with a
permission from their physician for this service and already be receiving
treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal care.
They must have already undergone a medical, diagnostic ultrasound
ordered by their provider to confirm their due date, screen
for fetal anomalies, and to look for any other pregnancy
related issues. The issues that we are evaluating in the
elective prenatal ultrasound session include a limited
diagnostic scan to confirm heartbeat, the number of babies
in the pregnancy, the position of the baby, and the placental
location. Please note, at no time is this exam to be used
in place of a complete diagnostic ultrasound.
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3. Is it safe? Are
there any risks to me, or my baby?
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. 3D and 4D Ultrasound both utilize sound waves
to look inside the body. The technology is similar to
radar. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into
the body, listens for the return echo and generates an
image. 4D ultrasound will be similar to a conventional
scan in terms of exposure.
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4. Do I need an
appointment?
Yes, appointments are necessary for all of our services.
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5. How long
does the 4D ultrasound take?
Depending on the package you choose, the 4D ultrasound
session will last between 20 and 30 minutes. If you have
purchased the Gold or Platinum package, plan on spending
an hour and a half with us as the last half hour will be used to
choose the pictures of your baby you would like to print.
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6. How far along
should I be before I have a 4D ultrasound?
If you plan on having only one 4D ultrasound examination,
we would recommend having the examination performed between
the 26th and 34th week of the pregnancy. However, fuller
body
images of your baby can be obtained anytime after about
22 weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers obtain more than one
4D ultrasound and have images to enjoy from their second
and third trimesters.
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7. Will I always
get a beautiful image of my baby?
Usually, but not always. Sometimes if the baby is
persistently looking face down, i.e. towards your spine it
may be difficult to see the baby's face. We make no promises that
the images will be similar to those you might have seen
elsewhere or even from our clinic, or that we can always
meet everyone's expectations. Every baby scans differently,
depending on its gestational age, position, amount of
fluid, and mother's condition. We promise to make every
effort to obtain the best possible images of whatever
parts of the baby that can be seen.
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8. Can I bring my
family and friends?
Yes. In fact, we encourage our clients to invite family
and friends to attend the elective 4D ultrasound session.
This is a joyous and wonderful experience, one that can
be shared with your family and loved ones. We have
comfortable seating for up to 5 people including mom and
dad, if there are additional quests we can bring in more
chairs to accommodate them.
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9. Can I bring children?
We don't prohibit children, however, we don't recommend
the ultrasound for children under the age of seven.
Children tend to get bored and can take away from the
overall experience you can have with us. We
understand that every child is different, so it is at your
discretion. As a courtesy to other tenants, we ask that you keep
your children inside
the office at all times, unless they need to use the
restroom. Thank you.
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10. Are you
able to tell the sex of the baby?
Yes, in most cases we can provide an indication of the
sex of the baby. We can't however guarantee that the baby
will cooperate during your session. Certain factors such
as body tissue content, developmental stage and fetal
position all affect the ability to determine sex.
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11. Is the 4D ultrasound
covered by Insurance?
Currently, insurance does not cover the costs of our
ultrasounds. Since this is an elective procedure and is
not intended to be a replacement for your doctor ordered
ultrasound, you will need to pay the cost of this
ultrasound as an out of pocket expense. We accept cash,
checks, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
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12. What kind of
ultrasound equipment do you use to perform the 4D ultrasounds?
We use the GE Voluson 730 Expert to complete
all ultrasound examinations. The GE Voluson has been
seen in GE television commercials and many printed articles
from around the world. This machine is the best 2D, 3D
and 4D ultrasound machine available. Please note, many
organizations claim to use "state-of-the-art"
equipment, when in fact they use older or inferior
technology.
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13. How much does
it cost?
We have packages to fit just about anyone’s budget.
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Please refer to the “Services”
section of the website for pricing.
