Miracle in Motion FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Elective ultrasound?
An elective ultrasound is an ultrasound administered purely for elective purposes. This means that you choose to have an ultrasound done, without a referral from your doctor and one that is not covered by your insurance. Most women choose to have an elective ultrasound for purposes such as: wanting to determine the gender of their baby and/or obtaining a memorable keepsake of this time in their pregnancy.

What is the difference between 3D and 4D?
The only difference between 3D and 4D is still images verses movement. 3D refers to the printed still shot images you will receive with the package you purchase. 4D refers to the real-time version of 3D. This is the actual movement of your baby. This is recorded onto a DVD for you as a keepsake. All of our 3D packages are a combination of 3D and 4D.

When is the best time to get a 3D/4D ultrasound done?
The time we recommend getting an elective 3D/4D ultrasound done is between 25 and 35 weeks gestation or 6 to 9 months of pregnancy. You may receive a 3D/4D ultrasound as early as 22 weeks. The longer you wait to get your 3D/4D ultrasound the more “filled-out” or defined your baby’s features will be. However, if you wait too long your baby may be in an undesirable position which may cause difficulty obtaining your obtaining images and video.

Do you determine gender? When is the best time to come in?
Yes. We recommend that you are at least 18 weeks and must have proof of prenatal care. Around 20 weeks gender determination is considered 90% accurate. There are certain instances that gender is not able to be determined at the time of your initial visit, in which case we will bring you back at no additional charge until we are able to determine the gender of your baby. Although Miracle In Motion takes special care in determining your child‘s sex, please keep in mind that no gender determination is considered 100% accurate.

What affects the quality and clarity of a 3D/4D ultrasound?
There are many things that may affect the clarity and quality of your ultrasound. Fetal positioning is key in obtaining clear and accurate views of your baby. The amount of tissue and fluid surrounding your baby are also important in a successful ultrasound. A sleeping baby does not present many angles to work with so, the more active your baby is the better.
This is what we recommend for women who have a scheduled ultrasound with us, stay well hydrated. Water should be consumed over a consistent period of time, this will help to increase the amount of fluid around your baby creating more opportunity for clearer images. To make sure your baby is active and alert we recommend drinking or eating a small amount of sugar before your appointment i.e. an apple, orange juice, or ice cream. Try scheduling your appointment around the time of day that is more consistent with when your baby is most active to increase the diversity of the photos and video you will receive.

Do I need a physician’s referral?
No. Miracle In Motion only administers elective prenatal ultrasounds. Since we are non-medical we do not require a physician’s referral. However, since we only administer elective ultrasounds we do require proof of prenatal care. This means that we need to be assured that you are receiving prenatal care through a physician and are not using an elective ultrasound from Miracle In Motion in lieu of a medical diagnostic ultrasound performed by your physician. Proof of prenatal care is needed at the time of your scheduled ultrasound. If you are unable to provide such proof you will be denied the ability to receive an elective ultrasound through Miracle In Motion. You will be informed of the types of proof we accept by the receptionist when you call to schedule your appointment.

Is an elective ultrasound safe?
Yes. There have been no studies done to prove that ultrasounds have had any ill-effects on babies. Miracle In Motion takes extra precautions to ensure the safety of both our clients and their baby. To administer all of our ultrasounds we use a GE Voluson 730 Expert ultrasound machine. Similar or of comparison to the ones used in your hospital or doctor’s office. We have all power levels set to the lowest power setting and limit our exposure time during any one point in time to a maximum of 30 minutes. A 3D/4D image is captured through ultrasound using the same sound waves and power level intensities as a traditional 2D ultrasound. The only difference is in the way that the transducer interprets it’s information and projects it onto the screen. All of our technicians are extensively trained in the administration of hands-on obstetric ultrasound imaging and specialize in the realms of 3D/4D.

Can I bring family and friends?
Of course! In fact, we encourage you to invite your family and friends. Our ultrasound viewing room seats u to 8 people comfortably. We are pleased and expect that our clients would want to share this experience with their loved ones and are happy to have you! Children are more than welcome to attend, we only recommend that you bring another adult with you so that our mommy-to-be can relax and enjoy her experience.

Do you accept insurance?
No. Since we administer only elective, non-diagnostic ultrasounds we are not covered by insurance. We accept cash, MasterCard, or Visa (no checks please) and payment is due in full at the time of your appointment. Be sure to check out our affordable package prices on our ultrasound packages and pricing list.

What is your Refund policy?
Miracle In Motion does not do refunds, however we will bring you back if for any reason we are unable to get an ultrasound of good quality or clarity, at no additional fee! All return visits are offered at the discretion of the ultrasound technician administering your scan. We do return visits Tuesday through Friday during office hours, sorry no returns during Saturday hours. All return visits must be scheduled before you leave your initial visit and all payment is due at the time of your scheduled visit. There is a 2 week time limit on return visits. If you are unable to return in the post two weeks you forfeit the offer for a return visit.

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