What is 4D ultrasound? 
Is 2D/3D/4D ultrasound safe?
Who will be performing the ultrasound?
Does this replace my 12 week or 18-20 anatomy week scan?
Is this scan covered by Medicare or private insurance?
How do I pay?
What happens if you see an abnormality?
Do I need a referral?
What is my preparation?
Is there any paperwork to do?
When is the best time to have the 3D/4D ultrasound on the baby?
Will my baby look like those advertised and present in the media?
Can you tell us the baby’s gender?
Can I bring guests?
When will I get my CD, DVD and photos?
What packages do you do and what do they cost?
Where are you located and what are your opening hours?
Do I need to make an appointment?
Which ultrasound equipment do you use?
Is there a cancellation policy?

What is 4D ultrasound?
4D ultrasound adds time or motion to a 3D image. Hence the result is a moving 3D image. 2D images are the pictures produced for your diagnostic ultrasound and although they can be seen well by sonographers, they are often difficult to recognise to the untrained eye. 3D images are images taken in a 3D format; however they are usually at a higher resolution than 4D images.

Is 2D/3D/4D ultrasound safe?
Studies done on the effect of ultrasound have shown that this modality does not present any risk to the mother or the unborn baby. These studies have been undertaken for over 30 years.

Who will be performing the ultrasound?
Your ultrasound scan will be conducted by our qualified and accredited sonographers. All have been trained in 3D/4D imaging techniques and have extensive obstetric experience.

Does this replace my 12 week or 18-20 anatomy week scan?
No, these scans are non diagnostic and voluntary. Please follow your doctor’s instructions and ensure that if requested, that all diagnostic ultrasound scans including the 12 week and the 18-20 week anatomy scans are performed at a dedicated and accredited diagnostic ultrasound facility. Our scans are used to enhance the bonding experience of family and friends with the unborn baby. Before we perform our bonding ultrasound we require that a report be produced that indicate that a diagnostic scan has been performed.

Is this scan covered by Medicare or private insurance?
As this is a non diagnostic service it is not covered by Medicare. At the present time this form of scanning is not covered by private health insurance.

How do I pay?
Eftpos, MasterCard or VISA. We will accept cash; however it must be the correct amount for the package chosen.

What happens if you see an abnormality?
As we are a non diagnostic service we do not search for fetal abnormalities, nor do we do any detailed studies into the fetal anatomy, for instance the heart.  This will be done in your Medicare covered 12 week or 18-20 week ultrasound scans at an accredited diagnostic ultrasound facility. If however an eventuality arises where an anomaly is detected our staff will explain what we see to you, and with your permission, notify the doctor that is managing your pregnancy.

Do I need a referral?
No, this is a non diagnostic scan. For our Package "A" and "B" scans, we do require that you bring in a copy of your 18-20 week morphology report, or evidence that this has been done, as it is our requirement that you have this test prior to using our service. For our Package "G" scan for gender, it is a requirement that you produce a 12 week or dating scan report.

What is my preparation?
Unlike your diagnostic scan we do not want you to have a full bladder. However we would like you to be well hydrated 2 – 3 days prior to the scan. Also wear comfortable clothing.

Is there any paperwork to do?
Yes, unfortunately there is always the paperwork! On making your appointment we will email our consent form and customer information sheet. Fill this out prior to your appointment so that we can maximize your bonding time with the baby. The Ultrasound Nursery adheres to the Privacy Act 1998.

When is the best time to have the 3D/4D ultrasound on the baby?
We have found that 25 – 32 weeks is the optimal time for doing these scans on the baby, however we are very happy to scan your baby after 20 weeks. If you intend to have more than one scan, you may have to book well in advance. We encourage that twin pregnancies should come in at 26 weeks.

Will my baby look like those advertised and present in the media?
The Ultrasound Nursery will endeavour to produce the highest grade images that can be achieved on the day. Those images that are seen in much of the media are produced in the most optimal of circumstances.
The Ultrasound Nursery cannot guarantee images advertised or seen in the gallery will be also available to you with the same sharpness and clarity. Factors such as sound transmission through the patient, hydration of the mum as well as fetal position and fluid around the baby all play a part in image outcome.
We will aim to get the best pictures of your baby and for you to enjoy the experience of watching baby moving.

Can you tell us the baby’s gender?
If you’d like to know the sex and of course the baby is not shy and wants to show us, we’ll happily reveal the gender. If you want a surprise, we will avoid looking at the specific area of interest and produce beautiful images of the rest of the baby. We recommend that with the gender scanning package that you be around 20 weeks gestation.

Can I bring guests?
Of course, we can seat up to seven adult guests in comfort. Children are very welcome. During the scan we require that no video cameras are utilised, and that photos can be taken of Mum, Dad, family and friends, but not the sonographers.

When will I get my CD, DVD and photos?
CDs and DVDs will be available at the end of the scan. As we print out our photos as high quality images, we will mail them to you within 5 business days. You may also wish to drop by and pick them up if they available but please call first.

What packages do you do and what do they cost?
Please visit our PACKAGES page.

Where you located and what are are your opening hours?

Med Point Centre
Suite 5
107-109 Orrong Road
Rivervale WA 6103
Our opening hours are as follows

Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. This can be by phone on 0458888576 or via email at info@ultrasoundnursery.com.au. If you get our answering service, please leave your name and number and we’ll call you back to arrange an appointment time.

Which ultrasound equipment do you use?
Our rooms currently use the Voluson Expert 730 at the latest software revision. This system is still rated as one of the best 3D/4D ultrasound systems in the marketplace.

Is there a cancellation policy?
No, however as a courtesy 24 hours notice of cancellation would be appreciated