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3D 4D Ultrasound Guide

👋 Hello, beautiful mama!

We're so excited to see you and your baby soon! To help us capture the clearest and cutest images, please follow these simple tips:

3D 4D Ultrasound Guide: drink water for better ultrasound images

Before your appointment

Drink drink…

We recommend moms double their water intake in the weeks leading up to the appointment. More fluid in front of the baby’s face improves image quality.

Pregnancy Confirmation

Drink at least 24 oz (about 700 ml) of water

One hour before your appointment. Don't empty your bladder until after the scan. A full bladder helps us get better views of your growing baby.

3D/4D or HD Live Sessions

Start hydrating 3–5 days before

Drinking extra water helps clear up the amniotic fluid, making your baby's features sharper and easier to see.

For twins

Best between 24 and 28 weeks

The ideal time for a 3D/5D ultrasound is between 24 and 28 weeks for the best facial images before babies become more crowded in the womb.

✨ Every pregnancy is different, and babies' positions may affect the images obtained during the session.

See the difference

Good fluid = clear baby face!

✓ Good fluid
Good fluid baby ultrasound, clear face
Good fluid baby ultrasound, clear face
Good fluid baby ultrasound, clear face
Posterior placenta ultrasound, clear baby facePosterior placenta
✕ Low fluid intake
Low fluid intake baby ultrasound, blurry face
Low fluid intake baby ultrasound, blurry face
Low fluid intake baby ultrasound, blurry face
Anterior placenta ultrasound, baby face harder to seeAnterior placenta

Have an anterior placenta?

No worries, it's totally normal and very common! Since the placenta is positioned in front of the baby, it might take a little extra time to get clear images. Just come well-hydrated and be patient. We may try different angles or positions to get the best view. We'll do our best to capture those precious moments!

Pro tip

Drink a small glass of lemonade or orange juice 10–15 minutes before your session. The natural sugars can gently wake baby up and get them moving, perfect for adorable photos!

💡 Additional tips

Make the most of your session

Wear comfy two-piece clothing

This makes it easier to access your belly and keeps you comfortable during the scan.

Bring a loved one, or a few!

You're welcome to bring up to 8 guests to enjoy the experience with you.

Arrive a few minutes early

This gives you time to complete paperwork and take care of payment, plus it helps us use the full session time in case baby is a little shy.

Re-scan policy

Baby feeling shy? We've got you

🔸 Complimentary Re-scan Policy

Available with our Golden Memories and Mommy Bundle packages.

If your baby’s face cannot be seen due to their position, our ultrasound technician will determine whether a complimentary re-scan is appropriate.

Complimentary re-scans are not guaranteed and are offered at the technician’s discretion. If approved, your re-scan will be scheduled Monday–Friday only.

Please note: A re-scan does not apply when image limitations are due to low amniotic fluid, placenta placement, or when the face is covered by hands, feet, or the umbilical cord.

Every baby and every ultrasound is different. Image quality cannot be guaranteed.

🔸 Boy or Girl Package

If the baby does not reveal the gender, a free re-scan will be offered.

We recommend coming for gender determination at 15 weeks or later for best results.

If needed, we will reschedule the re-scan in 1 to 2 weeks.

📷 We can't wait to show you those sweet little cheeks in HD!

Thank you for trusting us with this special moment.