Info about ultrasound scanning in Deeside
Congratulations on your pregnancy from everyone here at Baby Scanning Boutique!!! We understand the terminology used with baby ultrasound scanning can be quite difficult to understand so we’ll try and guide you through. Our early pregnancy scans in Deeside are here to support you on your journey to motherhood and are available from 7 weeks from your last menstrual period (LMP).
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2D
The black and white scan images you are probably used to seeing in the hospital; at the early stage baby isn’t yet developed enough to see in more detail.
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3D
The same technology showing much more detail once baby is sufficiently developed, usually possible from around 16 weeks, with the best images taken around 27 weeks. These are the detail pictures with a golden look and feel.
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4D & HD Live
The same 2D or 3D image but a video capture of the examination that you can watch back at a later date.
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Worth knowing
Image quality drops off around 36 weeks, because although baby is developing further there is less space and fluid to help capture those pictures.
Early Scan
Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! Here at Baby Scanning Boutique we know what a wonderful time this is for you. Our early pregnancy scans in Deeside are here to support you on your journey to motherhood and are available from 7 weeks from your last menstrual period (LMP).
We will provide you with a 2D ultrasound scan using the most modern technology. To help you begin your journey, keepsake images of your scan are available to purchase as either printed pictures or digitally on a USB, as are heartbeat teddy bears and we provide an approximate gestation and delivery date.
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Important Notice
Baby Scanning Boutique is a non-diagnostic, non-medical facility. We do not actively look for abnormalities, in the event that we should notice something unusual, our standard protocol is to refer you to your midwife, GP or local hospital for further medical investigation.
Gender Scans
Want to know the sex of your baby? Getting ready to decorate a nursery and need to know what colours to go for? Then our range of ‘Pink or Blue’ scans are for you. Just like you’d expect, our gender scans will determine if you’re having a little boy or a little girl.
Our Baby Scanning Boutique gender scans in Deeside are available from 14 weeks into your pregnancy and can be performed purely as a 2D scan to find out the gender of your baby or as part of your 3/4D bonding scan. Please visit our scan page for more details.
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Important Notice
No gender scan can be 100% accurate, regardless of the technology used, age of foetus or any other variable. Baby Scanning Boutique has an excellent accuracy record but even we’re not infallible. This is due to a number of factors such as the position your baby during the scan. Baby Scanning Boutique cannot be held responsible in the unfortunate circumstance that you should be informed of the wrong gender.
Bonding Scan
Our 3D and 4D bonding scans allows you see your baby at an enhanced level of detail, meaning you can see things that cannot be seen in traditional 2D format such as sucking their thumb, smiling, blowing bubbles or opening their eyes.
These precious moments are literally a once in a lifetime opportunity and should you wish to take away with you a keepsake of this unforgettable experience you can choose to purchase your scan pictures to start baby’s first photo album. We also have heartbeat Teddy Bears for those family members wanting a cuddle.
The perfect time for a 4D bonding scan is between 26-31 weeks because of the optimal balance between baby development and womb conditions but 4D scans can be done anytime from 14 weeks and even as late as 36 weeks we can still get amazing quality images.
3D/4D Live Scans
Baby Scanning Boutique ‘Live’ scans (often referred to as 4D) are the 3D continuous images that can be recorded as a video capture saved to a USB for you to take home and watch back at your leisure. Sometimes this will need to start off in 2D to optimise the angle of the probe to get the best possible view and then we switch over to the 3D image seamlessly to give you the best possible video.
The GE Voluson ultrasound machine we use is a very sophisticated piece of technology, its widely recognised worldwide as for providing the best 4D images and you’ll be amazed by the depth of clarity and detail it shows off. In 4D its possible to see your baby do things like sucking their thumb, opening their eyes, blowing bubbles, smiling etc… perfect to start getting to know your baby before he/she is even here.
HD Live Scans
HD Live is an enhanced version of a 3D scan using the latest GE technology available on only the newest machines to render amazingly realistic images of your baby. It uses the most recent generation of beamforming technology combined with speckle reduction algorithms and virtual light sources to create lighting and shadowing effects. This means our sonographer can incorporate light and shadow on baby’s face just as you would see in a person standing next to you.
HD live comes at no extra charge and is available on all our gender scan and bonding scan packages. HD live is not available with early scans.
Check how many weeks pregnant you are
Not sure how far along you are? Pop in the date of your last period and we’ll work out how many weeks pregnant you are and your estimated due date, then show you which scans are right for your stage.
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Your Due Date Calculator
Pop in a couple of details and we’ll gently map out your journey — your estimated due date, how far along you are, how big your little one is right now, and the loveliest moments to book each scan. There’s no rush, take your time.
Let’s work it out together
Choose whichever you know — we’ll take care of the rest.
These dates are a gentle guide — only around 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their due date!
Your journey will appear here
Add your date on the left and we’ll reveal your due date, how far along you are, and everything you can look forward to.
FAQs
What is the difference between 2D, 3D, 4D and HD Live?
2D is the black and white scan you are used to seeing at the hospital. 3D shows much more detail once baby is developed enough, usually from around 16 weeks, and gives the images with the golden look and feel. 4D is the same but as a moving video you can watch back. HD Live is an improvement on 3D and 4D using GE technology to create realistic skin tones, shadows and clearer images.
When can you find out the gender of your baby?
You can find out at a gender scan from 14 weeks with our Gender & Wellbeing Scan, or from 18 weeks with our Express Gender Scan. If you would rather know sooner, our Blue or Pink early gender blood test gives you an answer from as early as 6 weeks.
When is the best time to have a 3D or 4D scan?
You can have one any time from 14 weeks, but for the very best images we recommend between 26 and 31 weeks. Image quality drops off after around 36 weeks because there is less room and fluid to capture baby’s face clearly.
How early can I have a private baby scan?
Our early reassurance scans start from 7 weeks from your last menstrual period. We check the location of your pregnancy, confirm your dates and estimated due date, and confirm whether it is a single or multiple pregnancy.