Clear Image Ultrasound

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How safe is 3D/4D Ultrasound?
Why choose Clear Image Ultrasound Medical Center?
What are the advantages and benefits of 3D/4D Ultrasound?
What is the best time to have 3D/4D Ultrasound?
What affects the quality of pictures?
What is the preparation process before the Ultrasound Scan?
How many guests can I bring?
Are Gift Certificates available?
How long is the session?
What kind of an Ultrasound System is used in your office?
What is the price of your service?
What is the earliest time that my baby’s gender can be determined?
Do I need to have an appointment?

1. How safe is 3D/ 4D Ultrasound?

2D Ultrasound has been used safely in OB/GYN practice for over 35 years. Extensive studies have found that Ultrasound has not been shown to cause any harm to the mother or the baby and routinely performed throughout the United States and Worldwide.
3D/4D Ultrasound produces the same energy sound waves as 2D, the incredible image is the result of using a sophisticated computer program that enhances the performance.

2. Why choose Clear Image Ultrasound Medical Center?

Our service is unique. We offer you an opportunity to have 3D/4D Ultrasound Service in a Diagnostic Medical Center which complies with all Rules and Regulations of Safe Use of Ultrasound.
Our staff is highly trained, experienced and fully licensed and certified in performing Ultrasound exams. Our reading Physicians are Board Certified in the State of New York. We are using the best performing and safest medical equipment.
Most importantly, out main priority is your satisfaction with our service.

3. What are the advantages and benefits of 3D/4D Ultrasound?

Extensive studies have shown the positive influence of 3D/4D Ultrasound for expectant parents and family members. You will be able to see amazingly realistic images of your baby and this positive emotional experience will bring love, affection, respect for the miracle of a new life and a sense of security into your family. The expectant father becomes more connected to the child and more emotionally involved in the pregnancy. Seeing the baby will reduce the stress and anxiety for the mother and the rest of the family. It will bring reassurance of the baby’s wellbeing.

4. What is the best time to have 3D/4D Ultrasound?

Any time is good for you to see the image of your baby. You can see different stages of your baby’s development.
We recommend you to have 3D/4D Ultrasound between 24 and 36 weeks due to the fact that at this time the face of your baby looks the way it will at birth.
You may have several sessions during your pregnancy what will show you the growth and development of your baby.

5. What affects the quality of pictures?

Would I be able to get good pictures of the face at every visit? We are using the Ultrasound System with the best resolution. Our Sonographers are highly trained to perform 3D/4D Ultrasound. Unfortunately, there are some other factors that affect the quality of the pictures

•	Fetal position – the way your baby is located in the womb. We are not able to obtain a good image of the face if the baby is constantly looking down, or the face is covered by placenta, uterine wall or your baby's hands or feet.
•	Maternal Body Features - sometimes ultrasounds waves are unable to penetrate through the abdominal tissue what causes poor image quality. We recommend for heavyset mothers to have 3D/4D Ultrasound after 28 weeks of pregnancy.
•	Fetal Activity - it is very difficult to obtain high quality images while the baby is in constant motion. Regardless of the situation, you will enjoy the time with your baby. We, on our part, will do our very best to deliver the best results to you.

6. What is the preparation process before the Ultrasound Scan?

We ask you to drink two cups of water 30 minutes prior to the exam. Your bladder should be slightly filled in order to make it possible to obtain better images. Please, bring your choice of a juice to drink during the session.

7. How many guests can I bring?

You are welcome to bring up to 5 guests to share this wonderful experience with. You are welcome to bring your young children, but we encourage you to have someone there to take care of them, otherwise one of your guests will be distracted from your Ultrasound session and won’t be able to enjoy it to the fullest.

8. Are Gift Certificates available?

Yes. You may purchase a gift certificate, which could be the perfect baby shower gift or just a thoughtful gift to your pregnant loved one.

9. How long is the session?

20 minutes is the usual time for the Ultrasound exam, however we could exceed this time in case of medical necessity during Diagnostic Ultrasound tests. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment time to fill out the paperwork. Unfortunately, we would have to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 10 minutes late in order to keep our schedule running.

10 . What kind of an Ultrasound System is used in your office?

We are using state-of-the-art System with the newest 2006 software. This is the most trusted machine worldwide with the most advanced technology and the highest resolution.

11. What is the price of your service?

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12. What is the earliest time that my baby’s gender can be determined?

The earliest gestational age for gender determination is 16 weeks (4 months).

13. Do I need to have an appointment?

Yes. At your convenience, you can book your appointment online at any time.

Or call us (718) 339-9400 and we will be glad to assist you.