FAQs

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Women seeking an elective prenatal Ultrasound with Castleton HD Ultrasound must already be receiving treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal care and have already undergone a medical, diagnostic Ultrasound ordered by their provider to confirm their due date, screen for fetal anomalies, and to look for any other pregnancy related issues.

The issues that we are evaluating in the elective prenatal Ultrasound session include a limited diagnostic scan to confirm heartbeat, the number of babies in the pregnancy, the position of the baby, and the placental location. Please note, at no time is this exam to be used in place of a complete diagnostic Ultrasound.

Extensive studies over 30 years have found that Ultrasound has not been shown to cause any harm to mother or baby. Routine scanning of all pregnancies is now normal throughout the United States.

In 3D, 4D and HD Live (5D) scanning exactly the same type and intensity of Ultrasound is used as with conventional 2D scanning. 3D, 4D and HD Live (5D) Ultrasounds utilize sound waves to look inside the body. The technology is similar to radar. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into the body, listens for the return echo and generates an image. 4D and HD Live (5D) Ultrasounds will be similar to a conventional scan in terms of exposure.

Yes, appointments are necessary for all of our services.

Depending on the package you choose, the 4D and HD Live (5D) Ultrasound session will last between 15 and 25 minutes. You will spend between 30 and 45 minutes with us, as we prepare all your "goodies" (pictures, dvd and cd) as you will be taking them all home with you the day of your appointment. If you have purchased the Gold or Platinum package, plan on spending an hour with us as the second half hour will be used to choose the pictures of your baby you would like to print.

If you plan on having only one 4D or HD Live (5D) Ultrasound examination, we would recommend having the examination performed between the 26th and 34th week of the pregnancy. However, excellent images of your baby can be obtained anytime after about 22 weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers obtain more than one 4D or HD Live (5D) Ultrasound and have images to enjoy from their second and third trimesters.

Usually, but not always. Sometimes if the baby is persistently looking face down, i.e. towards your spine it may be difficult to see the baby's face. We make no promises that the images will be similar to those you might have seen elsewhere or even from our clinic, or that we can always meet everyone's expectations.

Every baby scan is different depending on, gestational age, position, amount of fluid, and mother's condition. We promise to make every effort to obtain the best possible images of whatever parts of the baby that can be seen.

Yes. In fact, we encourage our clients to invite family and friends to attend the elective 4D and HD Live (5D) Ultrasound session. This is a joyous and wonderful experience, one that can be shared with your family and loved ones. DURING COVID YOU CAN BRING UP TO 4 PEOPLE WITH YOU.  Prior to COVID we can comfortably accommodate 7 to 8 people on our leather sectional and raised seating. Our seating is specifically arranged so that everyone in your party will have an excellent view of our large screen 4D and HD Live (5D) images of the baby.

Yes, in most cases we can provide an indication of the sex of the baby. We can't however guarantee that the baby will cooperate during your session. Certain factors such as body tissue content, developmental stage and fetal position all affect the ability to determine sex.

At this point, insurance does not cover the costs of our Ultrasounds. Since this is an elective procedure and is not intended to be a replacement for your doctor ordered Ultrasound, you will need to pay the cost of this Ultrasound as an out of pocket expense. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards.

We use the state of the art GE Voluson 730 to complete all Ultrasound examinations. The GE Voluson 730 has been seen in GE television commercials and many printed articles from around the world. This machine is the best 2D, 3D, 4D, and HD Live (5D) Ultrasound machine available.

Please note, many organizations claim to use "state-of-the-art" equipment, when in fact they use older or inferior technology. Only the GE Voluson  generates 3D images with amazing clarity and gives you the same clarity with 4D and HD Live (5D) imagery of your baby in motion. Our sonogram equipment allows you to see your baby in live motion video unlike any other on the market today

We have ultrasound packages to fit just about anyone's budget. Please refer to our Ultrasound Pricing page for more information on our available 3D, 4D and HD Live (5D) ultrasound packages.

Yes, we will ask for a card number to put on file to hold your appointment time. In the event that you do not come to your appointment and also fail to contact us via phone or e-mail to let us know, we reserve the right to charge that card $30.

Bring as many as you would like. We can sit 6-8 people comfortably on our chairs and couches. There is also standing room if need be and additional chairs we can bring in. Your scan will be viewed on a projection screen so that everyone can see! DUE TO COVID IT IS CURRENTLY ONLY 4 PEOPLE WITH YOU.

We will bring you back in free of charge. The payment will still be due at the conclusion of the first session. Then, we will work with you to figure out when the best time is to come in for a re-scan.

An ultrasound picture, appointment reminder card, proof of pregnancy, prenatal prescription, etc. We have to ensure that you are under a physician's care. When in doubt, make sure the documentation has your name and your doctor's name included.  If you don't have a doctor yet please bring the intended doctor.