The BirthWell Scan
Connect to your baby without the stress of going to a clinic or doctor. Experience complete privacy and a calm environment in our beautiful studio that feels like a spa. You have the chance to see your baby and hear the heartbeat without the waiting room, pressure, or stressed out non-English speaking technicians. Think of this as your baby's first photoshoot!
All BirthWell ultrasounds…
Are performed by an RDMS licensed ultrasound technician trained to perform high risk OB scans. These ultrasounds are non-diagnostic (meaning non-medical) it is only for the purposes of seeing and connecting to your baby. There is no need for any referral and these can be scheduled at any time in your pregnancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We strongly encourage all mothers to do their own research to decide what they are comfortable doing but based on our own - there are no known risks to the mother or fetus from having ultrasounds. There is no radiation involved at all (unlike X-rays or MRIs) and the way the machine works is by sending waves of sound through tiny crystals in the ultrasound probe. According to the FDA and ACOG there is no evidence that weekly ultrasounds are harmful to developing fetuses. If you have any follow up questions on this please reach out to us to discuss further. You feeling comfortable is of utmost importance to us!
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For many women - seeing the baby move and hearing the heart beat helps them connect to their baby and helps them process the experience of being pregnant. For many is it an important motivating factor to eat nourishing foods and schedule in time for movement! Overall, it decreases anxiety and increases a sense of wellness and excitement.
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Unfortunately no - at BirthWell we are only performing wellness scans. All medical scans must be performed through your doctor or clinic.
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Without a doctor on site - it would be medically negligent to give results without a reading obstetrician available immediately.
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No - any clients that are not feeling movement or are experiencing cramping or bleeding must immediately call their doctor or go to the emergency room. It is out of the scope of our practice because we do not have the facilities to help you further if something is wrong.
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For any pregnant women there is always the risk of fetal demise. Thankfully, this occurs without other symptoms in less then 1% of the population so it is pretty uncommon. In the tragic case of a fetal demise our technician would stay with you to call your spouse and/or escort you to the emergency room or your doctor.
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Yes!
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If we can't get good pictures after 20 minutes we can reschedule for another day free of charge.
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Yes! We print 5 pictures for you right away and send the rest via email or Whatsapp.
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Yes - after 20 weeks it's usually clear enough to determine and if you would like to know we are happy to show you!
