Ultrasounds at your own request
With every new pregnancy a special time begins in your life. For most this is a joyous experience but for others it can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty. For example, if it has been difficult for you to conceive or you have had a miscarriage before. It can be reassuring to have options to check on your baby’s development during the early stages of your pregnancy. At Focus Midwifery Centre you can request an ultrasound at any stage of your pregnancy. You may book an early ultrasound to check on the baby’s heartbeat or at a later stage to check the sex or even to see your baby move thanks to 3D technology.
Remember that with every ultrasound we may have unexpected findings. We do not look with a medical eye at the fun ultrasounds, but if we notice something we will name it and, if desired, inform your midwife about this.
Fees
Ultrasounds by request are not covered by your health insurance and costs are payable prior to the examination.
What is a 2D ultrasound
If you would like to have another look at the position and growth of your baby, you can book a 2D ultrasound appointment with us. During this ultrasound, the position of the baby, the growth and the amount of amniotic fluid are examined. Anything out of the ordinary will be passed on to the midwife.
A 2D ultrasound shows your baby in a black and white image just like the 20 weeks ultrasound and only gives a side view of the baby. The baby will appear ‘transparent’ as the ultrasound will show its internal structure.
Before the ultrasound you can purchase a USB stick which allows you to take home both the images and video.