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Book Now
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30 09, 2019

Bailey B

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Bailey Badmin2019-09-30T01:03:00-04:00

Meet Marcelle

Marcelle Raphael is an award winning professional photographer who specializes in newborn and maternity portraiture photography. Her studio, Fine Art Newborns, is located in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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How long does it take to receive my Custom Heartbeat Jewelry?

Approximately four weeks.

Heartbeat Pendant Necklace

Stainless Steel $69

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

Men’s Style Heartbeat Band

Sterling Silver $89

Heartbeat Gemstone Ring

Sterling Silver $99

Heartbeat Comfort Fit Band

Stainless Steel $89

Sterling Silver $99

Photo Dog Tag

Stainless Steel $89

Necklace or Keyring

Heartbeat Dog Tag

Stainless Steel $59

Necklace or Keyring

Mini Heartbeat Dog Tag

Stainless Steel $59

Necklace or Keyring

4-Sided Heartbeat Pendant

Stainless Steel

2 Sides Engraved $59

4 Sides Engraved $89

Heartbeat Bar Bracelet

Stainless Steal $69

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

The Original Heartbeat Bracelet

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

Additional Charms

( with purchase of necklace or bracelet )

Heart or Oval

Heartbeat Charm $40

Birth Stone Charm $8

Heartbeat Charm Bracelet

Stainless Steel $59

Heart or Oval

Heartbeat Charm Necklace

Stainless Steel $59

Heart or Oval

Additional Heartbeat Pendants

(with purchase of necklace)

Stainless Steel $40

Sterling Silver $40

Gold Filled $50

Rose Gold Filled $50

The Heartbeat Bar Necklace

Stainless Steel $69

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

Double Bar $109 – $149

The Original Heartbeat Necklace

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

The Cherished Heart Necklace

Sterling Silver $79

Gold Filled $99

Rose Gold Filled $99

The Original Double Heartbeat Necklace

Sterling Silver $129

Gold Filled $169

Rose Gold Filled $169

When is the best time to schedule a visit for your different services?

Great question!

We have a new calendar tool you can use to determine the best time to visit us base on your due date. Click HERE to access.

What is your availability?

The quickest way to view our availability is to visit our Book Now page, and select the type of visit you would like. A calendar showing all of our available appointment options will open and you can choose a day and time that best fits your needs.

How is the Digital Video Recording of my session provided to me?

You will be sent a private link where we have a uploaded your video to Youtube so you can share your session with your friends and family at your discretion.

OUR CLIENTS PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. Your video on Youtube is PRIVATE. It is NOT SEARCHABLE and NOT ACCESSIBLE without the specific link we have provided you.

Will my Personalized Mobile App expire?

While The Ultrasound Place does not place any official expiration on the apps we distribute, because of technology and/or potential platform changes, we only guarantee your app will remain active for 12 months. Please be sure to download and archive your images from the app.

Do I need to purchase the Digital Video Recording of my session if I have already purchased the Personalized Mobile App?

No.

For those who purchase a Personalized Mobile App, the Digital Video Recording is included and also accessible through the app itself.

How do I install and share my Personlized Mobile App?

After your visit, you will be sent a link to access your app. You can share this link with your friends and family or share the app directly within the app itself.

What is the difference between your Heartbeat Animal and Gender Reveal Heartbeat Animal?

With our Heartbeat Animal, we will capture your baby’s heartbeat and place this special recording in a beautiful stuffed animal of your choice.

With our Gender Reveal Heartbeat Animal, we will determine your baby’s gender, keep it a secret, and give you a pink or blue HeartBeat animal gift-wrapped in gender neutral wrapping paper ( it also includes a recording of your baby’s heartbeat ). Open the gift at your Gender Reveal Party and find out boy or girl together with all of your family and friends.

What is the PRICING for visit Enhancements?

Check out our Enhancements page for all pricing for each of our optional visit add-ons.

What is your PRICING?

Our pricing depends on the services you are looking for. Click HERE to view.

How accurate are your Gender Determination Services?

With our 2D Ultrasound Gender Reveal service, in most cases we can provide an indication of the gender 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 gender. If we are unable to determine this, we will bring you back at no charge to try again.

Our DNA Early Gender Determination service has yet to make an incorrect gender determination. Occasionally they may return a result of “inconclusive”, but if that happens, you will be refunded for your visit.

Can I bring my family and friends?

Yes. In fact, we encourage our clients to invite family and friends to attend the elective 3D/4D ultrasound session. This is a joyous and wonderful experience, one that can be shared with your family and loved ones. We can accommodate up to 5 guests seated and many more standing. Currently our record attendance is 23 guests!

How can I get the best pictures of my baby?

First, pay attention to when your baby is most active during the day and try to schedule your appointment during that time.

Second, pay attention to whether eating and drinking impact your baby’s energy levels and try to eat or not eat right before your ultrasound. Many babies seem to perk up after Mommy drinks cold and/or fruity beverages so we recommend having a fruit smoothy on your way to your appointment. It is important not to get dehydrated right before your appointment because this may negatively impact your level of amniotic fluid and your pictures.

Third, many times, the best pictures of your baby will be obtained when he or she has turned head downward so if you know that your baby is breach, you may want to post-pone your appointment a week or two to increase the chance of your baby turning before your appointment.

MOST IMPORTANT TIP – Following our hydration guidelines of six bottles of water a day the week before your visit is actually the most significant way to increase image quality.

Will I always get a beautiful picture of my baby?

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. If this happens, a repeat scan will usually succeed because the baby has turned to a favorable position.

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 scans differently, depending on its 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.

( Following our hydration guidelines of six bottles of water a day the week before your visit is actually the most significant way to increase image quality. )

Do I need an appointment? / Do you accept walk-ins?

Because of how busy we stay, pre-booked appointments are necessary for all of our services. If you visit our booking page and select the type of visit you would like, you can view our schedule and select a day and time that works best for you.

How is your 3D / 4D / HD Ultrasound Experience different than the ultrasound performed by my doctor?

While fascinating, a medical ultrasound is often performed at 18 – 20 weeks and is focused on looking for abnormalities and performing diagnostic measurements. In some cases, your doctor or sonographer may even take some pictures and video of your baby in 3D/4D but this is a very different experience than an elective ultrasound at our facility.

We focus on creating a relaxing environment with a lengthy, unhurried session to provide and interactive bonding experience for you and your family. To capture the best images, our moms typically visit us between 26 and 33 weeks pregnant when their baby is bigger and more developed.

Do your services eliminate the need of an ultrasound at my doctor’s office?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Women seeking an elective prenatal ultrasound with The Ultrasound Place must already be receiving treatment with a healthcare provider for prenatal care and may only rely on 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.

Are your services covered by INSURANCE?

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, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards.

Is it safe? Is there any risk to me or my baby?

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 scanning exactly the same type and intensity of ultrasound is used as with conventional 2D scanning. 3D and 4D Ultrasound both 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. A 4D ultrasound will be similar to a conventional scan in terms of exposure.

What kind of equipment do you use to perform the 3D/4D ultrasounds?

Many organizations claim to use “state-of-the-art” equipment, when in fact they use older or inferior technology. Not The Ultrasound Place!

Both our Ventura and Santa Maria locations use the latest GE ultrasound machines to provide the absolute best ultrasound experiences to our clients. GE ultrasound machines are industry leaders in producing the best 2D, 3D, 4D and now HD images possible.

What is elective ultrasound?

We offer elective 3D & 4D prenatal ultrasounds to provide a positive bonding experience for the mother, father and family members with the unborn baby. We feel that realistic surface images provide a connection between the parents and baby that can be beneficial to the whole family.

We make no claims that 3-D as used in this examination is performed to better assess the baby for abnormalities. A routine ultrasound examination should have already been performed to assess the gestational age of the fetus and to evaluate for fetal anomalies as well as the basic components of fetal anatomy recommended for screening.

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