Due to advances in modern technology it can be more exciting than ever to have a baby. You can now listen to their heartbeat over the speakers when they are just tiny, and, there are special 3D ultrasounds that can get highly detail images from deep inside the womb. These special services help make an early connection between the mom, dad, and baby all the more stronger. Here are some of the finer points of getting a 3D image when the time comes.

The 3D and 4D Ultrasounds Aren’t Required

For the most part these are extras that your doctor can offer as a gift or courtesy to their patients. They are only required in special circumstances when the doctor needs to see where the umbilical cord is or other details.

Sometimes your birth package at the hospital will include these at no extra charge since they are nice to have as reminders of a special time. But you should be aware that many insurance companies won’t cover them unless they are a necessary part of your care. You should check your coverage and the hospital policies before you start getting a bunch of these images that might be costing you plenty of money.

They Cause No Harm To The Baby

These aren’t like the powerful, cancer causing x-rays of the past. Those used dangerous radiation that can be harmful to the mother, baby, doctors, and nurses. Instead, an ultrasound uses sound waves that bounce off solid objects and back to the sensor unit.

The machine then uses those reflections of sound to piece together a full image of your baby’s face. These more modern 3D and now 4D ultrasound images are the latest and most advanced.

Some People Will Recommend Against Them

You’ll get this from some of your best friends that have bad stories to tell about their own 3D images of their baby. Some people think the images look gruesome and scary, but once you see the images of your own child you’ll realize they look a little like you and your spouse. For whatever reason, some people take it upon themselves to warn everybody about the images, but most people cherish them.

There Are Now Special Companies That Specialize In The Photos

One thing is for certain, getting anything done in a hospital will cost you more than 10X what it’s really worth. The same goes for 3D and 4D images as well. There are now companies that offer keepsake images for a much reduced price.

Of course they aren’t covered by insurance, but the price is far, far lower than what a hospital would charge. One way that they keep the prices so low is by keeping the machines busy all day long. That spreads out the considerable cost of the machine over many thousands of paying customers. In the hospital the machines sit idle much of the day which makes the cost of each use higher.

The People Running The Keepsake Machines Are Experienced

There is a difference between the types of people running the hospital based machines and the keepsake machines. The people at the hospital probably have a high degree of training that allows them to read the images better and find things like birth defects or possible delivery problems.

On the other hand, those working at a keepsake 3D imaging company will have far more experience since they have people lined up all day long. They are better equipped at getting just the right photo or video that their paying customer would enjoy.

However you view the people making the ultrasounds, they each provide a valuable service. Those at the hospital will have a primary focus on the health of you and your baby. The people at the keepsake imaging company will be focused on providing a lasting memory of your baby while it’s still in the womb.