Ask the Experts
Ask our experts! If you have any questions please feel free to ask our team below. We’ve also posted some of our frequently asked questions below.
At Ultrasound Dimensions, we offer you advanced technology, experienced professionals and warm, friendly service.
Our state-of-the-art Philips Medical iu22 intelligence system provides the very best available imaging of your baby. This next generation of ultrasound technology processes images so rapidly that real-time display is virtually free of the “jerkiness” typical of earlier 3D ultrasound equipment. This means a smoother video experience both in session on our plasma screen, and afterwards on DVD in the comfort of your home.
Our highly qualified ultrasonographers have many years of experience in obstetrical ultrasound. This ensures not only professional operating standards, but also optimal imaging of the baby in an efficient timely manner, so that none of your session time is wasted.
At Ultrasound Dimensions we strive to make your visit an enjoyable and relaxing one, with friendly staff in a warm and comfortable setting. To add to your Ultrasound Dimensions experience, we encourage you to bring family and friends along!
The fourth dimension is time, which means that your baby can be viewed in real time. You will see your baby moving, and with a little luck, you might catch a yawn, a hiccup or even thumb sucking.
A 3D/4D Scan can actually be performed at any time during the pregnancy, however, we suggest that for the best view of baby’s features that the scan be performed between 22 and 37 weeks gestation. We recommend the most successful time is around 28 weeks. If you have a a twin pregnancy book at around 25 weeks.
Your Ultrasound Dimensions 3d baby scan session is for non-diagnostic purposes only. If you wish to have a diagnostic exam we are also able to provide that service to you.
Monica Healy IIR, ARDMS, CARDUP is our clinical specialist who performs ultrasounds and also supervises our team of sonographers. Our team brings 25 years of medical ultrasound experience to the business. Having a registered diagnostic medical sonographer with extensive ultrasound imaging experience ensures timely, optimal imaging making the most of your ultrasound session. To ensure we offer the highest level of service, our team takes part in continuing education and training.
We offer a 100% money back guarantee. Image quality varies from scan to scan depending on many factors including fetal position, location of the placenta, quantity of amniotic fluid around the baby, mother’s condition and bladder fullness. For these reasons, image quality cannot be guaranteed. While it is rare that we cannot get a suitable image, we may arrange another session at a later date at no charge.
Yes, ultrasound appointments should be made as early as possible! Weekends and evenings are the most popular appointment times. Call 01 210 0232 for bookings and more information.
Some early pregnancy and medical ultrasound scans do require that you have a full bladder. Other medical ultrasound scans require that you fast for several hours before your exam. For a 3D 4D ultrasound session a full bladder is not required. Overall hydration increases the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby which improves image quality. It is important that you drink lots of water in the few days leading up to your ultrasound. On the day of your ultrasound scan however, we will have you empty your bladder before beginning to optimize your comfort.
Yes, ultrasound has been used safely for over 30 years. There is, to date, no evidence that diagnostic ultrasound has produced any harm to humans, including the developing fetus. Despite its apparent excellent safety record, ultrasound imaging should performed with the latest ultrasound equipment and only be used by people whom are fully trained in its safe and proper operation. It is the scan operator who is responsible for performing ultrasounds safely. If you have any questions or concerns about this please don’t hesitate to ask us.
