HAVING a baby is an exciting time, and it’s natural to want to share that excitement with your loved ones. With a 4D scan at a private clinic you can do just this in the most magical way.
NHS scans are important to check the progress of a pregnancy and to make sure that everything is running smoothly. However, because they are intended to be for purely medical purposes, they can sometimes fall short of the memorable experience you may wish for.
Due to understandable time constraints, many mums-to-be complain that they feel rushed at their NHS ultrasound scan. A private 4D or 3D scan will allow you the time to really get to know your baby.
You will also be able to share the experience with your loved ones, letting them enjoy that precious sneaky peek into your baby’s world.
Most NHS hospitals restrict scan attendees to a maximum of two people. Many will only allow one in the room with the mum-to-be. This can be a disappointment to women who may wish to share the experience their mum, sister or best friend, as well as their partner.
At a private obstetrics clinic you can share your scan with all of the above, as most clinics can accommodate up to five guests comfortably. This also means that you can bring along any siblings-to-be to have an early look at their little brother or sister.
Sadly, there will always be some people who are unable to share the experience with you on the day, as much as you would like them to. However, with private ultrasound scans your girlfriends, other family members or perhaps close family members who live some distance away can still share in the magic.
Private clinics offer a range of keepsake packages, so that you can take the precious experience home with you. Wonderfully clear 3D still images are perfect to frame, and make a thoughtful gift for doting grandparents who are keen to have that first photograph of their new grandchild.
Available in black and white or colour, and in a range of different sizes, the first photo of your baby is something to be treasured for a lifetime.
You can also take away with you an amazing 4D DVD of your scan, so that you, your family and friends can relive the experience whenever you wish.
Imagine the wonderment on the faces of your loved ones when they are able to see your unborn baby in great detail, as it moves inside your womb. Many babies seem to delight in putting on a show for awed spectators, sucking their thumbs, doing rolls or seeming to give you a little wave to say hello.
As private 4D scans are a relatively new opportunity, grandparents in particular will be amazed by the experience. It is something that, sadly, wasn’t available in their day, so they will be thrilled to be able to experience it with you.
Those who would like additional keepsakes from the scan can choose from a wide range of options, including key rings, fridge magnets, coasters, mugs, mouse mats and jigsaws.
One particularly nice option for children waiting to welcome a new sibling is a ‘heartbeat bear’. A soft teddy featuring a recording of the baby’s heartbeat is a lovely item for them to cherish in the run up to the big day.
As well as enabling you to meet your baby early, a 4D scan will also let you find out the sex. Many families prefer to know the sex of the baby in order to feel more prepared for its arrival, and a gender scan is a 90 per cent accurate way of finding out.
Many NHS hospitals may be unwilling or unable to let you know the sex of your baby, which can be a disappointment as well as an inconvenience.
Gender scans London are ways of getting the information you want, while also enjoying an additional opportunity to meet your baby.
At a private clinic, the highly-trained sonographer will take the time needed to accurately predict the baby’s sex. In cases where the baby is in a position which makes it difficult to tell, the sonographer will do their best to move the baby into an optimum position.
4D scans are a great way to make pregnancy an even more exciting time for a mum-to-be and her family. Enabling family and friends to share in this magical time brings families together in a very special way.
