Frequently Asked Questions
What is an elective prenatal ultrasound?
We offer elective 2D, 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 must 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.
WHAT IF I COME IN FOR AN ULTRASOUND AND DO NOT GET A COMPLETE PACKAGE OR LEAVE WITH PICTURES?
It is our number one priority at Baby Proofs to obtain the absolute best images of your baby & make sure you are satisfied to the fullest. We use the top of the line ultrasound equipment to ensure this, however, some factors that determine the outcome of your ultrasound are out of our control such as: location of your placenta, the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding your baby, the clarity of the amniotic fluid, the baby's position, & the overall fetal environment. If we are unable to determine the gender of your child at your scheduled appointment due to these factors mentioned above, you will be asked to reschedule & come back for a second appointment within the next 14 days at no charge.
IF I AM OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE WILL I BE ABLE TO GET CLEAR PICTURES?
If you are overweight you should not be afraid to have a 4D ultrasound, however we strongly urge that you wait until after 32 weeks gestation to give the baby time to obtain more fat. If you are overweight you will need to have a VERY high level of amniotic fluid to obtain clear images of the baby. If you drink the recommend amount of water in the weeks leading up to your appointment there is no reason you should not be able to obtain great images!
WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE IF MY BABY HAS HAIR DURING MY 3D/4D ULTRASOUND?
Depends. Many parents wonder if they will be able to see the baby's hair during their ultrasound. Unfortunately 3D/4D ultrasound technology cannot see any hair on the baby, however standard 2d (black and white) ultrasound can usually pick up strands of hair! Be sure to ask your medically trained and certified technician to check and see if your baby has any hair!
WHAT IF MY BABY IS BREECH?
Breech position is when the baby's head is located at the top of your uterus & feet are down. If you do know that your baby is breech prior to your 3d/4d ultrasound, we do advise you to reschedule your appointment a few weeks later to allow more time for the baby to turn. Good pictures can be obtained with breech babies, but they not guaranteed & are much more likely if the baby is head down. However some babies remain breech until very late in the pregnancy or never turn, if this is the case you can still do a 3d/4d ultrasound and we should be able to get good images if you have plenty of amniotic fluid.
What is the cancellation policy if I am unable to make it to my appointment?
We understand things happen unplanned and life is busy...... if you are unable to attend your Baby Proofs Ultrasound appointment for any reason at all please call 48 hours in advance to let us know you need to cancel or reschedule prior to your appointment. There are other expecting mother's just like you who can't wait to see their little one and would like to have your appointment time if you are unable to make it.
If you miss your scheduled appointment without prior notice you will receive a bill for portion of the ultrasound due to the fact that a technician made sure to be present and on time for your appointment.
How does SneakPeek work?
While every person has her own DNA in her bloodstream, a pregnant woman’s bloodstream also contains DNA from her unborn child. SneakPeek looks for male chromosomes in a small sample of your blood. If male chromosomes are found, that means baby is a boy. If none are found, ba by is a girl. SneakPeek is 99.9% accurate at 6 weeks into pregnancy.
What is the SneakPeek process?
At SneakPeek Labs, a test process called non - invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is used to analyze cell - free fetal DNA. Starting with a small sample of your b lood, plasma is separated from whole blood by centrifuge, and extracted cell - free fetal DNA (cffDNA) is analyzed for Y chromosomes, which are found only in males. The SneakPeek test is sensitive enough to find even a single Y chromosome, giving you confide nce in your results.
I’ve previously had a boy. Will that skew my results?
Clinical studies have shown that fetal DNA clears from mom’s bloodstream between a few hours to 2 days after birth.
I’m having twins. Can SneakPeek determine fetal sex for each one?
In the case of identical twins, if male DNA is found, then both babies are boys. If no male DNA is found, then both babies are girls. For fraternal twins (or more!), finding male DNA will confirm at least one baby is a boy, but cannot distinguish if the s econd is a boy or girl.
Do hormone disorders such as PCOS affect my results?
SneakPeek is a DNA - based test, so hormones do not impact results.
Do blood thinners affect my results?
SneakPeek looks only for the presence of Y chromosomes and is extremely sensitive and accurate. No blood thinners or other drugs are known to impact SneakPeek gender results.
Do hormone disorders such as PCOS affect my results?
SneakPeek is a DNA - based test, so hormones do not impact results.
Is this test safe?
SneakPeek Clinical is a non - invasive prenatal test (NIPT), and it’s safe for both mom and baby.
Do hormone disorders such as PCOS affect my results?
SneakPeek is a DNA - based test, so hormones do not impact results.
How quickly can I get my results?
Your blood sample is shipped to SneakPeek Labs in San Diego, CA via FedEx Priority Overnight shipping. FastTrack customers: Expect your result email between 4 - 8pm Pacific Time the same day your sample is received by SneakPeek. Standard customers: Expect yo ur result email between 1 - 5pm Pacific Time the day after your sample is received by SneakPeek.
Are results guaranteed?
SneakPeek Clinical is the most accurate early gender test on the market. If your test result does not match the gender of your newborn, you’ll receive a full refund.
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