It is always so exciting when you find out that you are pregnant, even more so when you see a little heart beating on the ultrasound! For many first-time mothers-to-be, this is their first interaction with their baby.
Ultrasound Pictures and Video Tips
There is nothing like seeing your baby’s face for the first time.
The look on your husband’s face when he first sees the baby on an ultrasound picture or video will be one he will never forget and the most precious gift that you can give him.
To help ensure a great experience at our imaging company, we have developed ten tips for getting fantastic ultrasound pictures and videos of your baby. We suggest following them closely to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for!
Drink Lots of Water
Many women do not realize how important it is to drink plenty of water during their pregnancy. Waters helps your body produce amniotic fluid and the perfect environment for your baby. It also helps reduce the risk that you’ll have a miscarriage.
The best time to drink water is half an hour before you eat or drink anything else, and continue drinking as much water throughout the day as possible. If you drink plenty of water, then you should start seeing results in your pictures and videos!
If you want to get the most out of your scan, make sure you have a full bladder. In addition to drinking at least 2 liters a day before and during pregnancy, try eating foods with high water content like cucumbers and watermelon.
Drinking prior can also help improve clarity in amniotic fluid because hydration helps clear it up! Try incorporating this habit into two weeks leading up to the procedure for clearer images and photos, but don’t overdo it.
During your ultrasound, your stomach will be touched lightly so that the technician can get an accurate image, and you’ll be uncomfortable if you have an enlarged bladder.

Eat Before Your Scan
Eating before the ultrasound is an essential step to getting the best pictures.
Popular suggestions include iced drinks, sweets, caffeine, or dietary protein sources. When you eat before an ultrasound, it’ll cause your baby to be more active during the session, making them a lot easier to see.
Some foods that we find to help the best are:
- Bananas – both sweet and ripe (we prefer these because they contain natural sugars that can induce movement)
- Protein – burgers, eggs with bacon, peanut butter sandwiches, etc.
- Caffeine – coffee or tea (not soda)
- Sugary drinks – Gatorade, sodas, juice boxes
Be Aware of Your Baby’s Current Sleep Habits (if possible)
Some babies are known for being early risers, and some are late-night sleepers.
It is always better to schedule appointments when your baby is most active, but if you are not sure of your baby’s current sleep habits, That’s why we make it possible to schedule an appointment at any time of the day.
Be prepared to learn your baby’s gender!
Today’s ultrasound technology makes it easy to determine if you’re having a little boy or a little girl during your scan.
Please be aware that your baby’s ultrasound picture or video may reveal their gender to everyone in the room!
Do you have a stubborn husband? Here are some ways that you can convince him to find out your baby’s sex early.
If you’d rather wait until your baby is born to learn their gender, let the sonographer know so that they will not reveal your baby’s gender during the session.
Finding out a baby’s gender is so popular that we even have scans solely to learn if you’re having a boy or a girl.
Or, you can get a sneak peek clinical, which involves a blood draw and a simple blood test, you can find out your baby’s gender.
Relax
During your ultrasound, you’ll want to be sure to stay as calm as possible. There are many reasons for this:
- The baby will be much more active in an environment that is calm and quiet. This means the baby’s heart rate can be tracked better, and the ultrasound images will be clearer.
- It will also allow time for all of the parts of your baby’s body to fully come into view, ensuring accurate measurements and a complete picture of your little one.
- It will allow you to bond better with your baby. By being relaxed, you’ll be able to focus on the images that are on the screen. (we have a 75″ flatscreen TV for you to watch on!)
Get Rid of Distractions
Don’t have any distractions during the appointment! Turn off your phone and make sure that everyone in the room is quiet and calm.
The baby will respond by being very active during the session, leading to clearer images for you!
Consider Relaxation Techniques Beforehand
The tech will need your full attention to ensure a good experience for you and your baby.
If you’re familiar with yoga, meditation, or similar calming techniques before your appointment, this will also help.
Make Sure You’re Comfortable!
During your ultrasound, we’ll want you to be as comfortable as possible. If you need anything from pillows to blankets or anything else to make you feel better, let us know.
Many of our clients are nervous during their sessions, and we want to be sure that your experience is as stress-free as possible. It’s ok; we are here to support you!
Invite family, friends, and/or siblings.
Seeing your baby while it’s growing is one of the most critical aspects of the ultrasound experience.
Invite all family members and friends to come along with you on this exciting journey and witness your developing baby for themselves! When they see how beautiful their new addition looks, it’ll be an unforgettable moment for everyone!
Have Fun!
Your appointment is a time to bond with your baby! We love seeing the different reactions of our clients when they see their little ones for the first time.
It is an unforgettable experience that you’ll enjoy every moment of.
Frequently Asked Questions about 3D Ultrasounds.
A 3D ultrasound is a particular type of ultrasound that creates a detailed, three-dimensional picture of the baby in your womb. A 3D scan can also create a fantastic video you will treasure forever!
3D ultrasounds can be done anywhere from week 7 of your pregnancy and typically take about 30 minutes.
The technician will apply some gel on the outside of your belly, scan it with a 3D ultrasound machine that sends sound waves to bounce back from inside your body, then after just a few minutes, and they will have created a wonderful image of your baby!
Ultrasound works by “listening” to sound waves sent out and then passed straight back up to the transducer again.
With 3D ultrasound, the sound waves can be directed down and different angles, which lets the receiver capture these sounds coming back, so they’re able to produce a detailed 3-dimensional image of what’s inside your body.
This process is called “surface rendering.” In 4D technology, still, images created with 3D ultrasound are played in order one after another, creating moving real-time images or video clips. If you want to take your images to a whole new level, check out our 8K image enhancement services!. If you want to take your images to a whole new level, check out our 8K image enhancement services!.
Yes, 3D ultrasounds are completely safe for you and your baby. The level of ultrasound energy used for a 3D is minimal. If you have any health concerns, talk to your doctor or midwife before making your appointment.
Your baby is very well protected in the womb and is not affected by sound waves from a 3D ultrasound scan. In fact, you have more to worry about during pregnancy than an ultrasound!
You don’t need to! We will give you images and photos to take with you, and our BabyFlix upgrade allows you to upload your pictures to their website and create an excellent memory book of your baby’s development.
BabyFlix is your all-in-one image management platform for babies. Your imagery can be sent to you as soon as it’s taken from an ultrasound exam, or it can also be uploaded directly off of the DVD that was created during the baby’s first visit.
In addition, Babyflix lets users add images from their desktop and mobile device before editing them together with easy-to-use tools on a user-friendly interface. Our themes and music will make these memories even more special because they are related specifically to what we love most – our babies!
It doesn’t matter where you’re viewing this content: if it’s online, through your phone or tablet screens; watching TV at home; tweeting about new photos of your child–Babyflix has got something for everyone.
Of course, water is essential to stay healthy and hydrated while you’re pregnant, but here are a few other things you can drink to make your baby move more:
Orange Juice
Orange juice is a healthy drink that has energizing effects on babies. A recent study found that many women have noticed their baby becoming more active after drinking this beverage, so you should experiment with it to see if your baby becomes more animated too.
Fizzy drinks
Fizzy, sugary drinks have been shown to elicit a response in most cases. You can try drinking plain sugar drink first and see if that works for you two – orange juice is still the healthiest option, but it doesn’t work on all pregnant women.
Milkshake
If ice cream makes your baby move around, then a milkshake should also do the trick. This is a good option if you’d rather have a healthy milkshake or protein drink than ice cream. Perfect for those mothers who are watching their figure!
Pickle Juice
If nothing sweet works, sour foods are always an option. Try drinking something sour like pickle juice, lime juice, or lemon juice.
We perform what’s known as an “elective prenatal ultrasound.” Elective ultrasounds are those that a doctor or midwife does not order.
These medical ultrasounds are performed in a clinical setting like a doctor’s office.
They provide medical care and look for abnormalities such as a cleft lip in the developing fetus. Your provider may also recommend an ultrasound to measure the health and development of your baby, its tissues and (like we said earlier) look for any abnormality.
Elective prenatal ultrasound is still a regular ultrasound, but its intention is to provide the best images and video possible of your baby to you and the people in your family.
Unlike medical ultrasounds that are focused on gathering data about your baby’s health and development, an elective ultrasound at Look at Me 4D Imaging is intended to be more of a family bonding experience.
Not only do we provide images of the happiest time in your life so far, but we also make it fun for you.
We do things differently than in other places:
Our 3D imaging technology is the best in the business.
We have a staff that is passionate about what they do.
Our prices are competitive.
We are open and honest with our customers, so we want to give them the best experience possible.
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Do you want to see your unborn baby?
3D and 4D ultrasounds are a great way to get an up-close look at your little one. You can see their face, hands, feet, heart beating, and so much more! It’s the perfect gift for any mom-to-be.
We offer both 3D and 4D ultrasound services in our studio, or we can come to you anywhere in the world. Our team is here to help with all of your needs from start to finish. Let us know how we can make this experience memorable for you!
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