2D is the traditional style ultrasound where your baby is viewed in a two-dimensional plane. Usually these images are black, white and grey.

3D ultrasound uses multiple 2D images at differing angles to create volume, so you can see more detail and depth to your baby’s features. These images are usually in colour.

4D ultrasound uses 3D multi-plane imaging to produce a moving, real-time view of your baby. 4D ultrasounds can only be viewed in real time or as video recordings.

5D ultrasound is a new, more advanced rendering of 3D/4D ultrasound to produce more life-like images of your baby.

At First Wave Ultrasound, we offer 2D ‘little glimpse’ scans from 10 weeks until the end of your pregnancy.

The best time to capture cute 3D/4D face pictures/videos is 26-32 weeks (24-26 weeks for twins) with as close to 30 weeks as possible being optimal.

Seeing your beautiful baby is exciting at any stage of your pregnancy. Some mums-to-be return multiple times to see their baby’s growth and development.

Yes, 3D and 4D ultrasounds are safe. As with traditional 2D scans, ultrasonic sound waves are used to generate 3D and 4D images of your baby. Your baby will not be exposed to any radiation. Ultrasound has been commonly used in obstetric imaging for over 20 years.

Please drink at least one litre of water every day for one week leading up to your scan – this increases your amniotic fluid volume and makes it easier for us to see your beautiful baby’s face!

Having something sugary to eat or drink just before your scan often helps get bub on the move, which helps us get better pictures/videos for you.

Having some fluid in your bladder (without being too uncomfortable) can also help with bubs positioning. We have a bathroom in our studio if you require.

As your ultrasound is not diagnostic and not medical, you will not need a referral and your scan will not be covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

Your image clarity depends on a lot of factors including your baby’s position, the position of your placenta, your BMI, the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby and how far along in your pregnancy you are. We are usually able to get beautiful pictures, but sometimes babies just don’t cooperate with us on the day. If this happens, you will be offered a follow up session free of charge.

We will try our best to encourage your bub to move on the day by changing your position and offering you a sugary treat to try and get bub to move. If baby is still being stubborn, we will re-book you free of charge for a follow up session

Yes, we do! You can purchase these on our ‘packages’ page. Our gift vouchers make the perfect gifts for mums-to-be!

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are currently limiting guest numbers to 5 (excluding children 16 years and younger) ie. mum-to-be plus 5 guests over the age of 16.