Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Ultrasona?
At Ultrasona, our focus is unique. The traditional prenatal ultrasound is enhanced by family-centered, advanced imaging methods to bring you closer to your baby, sooner. During each study, attentive highly trained technicians use the most advanced system available, the GE Voluson E8 BT13, to connect parents to their baby and show development during that stage of pregnancy. We have seen that through this process, many patients feel more connected to the pregnancy and increase their commitment to their prenatal health behavior. We provide a family friendly space, with plenty of room for you to share the experience with friends and family.
We also provide the highest medical standards in the industry, complying with all local, state and federal laws, as well as FDA recommendations concerning prenatal ultrasound; in fact Ultrasona provides a medical review of your baby’s ultrasound with every service. We have been meeting the needs of expectant families nationwide for the past 18 years which gives us imaging experience unsurpassed in this industry.
At Ultrasona, our focus is unique. The traditional prenatal ultrasound is enhanced by family-centered, advanced imaging methods to bring you closer to your baby, sooner. During each study, attentive highly trained technicians use the most advanced system available, the GE Voluson E8 BT13, to connect parents to their baby and show development during that stage of pregnancy. We have seen that through this process, many patients feel more connected to the pregnancy and increase their commitment to their prenatal health behavior. We provide a family friendly space, with plenty of room for you to share the experience with friends and family.
We also provide the highest medical standards in the industry, complying with all local, state and federal laws, as well as FDA recommendations concerning prenatal ultrasound; in fact Ultrasona provides a medical review of your baby’s ultrasound with every service. We have been meeting the needs of expectant families nationwide for the past 18 years which gives us imaging experience unsurpassed in this industry.
Why do you have a Doctor review your scans?
There are multiple reasons for this, but the most important is our desire to provide the safest and most medically significant experience in the industry. Even the most experienced and knowledgeable technicians are not legally permitted to diagnose medical conditions, we rely on our doctors for that purpose. Although there is no known risk associated with ultrasound, this is still a medical procedure and the FDA recommends only performing ultrasounds in conjunction with a medical review. This gives our referring providers a great degree of comfort with our services as they know if something unusual is found they will be notified so the patient and baby can receive additional care as necessary.
There are multiple reasons for this, but the most important is our desire to provide the safest and most medically significant experience in the industry. Even the most experienced and knowledgeable technicians are not legally permitted to diagnose medical conditions, we rely on our doctors for that purpose. Although there is no known risk associated with ultrasound, this is still a medical procedure and the FDA recommends only performing ultrasounds in conjunction with a medical review. This gives our referring providers a great degree of comfort with our services as they know if something unusual is found they will be notified so the patient and baby can receive additional care as necessary.
What is a Limited Medical Fetal Study?
A Limited Medical Fetal Study includes basic information about the baby, including the verification of heartbeat, assessment of the baby's position and, if desired, gender determination. If there is more than one baby present, we verify the number and determine the above information for each baby. In addition, our doctors will also review images of the baby’s face, spine, profile, fluid levels and placenta.
A Limited Medical Fetal Study includes basic information about the baby, including the verification of heartbeat, assessment of the baby's position and, if desired, gender determination. If there is more than one baby present, we verify the number and determine the above information for each baby. In addition, our doctors will also review images of the baby’s face, spine, profile, fluid levels and placenta.
What is a Level One Study?
A Level One Study includes the information found in a Limited Medical Study as well as more in-depth information about the baby, including measurements of the head, femur, abdomen and fluid volume. This information is used to determine/confirm the baby's size and due date.
A Level One Study includes the information found in a Limited Medical Study as well as more in-depth information about the baby, including measurements of the head, femur, abdomen and fluid volume. This information is used to determine/confirm the baby's size and due date.
What kind of training do your technicians receive?
Ultrasona employs ultrasound technicians from a variety of backgrounds. Some are licensed, registered technicians (ARDMS), others are certified through clinical ultrasound schools around the country, and still others have been trained directly under the supervision of an obstetrician. Whatever the educational background or years of diagnostic experience the technician has before coming to Ultrasona, the imaging techniques exclusive to Ultrasona require the same lengthy period of intensive training and supervised scanning. The result--each Ultrasona technician is one of a limited number of sonographers around the country counted among the best in the nation in fetal imaging and diagnostic Scanning.
Ultrasona employs ultrasound technicians from a variety of backgrounds. Some are licensed, registered technicians (ARDMS), others are certified through clinical ultrasound schools around the country, and still others have been trained directly under the supervision of an obstetrician. Whatever the educational background or years of diagnostic experience the technician has before coming to Ultrasona, the imaging techniques exclusive to Ultrasona require the same lengthy period of intensive training and supervised scanning. The result--each Ultrasona technician is one of a limited number of sonographers around the country counted among the best in the nation in fetal imaging and diagnostic Scanning.
Is ultrasound safe?
Ultrasound has been used for over 35 years and has been proven through countless studies to be a non-invasive tool with vast benefits. We strictly adhere to the standard set by the FDA which "restricts ultrasound exposure to levels that produce few, if any, effects on the fetus, based on epidemiological evidence" (FDA Consumer magazine, January-February 2004 Issue). Our Three- and Four-Dimensional ultrasound imaging uses ultrasound energy subject to these same limits and is not a product of increased frequency or "power" levels, but a combination of increased data gathering (listening) by the transducer and software interpretation after data acquisition. The result is a vast array of benefits without any harm to mother or baby.
Ultrasound has been used for over 35 years and has been proven through countless studies to be a non-invasive tool with vast benefits. We strictly adhere to the standard set by the FDA which "restricts ultrasound exposure to levels that produce few, if any, effects on the fetus, based on epidemiological evidence" (FDA Consumer magazine, January-February 2004 Issue). Our Three- and Four-Dimensional ultrasound imaging uses ultrasound energy subject to these same limits and is not a product of increased frequency or "power" levels, but a combination of increased data gathering (listening) by the transducer and software interpretation after data acquisition. The result is a vast array of benefits without any harm to mother or baby.
How early can you find the gender?
We begin gender determination at 13 weeks and can do so up until the end of pregnancy. We are highly skilled at using ultrasound technology to our best advantage in determining gender and, despite the inherent imperfections in any technology, we have a 99.9% accuracy rate which is unsurpassed in the industry. If for any reason our sonographer cannot determine the gender, we will bring you back free of charge. We are so confident in our accuracy rate that we also offer a money-back gender guarantee if we were ever to incorrectly determine the gender, up to $65.00.
We begin gender determination at 13 weeks and can do so up until the end of pregnancy. We are highly skilled at using ultrasound technology to our best advantage in determining gender and, despite the inherent imperfections in any technology, we have a 99.9% accuracy rate which is unsurpassed in the industry. If for any reason our sonographer cannot determine the gender, we will bring you back free of charge. We are so confident in our accuracy rate that we also offer a money-back gender guarantee if we were ever to incorrectly determine the gender, up to $65.00.
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes, because we work with your prenatal provider, appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 614-785-9334. We do try to accommodate same-day and next-day appointments when possible.
Yes, because we work with your prenatal provider, appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 614-785-9334. We do try to accommodate same-day and next-day appointments when possible.
How long do appointments take?
Appointment length varies according to the specifics of each study but allow 15-45 minutes for most of our sessions (scan time being less). Please arrive early to complete the necessary paperwork. Also, please keep in mind that we need to honor our other appointments scheduled for the day and may need to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 10 minutes late.
Appointment length varies according to the specifics of each study but allow 15-45 minutes for most of our sessions (scan time being less). Please arrive early to complete the necessary paperwork. Also, please keep in mind that we need to honor our other appointments scheduled for the day and may need to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 10 minutes late.
Will my pictures look like the ones on your website?
Unlike many in the industry every photo on our website was taken at our facility and by our technicians, so you can see what is possible with our technology and expertise. However, picture quality depends on several factors; the amount of maternal tissue, the amniotic fluid levels, and the position of the baby are all important. In order to get the best result, you must follow your Doctor’s recommendations and drink plenty of water.
Unlike many in the industry every photo on our website was taken at our facility and by our technicians, so you can see what is possible with our technology and expertise. However, picture quality depends on several factors; the amount of maternal tissue, the amniotic fluid levels, and the position of the baby are all important. In order to get the best result, you must follow your Doctor’s recommendations and drink plenty of water.
Can I bring my family?
You are welcome to bring up to fifteen family members and/or friends in our large room 2 and eight in our small room 1 to accompany you through your appointment. We also welcome children, in fact, our ultrasound room is equipped with a separate play area for smaller children where they can watch movies of their own or play while mom and dad enjoy watching their newest addition. This is a wonderful time of bonding for all involved. We do ask you to remember that this is time for you and your family and we advise you to use caution in inviting anyone with whom you are not comfortable. For viewing comfort, we have two 70” plasma screens that adjust so your entire party has an exceptional view of your session.
You are welcome to bring up to fifteen family members and/or friends in our large room 2 and eight in our small room 1 to accompany you through your appointment. We also welcome children, in fact, our ultrasound room is equipped with a separate play area for smaller children where they can watch movies of their own or play while mom and dad enjoy watching their newest addition. This is a wonderful time of bonding for all involved. We do ask you to remember that this is time for you and your family and we advise you to use caution in inviting anyone with whom you are not comfortable. For viewing comfort, we have two 70” plasma screens that adjust so your entire party has an exceptional view of your session.
What type of payments does Ultrasona accept?
All of our locations accept cash, debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover). As we are diagnostic, we can also accept HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo. For our multiple visit packages payment plans can be arranged as needed.
All of our locations accept cash, debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover). As we are diagnostic, we can also accept HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo. For our multiple visit packages payment plans can be arranged as needed.