Do I need a note from my doctor?

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Prenatal Peek® requires all potential clients must be under the active care of a physician or midwife and that the provider is aware of your elective ultrasound session and conformation is made.

Who Conducts the Ultrasound Sessions?

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Prenatal Peek® employs only registered and qualified sonographers. This is an important factor when deciding to choose an imaging center. Untrained and unqualified sonographers can take 2-3 times as long as a registered and qualified sonographer to obtain images of your baby. As a rule of thumb, a highly trained sonographer will be able to capture your baby’s image in the first 2-5 minutes.

Will you provide measurements of the baby or establish a due date?

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NO. We are an optional service and do not replace any element of your prenatal care. You must be under the care of a physician to use our service, and we urge you to consult your health care provider if you have any concerns about your pregnancy.

Parent and Physician Understanding

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Prenatal Peek® informs both parents and their doctors, that services offered are not conducted for diagnostic purposes, except at Prenatal Peek in Durham, NC which performs diagnostic ultrasounds with physicians orders. Prenatal Peek® provides forms for parents and physicians/midwives for signing. Thus, providing a clear written statements of the services offered at Prenatal Peek®. Potential clients are encouraged to consult their doctors about the procedure and its assumed risk.

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What is the Optimal Time for a Prenatal Peek®?

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This depends on how you would like to see your baby. Before 24 weeks, babies have a more skeletal appearance with 4D, but you are able to see more of the baby at once. From 28-36 weeks, babies are developing the fat layer that fills in their features so you will see more facial detail at this time. At Prenatal Peek® we think the best time to visit us is between 26-34 week into your pregnancy. 4D imaging depends upon the baby’s position, size, and movement, maternal tissue and amount of amniotic fluid, so we cannot guarantee image quality due to those factors. For Twins, the best time is before 28 weeks of pregnancy.

What is Four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound?

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“4D” is shorthand for four-dimensional – the fourth dimension being time. As far as ultrasound is concerned, 4D is the latest ultrasound technology. 4D takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. This allows you to see your unborn baby in amazing real time detail.

What Makes Prenatal Peek® Unique?

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We strive to create a personalized unique and awesome ultrasound session. Prenatal Peek® understands that this is a special moment for mom and dad as well as your guest. Prenatal Peek® sonographers have a special talent in creating a warm, educational, fun and exciting environment. Prenatal Peek® believes once you see your baby in 3D this will be a realization for some new parents and that you will become more aware of healthy pregnancy habits.

What to Expect

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WHAT TO EXPECT® WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING and Prenatal Peek have joined endorsements by sharing and hosting relative and new articles on pregnancy and parenting. Read more

For Dad

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For Dad During Pregnancy Week by Week

What does dad need to know during pregnancy? Plenty! Get the lowdown on how to be a helpful hubby each week with these tips. Read more

Second Trimester

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The next three months bring lots of changes for your growing fetus and most likely, welcome relief from pesky early pregnancy symptoms for you. Here’s more on what to expect in the second trimester of pregnancy. Read more