Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that might help answer some of your queries. If you have questions about our non-diagnostic ultrasound service that are not addressed here, please call our toll free line at 1.888 SCAN ME 2 (1.888.722.6632).

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Q. How far in advance should I book my appointment?
A. Book your appointment two to three weeks in advance in order to reserve a convenient time that works with your schedule.

Q. I have just found out I'm pregnant. How long I should wait before I have an ultrasound?
A. There is no bad time to come in. Ultrasound imaging - at any stage of pregnancy - offers exciting opportunities.

Q. When is the best time to book an appointment if I want to know the gender of my baby?
A. We may be able to identify the gender of your unborn child as early as 20 weeks. We recommend appointments between 24 and 28 weeks. If gender is not confirmed after 20 weeks gestation, your next appointment is free after 24 weeks.

Here's a list of what you might see at each trimester:

First Trimester

• heart beat is visible
• unborn child is the size of a peanut
• arm and leg buds can be seen
• unborn child demonstrates rest periods and twitches of activity

Second Trimester

• movements peak at 17 weeks but are not always felt by the mother
• unborn child is about 6-12 inches long and can easily be seen on the monitor
• arms, hands, legs and feet are fully molded
• thumb sucking can be observed

Third Trimester

• unborn child can be seen swallowing
• organs are easily identified
• breathing motion is seen approximately one third of the time
• hiccups are common
• from the 7th month to term, the unborn child's length increases 13-20 inches and its weight nearly triples
  

"Once again you were correct. We had a baby girl! This time though - no red hair. That's okay, we have two angels we love dearly! Thank you for all the time you took with us. We treasure the tapes and pictures of both our children."
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