4D baby scans add the element of time to your ultrasound experience, creating a live video effect so that you can watch your baby move in real-time. This provides a more immersive look at your little one than 2D scans (which offer a flat, black-and-white image), or 3D scans (which provide more detailed images that may show facial features).
The optimal time to book your Little Peek 4D Baby Scan is around 27-29 weeks with an anterior placenta, or 29-31 weeks with a posterior placenta. These times are when the baby’s facial features, such as the nose, lips, and cheeks, are well-formed. This makes it easier to capture beautiful moments and clear images you can treasure forever.
Please note that we can only scan people who are over the age of 18. If you’re unsure whether it’s too early to book a scan with us, please speak to our friendly team, who will be happy to help.
We do our best to provide you with the clearest possible images during your 4D baby scan, but sometimes certain factors can make this more challenging. A higher BMI can reduce image clarity due to the increased tissue depth, and the position of your baby, placenta, or internal structures may affect what we can see. Other factors, such as fibroids, previous abdominal surgery, excess bowel gas, or low amniotic fluid levels, can also impact the scan.
If we’re unable to produce optimal images during your scan, we will offer a free rescan so that you can come back and try again.
Absolutely! Ultrasound has been used for decades and is considered safe when performed by trained professionals. All of our sonographers are qualified midwives who have years of ultrasound experience, and we’ve ensured that our team receives extensive training to set us apart from other providers – ensuring you’re in the safest possible hands. Additionally, the scan is kept as short as necessary to ensure safety.
Preparing for your scan is simple and straightforward. Here are a few tips to help you get ready:
Please avoid any heavy meals before your scan, we encourage a light snack only.
Please do! We believe that as many people as practically possible should be able to meet the baby with you. You can bring up to 5 guests to your appointment to share the moment.
The main purpose of a 4D baby scan is to see your little one’s features and movements. It’s not a diagnostic scan, but, on the rare occurrence that your scan identifies any issues, we will ensure that (with your consent) you will be referred to the most appropriate practitioner directly. This may be your midwife, GP, antenatal consultant, maternity triage, early pregnancy unit, A&E or the local fetal medicine department.
