5 Common Myths About Keepsake Ultrasounds (Is it safe? Is it accurate?)

You're excited to book your 3D/4D ultrasound... but then you read something online or hear a comment that makes you pause. "Is it really safe?" "Will it look like my baby?"

We get it. Let's clear up the 5 most common myths right now.

Myth 1: "Keepsake ultrasounds aren't safe."

• Fact: This is the biggest concern. The truth is: 3D/4D keepsake ultrasounds use the exact same sound wave technology (sonography) as the 2D medical scan at your doctor's office. There is zero radiation. It's non-invasive. The only difference is the purpose—this one is for bonding, not diagnostics.

Myth 2: "Seeing the baby's face now will spoil the 'big reveal' at birth."

• Fact: Ask any mom who's had one, and she'll tell you it's the opposite! Seeing your baby yawn or smile in 4D builds the anticipation. It's like watching a movie trailer. Nothing can ever compare to the magic of holding your baby in your arms for the first time.

Myth 3: "My doctor didn't recommend one."

• Fact: What your doctor is stressing is that a keepsake scan can never replace your essential medical anatomy scan. They serve two completely different purposes. As long as you're attending all your medical appointments, a keepsake scan is a wonderful additional experience.

Myth 4: "The 3D pictures don't really look like the baby."

• Fact: (As we covered in our last post!) While it depends on the baby's position and your week of pregnancy, most parents are shocked by the resemblance. That unique nose, the shape of the lips... you'll see your baby's key features in amazing detail.

Myth 5: "The studio will feel cold and clinical, like a hospital."

• Fact: A keepsake studio is the opposite of a clinic. It's designed to feel like a cozy, warm living room. You can relax on a comfortable bed, invite family and friends, and watch the magic unfold together on a big screen.

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