Posted on 13 Jun 2018 in Ultrasound, General

3D/4D Ultrasounds use state-of-the-art technology allowing you to see what your baby looks like, smiling and moving inside the womb. We have embraced technology and have aquired one of the best mobile 3D/4D scanners available. We are also the only practice in the Western Cape (probably South Africa) that have a complete online booking system allowing you to book your appointment 24/7. We keep you updated with SMS and Emails. We even send you directions and reminders. FirstGlimps...

Posted on 22 May 2018 in Pregnancy, Ultrasound, General

Many parents are keen to know the sex of their baby before it is born. Using an ultrasound you can tell whether a baby is a boy or a girl. Can I find out my baby's gender in the first trimester (1 to 12 weeks)? The sex of a baby is genetically determined at conception, but during the early development they all look the same. It is very unlikely that you will get to know the sex in the first trimester. Can I find out my baby's gender in the second trimester (13 to 28 we...

Posted on 21 May 2018 in General

We are happy to announce that we are opening a new office in Mitchells Plain. From 1 July 2018 we will be in the Eastridge Medical Centre in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain on selected days. We are committed to bring our service to you hence us having a presence in various locations across Cape Town....

Posted on 01 May 2017 in General

According to wikipedia Tummy time is a colloquialism used to encourage parents to ensure that their infant children spend time in the prone position while awake and supervised. Placing infants on their stomachs while they are awake has been recommended to offset the motor skills delays associated with the back sleep position but positioning the infant on their stomach while awake will not impact the amount of slow wave sleep since tummy time only occurs when an infant is awake....

Posted on 01 May 2017 in General

A game played with a young child, which involves hiding and suddenly reappearing, saying "Peekaboo". This is sometimes how we see the 3D/4D Scan. We use our advanced ultrasound machine to "search" for your baby. Once your baby appears on the monitor and say Peekaboo you will know why we enjoy what we are doing so much.  Seeing the first bonding experience between mother and unborn child is a truly remarkable thing which will be treasured for a lif...

Posted on 05 Apr 2017 in General

We are the first 3D/4D studio that offers our services in multiple locations in the Western Cape. We have realised that you as pregnant mommy will more likely go for a 3D/4D ultrasound if it was convenient for you. This is the exact reason why we are trying to offer our services at as many locations as possible in the greater Cape Town area. Currently we have an office in Paarl that is servicing the Wellington, Malmesbury...

Posted on 05 Apr 2017 in Ultrasound, General

Unline 2D scans where you see the internal organs and outline of your baby, with 3D and 4D scans, you see your baby's skin. You may see the shape of your baby's mouth and nose, or be able to spot him or her yawning or sticking their tongue out. 3D and 4D scans are considered as safe as 2D scans, because the images are made up of sections of two-dimensional images converted into a picture. The 4D scans are increasingly popular thanks to the incredible l...

Posted on 05 Apr 2017 in Ultrasound, General

2D Ultrasound give you outlines and flat looking images, but can be used to see the internal organs of your baby. This is helpful in diagnosing heart defects, issues with the kidneys and other internal issues.  Although qualified sonographers can perform these types of scans it is best left to your Gyneacologist as he or she has the proper training and experience and knows what to look for. These types of scans are usually done during your routine...

Posted on 05 Apr 2017 in Ultrasound, General

There is no evidence that ultrasound scans are harmful, if used according to the guidelines ultrasound scans have been used in pregnancy for decades. We ensure that when performing the 4D scans we will follow all the right guidelines to ensure that you and your baby are safe.Having an ultrasound will not affect your baby. Ultrasound sends sound waves through your womb (uterus), which bounce off your baby's body. The echoes are turned into an image on a screen, so that you can see ...