Frequently Asked Questions

Life View Prenatal Imagery, LLC is the only 3D ultrasound, 4D ultrasound and HD Live ultrasound provider in Myrtle Beach.  And, unlike some ultrasound centers, all of our ultrasounds are performed by an experienced and certified diagnostic medical sonographer. Our sonographers are all certified and ARDMS eligible.

Our large ultrasound room with multiple screens was designed to give mom privacy, if desired, but still allows for plenty of interaction with family and friends.

Large Ultrasound Room Gives Mom Privacy

Ultrasound is a painless procedure that uses soundwaves to create pictures. More than three decades of studies have confirmed that ultrasound is safe for both mom and baby.  All ultrasounds should be performed by a certified sonographer. According to the March of Dimes and the FDA, “the greatest danger to a pregnant woman and her unborn child is not actually the machine, but an unskilled operator who may make an incorrect diagnosis”.  The knowledge and skills one achieves upon attending an accredited ultrasound program is necessary to assure that all preventative measures are taken to carry out an ultrasound examination with minimal exposure. Life View Prenatal Imagery, LLC has trained sonographers who fallow FDA guidelines and principals for length of scan and frequency of ultrasound waves to be as low as reasonably achieved. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you have with your doctor prior to your appointment, as we want you to feel completely comfortable with your choice to have this elective ultrasound performed. For more information on the safety of ultrasound, please refer to the websites below.

• www.ob-ultrasound.net
• www.ob-ultrasound.net/studies.html
• www.webmd.com/baby/guide/ultrasound
• www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1167.asp#head1
• www.ob-ultrasound.net/joewoo3x.html

While the technology is the same, the experience you have at our office is very different. What makes this experience so much different?

• Early gender determination starting at 15 weeks as opposed to 20+ weeks at your doctor’s office
• At Life View Prenatal Imagery, LLC, you have the option to bring as many family and friends as you would like. You may be able to bring a spouse to the doctor but generally their space is fairly limited. We have ample space to accommodate family and friends along with a children’s play area
• Convenient evening and weekend appointments. No need to take off of work for a middle of the day appointment. We will work around what’s best for you.
• No rush. Doctor’s offices tend to schedule their ultrasounds 15 minutes apart, leaving very little time for you to get to spend with your baby. We allot up to twice the amount of time to spend seeing all the parts of the baby you want to see.
• Heartbeat Buddies! Record your baby’s heartbeat on a light up heart to be placed inside of a Heartbeat buddy for family and siblings to enjoy.

Yes, you do need to make an appointment so we can book ample time to capture detailed images. The average appointment is 30 minutes.  It could be longer or shorter depending on the position of your baby.

Of course!  We have plenty of seating for family in our ultrasound room.  We also encourage you to bring your children to see their baby brother or sister in mommy’s belly.