Pregnancy scans · 26–32 weeks
3D/4D Scan with Wellbeing Check
The 3D/4D session and a full wellbeing assessment in one forty-five minute appointment: the pictures you want, and a consultant-reported check on how the baby is doing. The best of both, for people who want reassurance as well as a keepsake.
Performed and reported by accredited clinicians.
- When
- 26–32 weeks
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Price
- €180, report included
Before you book
If you have noticed your baby moving less than usual, do not book a scan. Contact your maternity unit straight away, at any hour. Reduced movements need to be assessed the same day by your maternity team.
About this scan
What this scan involves
This appointment combines two things we do separately: the 3D/4D imaging session, and the wellbeing scan. The wellbeing part comes first, so that the clinical assessment is done carefully before the session turns to the pictures.
The wellbeing check
The sonographer confirms the heartbeat and its rhythm, watches the baby's movements, measures the fluid around the baby, records the position of the placenta and uses Doppler to measure blood flow through the umbilical cord. Each of these is reported against the expected range for your stage, in a written report by a consultant radiologist.
The 3D/4D session
With the assessment done, the sonographer finds the baby's face and switches to 3D, then to live 4D video. You watch on screen, and printed images come home with you. As with the standalone 3D/4D scan, the pictures depend on the baby's position and the fluid in front of the face; if they cannot be obtained, we offer a repeat imaging session at no additional charge.
Why book both together
One appointment, one visit, and a written clinical report alongside the keepsake images. For many people at twenty-six to thirty-two weeks it answers both questions at once: how is the baby doing, and what do they look like.
When to have it
The best time for this scan
Ideal timing: Twenty-seven to thirty weeks.
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26 to 32 weeks
The window in which 3D images are clearest. The wellbeing assessment is informative throughout this period.
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After 32 weeks
The wellbeing check remains valuable, but clear 3D views of the face become harder as the baby runs out of room. Consider the Wellbeing Scan on its own.
What we check
Looked at during the scan
- The heartbeat and its rhythm
- The baby's movements, breathing movements and tone
- The amount of fluid around the baby
- The position of the placenta
- Blood flow through the umbilical cord, by Doppler
- How the baby is lying
- Surface images of the face, hands and feet in 3D, and live 4D video
What's included
€180, nothing added at reception
- A forty-five minute appointment with an accredited sonographer or consultant
- A written wellbeing report by a consultant radiologist
- Live 4D video on screen during the session
- Printed 3D images to take home
- A repeat imaging session at no additional charge if the baby will not cooperate
The price you are quoted is the price you pay. No separate reporting fee, no consultation surcharge.
Why people book it
You might choose this scan if
- You want reassurance about the baby's wellbeing as well as the pictures
- A previous pregnancy was difficult and you would like a clinical check alongside the keepsake
- One appointment rather than two, with a written report
- To share the experience with family while also getting a clinical assessment
What to expect
Before, during and after
Before your scan
No preparation is needed, but drink plenty of water in the two days beforehand for clearer 3D images. Bring your maternity notes and any earlier scan reports.
During the scan
The wellbeing assessment comes first and takes about half the appointment; the Doppler makes a whooshing sound when the cord is found, which is normal. The session then turns to 3D and 4D imaging of the face. If the baby is facing away you may be asked to walk around or change position. Allow forty-five minutes.
After your scan
The wellbeing findings are explained on the day and you leave with printed images. The written consultant report follows, typically within three working days, and is sent to your maternity unit or GP with your consent. Anything urgent is telephoned through the same day.
How to prepare
As for the 3D/4D scan. Drinking plenty of water in the two days beforehand improves image quality.
Book your 3D/4D Scan with Wellbeing Check
€180 including the consultant report, 45 minutes. Choose a time online, or send an enquiry and we will call you back, usually within one working day. If you need to reschedule, please let us know as early as you can.
Questions
Frequently asked
I think the baby is moving less. Should I book this?
No. Reduced movements need same-day assessment by your maternity unit, whatever the time of day or night. Please contact them directly.
What if the 3D pictures do not work out?
The wellbeing assessment stands on its own and is reported regardless. If the baby will not show their face, we offer a repeat imaging session at no additional charge.
Does this include growth measurements?
The wellbeing check focuses on how the baby is doing rather than size. If you would also like the baby measured and weighed, tell us when booking and we will advise.
Can I bring the family?
Yes. Let us know when you book how many are coming. We ask that visitors give the sonographer quiet during the wellbeing assessment, and then enjoy the pictures.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book this scan yourself.
Also consider
Other pregnancy scans
From 24 weeks
Growth Scan
Measures the baby and estimates weight, plotting growth against the expected range for your stage of pregnancy.
€130 · 30 minutes
From 24 weeks
Wellbeing Scan
Checks the heartbeat, movement, fluid volume around the baby, placental position and blood flow through the cord.
€130 · 30 minutes
26–32 weeks
3D/4D Scan
Three-dimensional still images and live 4D video of the baby's face and features, with printed images to take home.
€140 · 30 minutes