How Many Ultrasounds Do You Need During Pregnancy and When Should You Get Them?

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Pregnant woman holding a printed 3D ultrasound image from Had Me At Hello Imaging clinic.

Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement, questions, and important milestones. Among the most anticipated of these is seeing your baby through ultrasound imaging. While some ultrasounds are part of the routine medical care in Australia’s healthcare system, many families seek additional opportunities to bond with their baby.

At Had Me At Hello Imaging in Goodwood, South Australia, we provide non-medical ultrasound experiences designed to bring reassurance, joy, and connection throughout your pregnancy.

Understanding Pregnancy Ultrasounds in Australia

Ultrasounds use high-frequency sound waves to create images of your baby in the womb. In the Australian public health system, a typical pregnancy includes two to three medically recommended ultrasounds:

Dating Scan (6-9 weeks): Not always included, but sometimes offered to confirm gestational age and detect a heartbeat.
Nuchal Translucency Scan (12-13 weeks): Checks for chromosomal conditions like Down syndrome.
Anatomy Scan (18-22 weeks): A detailed look at your baby’s organs, limbs, and overall growth.

Additional scans may be scheduled if complications are suspected, but routine public care does not usually include ultrasounds beyond these.

Why Families Seek Additional Ultrasounds

While the public health system focuses on essential screenings, many parents desire more frequent visual check-ins for peace of mind and bonding. Medical ultrasounds are limited in duration and often do not allow extended family members and friends to be present, or provide take-home keepsakes.

That’s where Had Me At Hello Imaging comes in.

How We Can Help:

We welcome expectant families from 8 weeks of pregnancy for non-medical reassurance scans. These sessions are designed to let parents see and connect with their baby in a relaxing, non-clinical environment.

Early Pregnancy Ultrasounds

From 8 to 13 weeks, our reassurance scans give parents a comforting way to check in with their baby during early pregnancy. While we do not offer dating scans or provide medical measurements, our clients love seeing movement, hearing the heartbeat, and beginning to bond with their little ones.

3D Gender Scans from 14 Weeks

From 14 weeks, we offer exciting 3D gender scans. These are perfect for parents who want to discover and celebrate their baby’s gender in a joyful, intimate setting.

Whether you're planning a gender reveal or simply want to share the moment with loved ones, our 3D scans provide a beautiful keepsake of this exciting stage.

3D and 4D HD Ultrasounds from 24 Weeks

From 24 weeks onward, families can experience 3D and 4D HD ultrasounds, offering incredibly detailed views of your baby’s face and movements in real time. These sessions allow parents and siblings to see facial expressions, yawns, and even thumb-sucking.

Unlike medical scans, our 3D/4D ultrasounds are focused on bonding, not assessment. Many families return multiple times to capture different stages of their baby’s growth.

Later Pregnancy Reassurance Scans

Our clients often continue their ultrasound journey with us well into the third trimester, booking scans at:

● 28 to 32 weeks for a clear look at baby’s features

● 36 weeks for a final bonding moment before birth

These scans are a heartwarming way to stay connected in the lead up to meeting your baby for the first time.

Is There A Maximum Number of Ultrasounds You Can Have During Pregnancy?

There’s no limit to how many ultrasounds you can enjoy with Had Me At Hello Imaging. Many families choose to schedule multiple visits, such as:

8-9 weeks: Early bonding and heartbeat
14-20 weeks: Gender reveal and growing features
24+ weeks: 3D and 4D HD imaging
Third trimester: Final check-ins before birth

Each visit provides a different bonding opportunity and a chance to see how your baby is growing.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Before your scan, we may recommend a full bladder for image clarity in early pregnancy, but otherwise, preparation is minimal. Sessions are relaxed and welcoming, allowing you to bring partners, children, and family members along to share the experience.

All scans are purely visual - no medical advice, measurements, or diagnostic services are provided. If you have any concerns or require medical imaging, we always recommend speaking to your GP or obstetrician.

Why Expecting Families Choose Had Me At Hello Imaging

Located in Goodwood, South Australia, we offer:

● Non-invasive, non-medical ultrasound experiences

● No referrals needed

● Gender reveal and 3D/4D technology

● A warm, family-friendly environment

● Heartbeat keepsakes

Our experienced team helps you create lasting memories while watching your baby grow.

Capturing Every Stage of Your Pregnancy

Each visit is an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen your bond with your baby. Families are increasingly seeking more ways to stay connected during pregnancy, and our sessions offer a meaningful, memorable way to do so.

Our clients return regularly to see new stages of development, hear the heartbeat again, and collect treasured photo and video keepsakes.

While Australia’s healthcare system provides essential ultrasound milestones, many parents want more. After all, the 20 week wait between seeing your baby at its anatomy scan and finally holding your bundle of joy in your arms can seem like an eternity. Had Me At Hello Imaging fills that gap with non-medical reassurance scans from 8 weeks, gender reveals from 14 weeks, and breathtaking 3D/4D HD ultrasounds from 24 weeks. Book your pregnancy ultrasound today at Had Me At Hello Imaging in Goodwood, South Australia. Let us help you create unforgettable moments during this special time in your life.