Why are 3D ultrasound SOOO expensive!

Finny88 · Dec 15th, 2011, 12:11 PM

I really really want to get a 3D ultrasound but they are so expensive. Its like 200 dollars to get one. I feel guilty getting one because I could be getting him something he actually needs and just see him when he gets here but I really want to see him again!

Anyone get a good deal on one?

heaven · Dec 15th, 2011, 12:20 PM

No one around me will even do it w/o a docs orders. I would have spent the money on it too.

DaisyBee · Dec 15th, 2011, 14:10 PM

They are expensive. Dh and I did one with Megan, but have decided to use the money towards pics after this baby is born instead. We haven't looked at the pics or DVD of the 3d since Megan was born, but early baby pics we've looked at and have up on the wall.

jeanniepresto · Dec 15th, 2011, 14:19 PM

They cost so much cause they know us moms will pay the money!! I have one jan. 14 and its costing me 150 US for a 25 min video of baby 5 print outs and 15 pic on a cd....

Proud_Mommy · Dec 15th, 2011, 14:37 PM

My doctors ultrasound has 4D and its free for us because our insurance covers everything. I also get a bunch of pics and a dvd! I think more doctors should start offering that because really if you go for a private 4D scan its pricey! But if that happens all those places will go out of business..

Futuremommy1 · Dec 15th, 2011, 14:44 PM

i get alerts from groupon and livingsocial on 3d/4d ultrasound sessions ALL THE TIME! I didn't and won't get one but there are deals out there.

jenniferttc1 · Dec 15th, 2011, 14:50 PM

I spent about 115.00 US dollars on mine. Got 10 print out pictures, a cd with about 50 photos on it, 25 minute scan, and a dvd of the whole thing. The lady liked us and gave up alot of extra photos cause I was only suppose to get 5 printed, and 20 photos on the cd lol

mrs.amillian · Dec 15th, 2011, 16:53 PM

Don't moan ladies, you've got a great deal, over here (UK) they are minimum of £150 or $230!!

Thats without all the extras!!

We would love one but just can't afford it

Everyone I know to have had them though has cherised the experiance.

Dec 15th, 2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Finny88 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 442	Why are 3D ultrasound SOOO expensive! I really really want to get a 3D ultrasound but they are so expensive. Its like 200 dollars to get one. I feel guilty getting one because I could be getting him something he actually needs and just see him when he gets here but I really want to see him again! Anyone get a good deal on one?

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Dec 15th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#2
heaven Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Heaven Posts: 1,443	No one around me will even do it w/o a docs orders. I would have spent the money on it too.

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Dec 15th, 2011, 14:10 PM	#3
DaisyBee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN, U.S. Posts: 8,427	They are expensive. Dh and I did one with Megan, but have decided to use the money towards pics after this baby is born instead. We haven't looked at the pics or DVD of the 3d since Megan was born, but early baby pics we've looked at and have up on the wall.

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Dec 15th, 2011, 14:19 PM	#4
jeanniepresto Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 636	They cost so much cause they know us moms will pay the money!! I have one jan. 14 and its costing me 150 US for a 25 min video of baby 5 print outs and 15 pic on a cd....

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Dec 15th, 2011, 14:37 PM	#5
Proud_Mommy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 664	My doctors ultrasound has 4D and its free for us because our insurance covers everything. I also get a bunch of pics and a dvd! I think more doctors should start offering that because really if you go for a private 4D scan its pricey! But if that happens all those places will go out of business..

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Dec 15th, 2011, 14:44 PM	#6
Futuremommy1 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: TX not by choice Posts: 1,663	i get alerts from groupon and livingsocial on 3d/4d ultrasound sessions ALL THE TIME! I didn't and won't get one but there are deals out there.

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Dec 15th, 2011, 14:50 PM	#7
jenniferttc1 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: US Posts: 10,866	I spent about 115.00 US dollars on mine. Got 10 print out pictures, a cd with about 50 photos on it, 25 minute scan, and a dvd of the whole thing. The lady liked us and gave up alot of extra photos cause I was only suppose to get 5 printed, and 20 photos on the cd lol

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Dec 15th, 2011, 16:53 PM	#8
mrs.amillian Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 1,415	Don't moan ladies, you've got a great deal, over here (UK) they are minimum of £150 or $230!! Thats without all the extras!! We would love one but just can't afford it Everyone I know to have had them though has cherised the experiance.

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