Treasured Memories Imaging has two elective 3D/4D ultrasound studios on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our Gautier studio is at 4535B Gautier Vancleave Rd, Gautier, MS 39553, between the Country Gentleman and The Gumbo Life on the west side of Gautier Vancleave Road. It's an easy drive for moms in Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Moss Point and Vancleave. Our Gulfport studio is at 1900 Pass Rd, Suite B, Gulfport, MS 39501, convenient for moms in Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach and D'Iberville. Both studios are by appointment only.

We see moms by appointment only at two Mississippi Gulf Coast studios. Gautier studio: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm, Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, closed Sunday. Gulfport studio: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Availability changes each week, so the easiest way to see open times is to book online for your preferred studio, or text us at (844) 641-6401.

Our elective ultrasound sessions start at $49, and our 3D/4D sessions start at $149. Pricing is based on how far along you are: Proof of Pregnancy $49+ (5-10 weeks), Early Look $69+ (8-14 weeks), Gender Determination $89+ (15-20 weeks), 2D with 3D/4D Glimpse $99+ (21-26 weeks), 3D/4D Session $149+ (27-31 weeks), 3D/4D plus RealView $189+ (27-31 weeks), 3D/4D Family Session $169+ (both studios, 27-31 weeks), Deluxe Package $299 (26-32 weeks), and Last Look $89+ (32-40 weeks). You'll see the exact price for your studio when you book. Planning several visits? Our Ease My Mind membership makes every ultrasound just $25.

Yes, we see moms by appointment only at both our Gautier and Gulfport studios. The quickest way to book is online at treasuredmemoriesimaging.com: tap "Schedule Ultrasound Here," choose your studio, and pick the session that matches how far along you are. You'll see real-time openings, including evening and Saturday times. Prefer to talk to a person? Text us at (844) 641-6401.

Yes, bring your favorite people, including little brothers and sisters! Our Gautier studio welcomes up to 20 guests and is handicap accessible, and our Gulfport studio welcomes large groups too. If you're bringing a group of 7 or more, please choose the family option when you book at either studio, which builds in extra time so everyone gets to enjoy the moment.

The sweet spot for 3D/4D is 27-31 weeks, when baby has those chubby cheeks but still has room to move. Before about 26 weeks, baby's face is still thin and the images look more bony, which is why our 21-26 week session is a 3D/4D "glimpse." After 32 weeks, baby usually settles low in the pelvis and the face can be harder to see, so our Last Look session (32-40 weeks) is priced lower and focuses on whatever baby will show us, like the heartbeat, hands and feet. For the best chance at a beautiful face, book our 3D/4D Session, 3D/4D plus RealView, or Deluxe package around 27-31 weeks.

By ultrasound, we offer gender determination from 15-20 weeks, when baby is usually developed enough to see clearly. Earlier guesses are much less reliable, so we wait until that window to give you an answer you can celebrate with confidence. If you can't wait that long, our SneakPeek early gender DNA blood test ($129) can be done from 6 weeks, with results in about 3 days. Your gender can be revealed right in the studio or sealed in an envelope for your party.

Don't worry, you still get your answer! If baby is being shy at your Gender Determination session, we'll bring you back for a free ReScan on another day. If we still can't confirm the gender, we offer a gender DNA blood test for $89 so you can celebrate with confidence.

You can see your baby with us as early as about 8 weeks with our Early Look session (8-14 weeks). We scan over the belly only (no internal ultrasounds), so very early pregnancies may be too small to see clearly. Here is our session guide by week: Proof of Pregnancy 5-10 weeks, Early Look 8-14 weeks, Gender Determination 15-20 weeks, 2D with 3D/4D Glimpse 21-26 weeks, 3D/4D Session and RealView 27-31 weeks, Deluxe 26-32 weeks, and Last Look 32-40 weeks.

Yes, your scan is performed by a board-certified sonographer. Treasured Memories Imaging is owned by Alicia Gatz, RDMS, a registered diagnostic medical sonographer with a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, many years of OB/GYN ultrasound experience, and a full-time role in a local OB/GYN office. Many elective studios are not run by credentialed sonographers, so we're proud to bring that experience and gentle care to every keepsake session.

Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has a long safety record in medical care. Because the FDA and medical groups recommend keeping exposure as low as reasonably achievable, every session at Treasured Memories Imaging is performed by a board-certified sonographer (RDMS), kept to about 15 minutes of scan time, and run at the lowest settings that still give you sweet pictures. Our sessions are elective and non-diagnostic, so please keep all of your regular prenatal appointments, and check with your provider if you have any questions about whether a keepsake scan is right for you.

No. Our sessions are elective, non-diagnostic keepsake ultrasounds focused on bonding, pictures and video. We don't check baby's health, look for problems or provide medical reports, so a keepsake session never replaces your anatomy scan or any ultrasound your doctor or midwife orders. Think of us as a sweet extra alongside your regular prenatal care.

No, elective 3D/4D and gender ultrasounds are keepsake sessions, so they aren't covered by insurance, Medicaid or Tricare. You'll receive a paid receipt for your records. To keep costs down, we offer an Ease My Mind membership with $25 ultrasounds, and a $75 Military Family session for active-duty and veteran families. If you need official proof of pregnancy to apply for Mississippi Medicaid, see our Proof of Pregnancy question below.

No, you don't need a referral. Our 3D/4D and gender sessions are elective keepsake ultrasounds that you can book yourself online or by texting (844) 641-6401. Because they are non-diagnostic, they don't replace the ultrasounds your doctor or midwife orders, so please keep all of your regular prenatal visits. If your provider has ordered a diagnostic ultrasound, that is handled by our sister practice, Coast Ultrasound (coastultrasound.com).

2D is the black-and-white, flat view you've seen at your doctor's office. 3D builds a still, three-dimensional picture of baby's face and features, and 4D is 3D in real time, so you can watch baby yawn, stretch and suck a thumb. HD, 5D and RealView are names for enhanced renderings that add skin-like color and lighting. At Treasured Memories Imaging, our 3D/4D plus RealView and Deluxe packages include a RealView portrait made from baby's best 3D image by rendering specialists, emailed to you within 3-5 days.

The best thing you can do is drink plenty of water (about 3 liters, or 100 ounces, a day) for the 5 days before your scan. Good hydration helps keep your amniotic fluid clear, and that fluid is the window we look through to see baby's face. Book in the recommended week range for your session, and if you are 20 weeks or more, come with an empty bladder. A cold, sweet drink about 20-30 minutes before your appointment can help wake baby up. Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit so we can easily reach your belly. And remember, every baby is different: some love to snuggle their hands and feet up by their face, and that's part of their sweet personality!

Wear something comfortable and two-piece, like a top with leggings or jeans, so we can easily reach your belly while you stay covered. The ultrasound gel wipes right off when we're done.

It can, but many moms with an anterior placenta still get beautiful pictures. The placenta can attach to the front (anterior), back (posterior), top (fundal) or side of the uterus. When it is in the front, it sits between the probe and baby, so we look around it, and good amniotic fluid in front of baby's face makes the biggest difference. Your doctor's office can usually tell you where your placenta is. Staying well hydrated before your session and booking in the recommended week range give you the best chance at a clear view.

Sometimes, yes. Sound waves have a little farther to travel, which can make images softer, especially earlier in pregnancy. Our sonographer may have you shift to your side or change position to get a clearer view. Booking in the recommended week range and drinking plenty of water for the 5 days before your scan help a lot, and many moms are pleasantly surprised by their pictures.

Only for early scans. If you are 8-13 weeks, empty your bladder about an hour before your appointment, then drink about 16-20 ounces of water and hold it. If you are 14-19 weeks, empty your bladder an hour before and drink about 8-10 ounces. If you are 20 weeks or more, please empty your bladder right before your scan, since a full bladder just gets in the way at that stage.

It depends on how far along you are and how baby is positioned. Before about 16 weeks, we can usually see baby's whole body on the screen at once. As baby grows, they get bigger than our view, so around 30 weeks we focus on the face, hands and feet and then look at the tummy and legs separately. If baby is facing your back or snuggled up to the placenta, some features may be harder to see, which is what our ReScan is for.

We can't guarantee pictures, because baby's position, your fluid level and where your placenta sits are out of anyone's control, but most sessions include ReScan Insurance to give you a second chance. If baby is hiding, we'll bring you back on another day for just $20, and the ReScan is free on our Gender Determination and Deluxe sessions. ReScan isn't included with Last Look (32-40 weeks), the Military Family session or other specials, which is why those are priced lower. Our sonographer takes her time and uses gentle tricks like having you change position, walk, or have a sweet drink to help baby turn.

Yes! You'll see and hear baby's heartbeat at every session, and it's captured on your session video so you can play it again and again. You can also record it into one of our Cuddle Critter heartbeat animals to take home as a keepsake.

A heartbeat animal is a soft Cuddle Critter plush with a recordable module that plays your baby's real heartbeat when you squeeze it. We record the heartbeat during your session, so it's ready to take home that day. They come in a 16-inch size ($35) and an 8-inch size ($25), and the heartbeat recorder is included with every one. They make a sweet keepsake for mom, siblings or grandparents.

Yes, we love scanning twins, and there's no extra charge! Your scan time is shared between your babies so everyone gets their moment on screen. Because twins share space, faces can be a little trickier to capture, so booking in the recommended week range really helps. Have triplets or more? Text us at (844) 641-6401 and we'll plan your visit together.

Yes, our Proof of Pregnancy session ($49 and up, 5-10 weeks) gives you official proof of pregnancy paperwork you can use for Medicaid, insurance or other needs. It includes a medical-grade urine pregnancy test, completed proof of pregnancy paperwork, and two black-and-white photos. If you are over 7 weeks by your last period, it also includes a brief 5-minute visual scan. We can also help you with the Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW) application so you can start prenatal care sooner. Text us at (844) 641-6401 for the quickest scheduling.

Ease My Mind is our monthly membership for moms who want to see baby more often: it's $49 a month, and every ultrasound is just $25 at either our Gautier or Gulfport studio. 3D/4D and gender reveals are included at no extra charge, there's no additional fee for twins, and you get a free 16-inch heartbeat bear as a welcome gift at your first member visit. Each visit includes 15 minutes of scan time, printed pictures, and all images and a full video sent to your phone. There's a 5-month minimum, and if baby arrives early, billing simply stops with no fee. ReScan isn't included with member visits, since you can come back again for just $25.

Most sessions include 15 minutes of scan time, so plan on about 30 minutes for your visit, including check-in and getting your pictures. Our 3D/4D Family Session builds in a 45-minute appointment for larger groups, and our Deluxe package includes extra scan time. Keeping scan time focused is part of how we keep elective ultrasound gentle for you and baby.

You'll get your pictures and a full video of your session the same day. iPhone users get everything AirDropped right to their phone before they leave, and Android users get them uploaded to a Google Drive folder that you can save and share with family. Most sessions also include printed pictures to take home. RealView portraits are emailed within 3-5 days, and our Deluxe package also includes an online gallery with 35+ photos and your full video.

Yes, our Military Family Ultrasound Experience is $75 for active-duty and veteran families. It's available at our Gulfport studio from 15-40 weeks and includes a 2D/3D/4D session with 15 minutes of scan time, real-time viewing, printed images, and digital images plus a full video. As a special, it doesn't include ReScan. Thank you for your service!

Yes, life happens and we're always happy to help! If you let us know at least 24 hours before your appointment, we'll move it at no cost to you. Changes made with less than 24 hours' notice carry a $30 late-change fee. Call or text us anytime at (844) 641-6401.

Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel, so we can offer that time to another mama-to-be. Cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead are fully refunded. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice carry a $30 late-cancellation fee.

Yes. If you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, you'll receive a full refund. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or miss your appointment, a $30 fee applies and the rest of your payment is refunded.

We know surprises happen! If you miss your appointment without letting us know, a $30 no-show fee applies. We'd always rather hear from you, so please call or text (844) 641-6401 and we'll find a new time that works for you.

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