The total pregnancy ultrasound package!
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Topic: The total pregnancy ultrasound package!
Posted By: lilfatty
Subject: The total pregnancy ultrasound package!
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 3:48pm
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Just thought some of you might be interested in this...
Insight Radiology (North Shore & Parnell) have bought out a Pregnancy Ultrasound Package. Its a one off payment of $220.00 and covers all of the scans you will have during pregnancy (they all have to be referred though). You get to see the bubs in 4D at each and every scan and you get two DVDs (one at Nuchal one and Anomoly stage) I also asked if you could have the DVDs at another stage (as we arent having the nuchal) and they said it was fine. With Isabelle I ended up having about 8 scans and spent a fortune .. so this time I'm going with the package! ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 6:41pm
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What is the standard cost of a pregnancy ultrasound? ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 6:52pm
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Where I go in Hamilton, its free for any scans under 12 weeks. Then after that they are $35. And you get a dvd with any scan you get. But no 3D scans....which I personally think some make the baby look ugly so it didn't worry me not having one lol.
So if you just had the standard scans at nucal and 20 weeks its only $70 anyway. But thats in Hamilton.... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:03pm
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Off the top of my head it was $60.00 for "normal scan" and about $180.00 for 3D scans.
I forked out three lots of $180.00 last time (although they are all covered by my southern cross) my dating scan was free .. and we didnt have a nuchal but that was going to be another $60.00 So this time Im doing the package (even though I get all the money back from health insurance) ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:38pm
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When I went to Insight last time it was $95 for the 3D scans where you got a CD and about $65 for the normal ones with no CD. 4D was more.
It's a good deal! Insight are expensive normally but they are among the best and most exact out there. -------------  
 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:38pm
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Last time I had to have an US (non preggie) they charged me $220! I was horrified. I know horizon in Akl does them for free but wasn't sure about other places. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:49pm
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Where I go the only scan you pay for is the nuchal scan , and dvds are $30 and 3d scans are $100 ------------- 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:50pm
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man you are lucky..in chch you cant even get 4d:( and it's 45$ a scan. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:51pm
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but that sounds great! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:52pm
Where do you go? ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
caitlynsmygirl wrote:Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:52pm
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Sorry meant to say 4D scans are $100....I dont even know what 4D is! -------------
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 8:17pm
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4d is when you see the bub moving .. 3D is a still picture of the 4d image
So the DVD will show a video and that is what they class as 4D 3D is this ....  ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 8:27pm
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I thought 4D was what you have posted and 3D was what's in your ticker
Now I'm all confuzzled. -------------
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 8:31pm
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My ticker is in 1D as its flat?!? (or so I think anyway)
I didnt really know what 4D was until I spoke to the people at Insight, so hopefully Im not spouting a load of sh*t 
But I recall she said 4D was seeing the baby move in real time .. so I just assumed (although I shouldnt) that a still picture captured of the event would be 3D ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 01 December 2008 at 8:39pm
Horizon at Botany  -------------
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 8:45am
I am so annoyed about that! I have already paid insight for my nuchal and anatomy!!!! When did they bring that out, I was only there 11 days ago and they never said anything.
But yah for everyone else. That is a good deal. -------------   
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 9:19am
I saw it in the local paper on Wednesday 26th November and called them on the following Monday to find out more info (as the price wasnt listed in the article) ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 9:23am
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its so confusing isnt it.. I think 2D is a flat picture (the 2 dimensions being horizontal and vertical) 3D is how we see the world and 4D (IMO is marketing bollocks cos they cant come up with a better name
Foxxyone.....in chch its was $50 earlier this year so its going up...but they only charge $15 for a DVD of ALL your scans and they recommend getting it at the anatomy one and they will put all the previous scans on too. Thats cool |
Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 10:34am
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Maths lesson girlies:
A straight thin line = 1 dimension (it only exists on 1 axis, eg X or Y) A square = 2 dimensions (it exists on 2 axis, X & Y) A cube = 3 dimensions (it exists on 3 axis, X, Y & Z) Your general, everyday ultrasound (the black & white ones) are 2D lilfatty's picture up there is a 3D image 4D is a load of rubbish really, BUT, they are calling it that as they are classifying TIME as the 4th dimension (seeing the baby move around in the 3D environment, you can not have a photo of this, only a video, because as soon as you make it still, your back to a 3D image). 
edit to add - My scan at Horizon was free, but the DVD of the scan cost $30. My 8 week scan at Auckland Radiology was $25 ------------- TTC #2 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 11:53am
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I wonder if it is worth us looking at this package, as I have already paid a $30 charge for an early tv / dating scan, and still have the nuchal and anatomy scans to go (at Insight). Will have to talk to DH! ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 12:01pm
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I paid $90 for the nuchal scan and $90 fo rthe 20 week scan through Insight so I guess $220 isn't too bad (for them). Do you get the 3/4d photos?
Insight is rated as one of if not the best for accuracy and clarity. I'm not sure if I will use them next time to be honest as I hate moaning but I found them extremely rude. You think since you are paying them so much money they would be nice! But I must say the scans are extremely clear so thats what is more important rather than the bedside manner. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 12:23pm
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Gosh I didn't pay anything for the scan's I had for Jack (20wk and 30-something to check the plactena moved up), can't remember if we paid for the video of the 20wk.
Had a 5w5d scan with this baby to check ectopic and that was free as well. Not sure if I have to pay for my 12wk with this baby. ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 1:22pm
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I can't believe that you guys all have to pay for scans!! There has never been any mention of paying for scans up here - I had 2 with Luke and have had one so far with #2. We got a DVD with both and a small print out...
Must be the Northland District Health Board... I knew there had to be some positives to living up here!! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 2:45pm
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Star - yes you get pics and a jpg's on the cd (so you can print your own)
Bel - yes there are advantages of living in the sunny north other than sunshine ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 2:52pm
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See I got told that the black and white ones were 3D because the 3rd dimension was the sound (heartbeat) which is why I'm all confused. But I agree it really is all marketing bollocks and bears little resemblance to the mathematical actuality .
Star the head honcho at Nth Shore Insight is renowned for being rude but he is also apparently the best radiographer in NZ. Did you get the guy? The girls were all nice when I had them and the guys was ok but a bit brusque. But he was really rude to a few of my friends. Guess it depends what day you get him on. -------------
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 4:44pm
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I got a lady by the name of Cathy, she was quite direct but nice enough for me (at Insight north shore). ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Jessica
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:08pm
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I have never had to pay anything so far, I had 2 couple of the boys (an obviously lots once we knew there was a problem), about 5 with lachie (just to make me relax!) and so far I have had 2 with with preg. They were in Oamaru and Dunedin. ------------- 
Our con-joined boys 20 wk |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:12pm
$60! Holy crap where did you go for scans? My scans were only ever about $25! and My 33 week one was free cos my MW did it at the hospital. ------------- |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:22pm
yes that is true..though mine had crap pics like ones of my cervix and stuff a couple of profile..none of his boy bits and a great majority just of weird things like cervix:(!!! I was gutted. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:24pm
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man you guys are so lucky to get it free..man cant believe ours have gone up:( so i had 6,9 12 20 and then free cause i was in hospital at 38 ..so that would be200$:( ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:43pm
| I don't think I even paid more than $20 for any of mine possibly $25 at the most but I guess its all gone up now. Where did you get yours done foxy? |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:44pm
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South and Central Auckland scans are cheaper than North Shore. South is the cheapest out of the areas - my friend who lives in Papakura only paid $25 too. -------------
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:47pm
Typical, I had my 20 week scan on the 21st! LOL. I have calmed down about it now! They dont always show the 4D either... I was told this when I first went at 10 weeks and only one room has the 4D machine so make sure you mention it to them when you book or you may end up in the other room (this is at takapuna). -------------
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:49pm
There is a place on the shore that does the 20 week scan for free..... -------------
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Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 6:57pm
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melnel .. at Insight in Parnell all their machines are 3d capable.
Sheza .. I paid $60.00 at Ascot ... I could have gone to Horizon for free .. but I've always gone to Ascot so I know where it is lol However Insight is about a 10 min walk from my work so this time I planned to go there. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 8:49pm
they have been steadily going up...it was free only like 3 years ago.. first preg was at southern cross second was at st georges..all 45$ (except the one where we found out bub had died) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: neddaf
Date Posted: 02 December 2008 at 9:25pm
 yeah its 50 bucks a time here aye im in chch
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Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 03 December 2008 at 8:26am
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There are cheaper places on the shore but Insight have a good reputation so thats why alot of people use it. They all should really be free though.
Our last scan was a nightmare!. Our midwife booked an emergency scan on the phone so we drove straight there. The receptionist spat the dummy as the midwife didn't give us a form and was going to cancel the scan! Then I had the guy who was so rude! He totally ignored us when we came in the room and continued reading on his computer and drinking his coffee. Minutes later he came over to us and did the scan. DH had steam coming out of his ears lol! Then we went to pay and we were getting charged for a 4D scan when we didn't even ask for it! So I then argued about that saying that he just did it, didn't give us the option and I thought it must have been normal for an overdue scan. It all turned out in the end but not good when you are as big as a house with lots of hormones lol! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 03 December 2008 at 9:53am
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oh yep that's exactly what happened to my friends with the guy - He drank his coffee and didn't say anything.They had to ask if baby was ok because he didn't say anything and then he turned around and said ' I would have told you if it wasn't' -------------
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 03 December 2008 at 9:57am
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Edit because OB is spitting the dummy majorly today. -------------
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Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 04 December 2008 at 2:11pm
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Lol that was my experience at Insight too with that guy.. except after sipping away at his coffee for a few mins he picked up his cell and called his wife re. their dinner that night! He didn't say much during the actual scan tho.. but he got some great pics of our baby's face in 3d
ETA ~ That was my 20wk scan, the first scan I had during my pregnancy. The next scan I went to Horizon Sylvia Park where I was expecting a 3d but the woman only did a normal 2d scan, when I questioned her she said she didn't have time to do 3d Next time I will just go back to Insight, yay for the package! It all adds up huh------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Little Angel, April 10
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