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AmmaS 
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 Posted: 07 August 2008 at 4:41pm |
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I do know for a fact that Pacific and Horizon have exactly the same ultrasound equipment. 3 and 4 D scanning is over rated and dependent on many factors such as baby position, how large mum is etc etc I think the thought is not to have too much ultrasound but enough to get all the information about how well baby is doing, dates and generally if baby is normal.
Time will tell I guess. All good having competition.
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Alexandrea
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Posted: 25 September 2009 at 3:29pm |
I had my first scan with Horizon, and plan to have my 20 week one there as well. Free DVD was a real bonus! The woman doing the scan was nice and it didn't feel at all rushed. 
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ElfsMum
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Posted: 25 September 2009 at 4:55pm |
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wish they were free here..in chch they are all 50$! without referral like 180 or something!
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Mum to two amazing boys!
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High9
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Posted: 28 September 2009 at 1:52pm |
I wish I'd known about the free scan! I paid $40 at Jville Pacific Radiology, have my 20w scan there too, although they were rather slow (15 mins before and after waiting and I was the only person!!) they did a real good job and talked me through everything. Only downside is I got a fuzzy pic to take home  and baby wasn't even moving!
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margipargi
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Posted: 28 September 2009 at 3:40pm |
Personally i like the one in taranaki street, there is also a DVD you can get of the baby, they use to charge $30 per DVD, (as you have to buy it there) but then they changed it so its free now :) I got one at 12 weeks and it was wonderful, I also got one at 20 weeks, but it was a little blurry, but I got heaps of photos (as I went to Bowen Hospital first, but when I realized they didnt do DVDs I went back to Horizon and asked the mw for another referral so I wouldnt have to pay ;)) so my next one will be at week 35 in another 4 weeks, which im really looking forward to 
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Millyz
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Posted: 28 September 2009 at 5:04pm |
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I've had all my scans at Horizon on Taranaki Street so far (including two when I m/c in April). I've found everyone lovely to deal with, the sonographer really helpful, friendly and took her time. Am having my 20 week scan with them on Thursday - yay!! Received a DVD at my 12 week scan too.
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Nutella
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Posted: 29 September 2009 at 11:42am |
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We had to pay $180 for our scan over here in Aussie. We get some of the money back through medicare but certainly not all of it. Pregnancy visits to Drs are not free over here and it depends on the Dr that you are seeing so consider yourself lucky ladies as at $60 a visit it adds up.
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MichelleBails
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Posted: 29 September 2009 at 1:53pm |
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We used Johnsonville Pacifics Radiology, had 3 scans and paid $40 (?) total... 1st at 9 weeks (to confirm dates) - free, 2nd at 12 weeks (nuchal) - paid (can't remember how much) and 3rd at 20 weeks - free. Was told that the 20 week scan should always be free, the 12 weeks scan is 'optional' which is why they charge..
I thought they were amazing, had the same scanner all 3 times and she spent loads of time (each time) explaining what was going on and what baby was up to (as well as cooing lots at things we had no idea were so cute.. lol - "Awww see babies liver.. awww..' lol.
We got a CD with loads of images each time as well as an a4 print out picture... we didnt pay for any of these..
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FreyasMum
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Posted: 29 September 2009 at 2:34pm |
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I had some bleeding a couple of weeks ago and had to go for a scan. Called Pacific Radiology and got an appointment that morning.
The staff were fantastic. Lovely helpful receptionist, and the guy doing the scan was an absolute legend.
He explained what he was looking at every step and set my mind at ease right away.
We were not charged, and got a CD of pics. They did say that there would be a $40 charge for the nuchal scan, but that's OK to me - it's up to me whether or not I have that scan. I was just pleased that when I really needed the scan, the issue of payment didn't come up.
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MalaKeshav201292
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Posted: 01 March 2016 at 1:56pm |
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Oh man! Timing.... my husband and I got so confused with how the system work to get free pregnancy medical care.
Just went to Pacific Radiology today for my first scan! $40 Later.
There is no easy way to find out where or who provides the free services around here!
What a bugger!
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