How partners can bond during ultrasound appointments

Ultrasounds aren’t just for expectant mothers: partners often cherish those moments just as deeply! Around 80-90% of partners now attend pregnancy ultrasounds because it’s a beautiful practice for bonding and connecting with their baby for the first time.

If you’re looking to bring your partner to your ultrasound scan, here are just a few reasons why you should!

Seeing your baby for the first time

As many of our parents will attest, there’s nothing like the emotional impact of seeing your baby together, especially when it’s your first pregnancy! Seeing a picture after the scan is lovely of course, but by attending your appointment, your partner will be able to watch your baby’s movements, facial expressions and heartbeat, which is a magical moment.

Asking questions and learning together

By coming to your scan, your partner will be able to hear our explanations about what you are both seeing on screen. This will help them to feel informed and included throughout the pregnancy, creating a shared experience for you both. They may even come up with questions you didn’t think to ask! 

Don’t just take our word for it: academic research suggests that a ‘parent-centered’ approach to ultrasounds not only enhances the emotional connection to your unborn angel during your pregnancy, but can allay feelings of anxiety and help parents feel more informed about the health and well-being of their baby.

Participation and support

Partners who come to our studio can be there for you and your baby, whether it's holding your hand or talking to your child during the scan. They can also help pick out a keepsake - we offer pictures, magnets and heartbeat animals and dolls - that you and your baby can cherish forever!

By being present, your partner can help reduce your nerves and make you feel as comfortable as possible during your time with us.

Making it a tradition

After your first scan, you and your partner can look to book future scans together! Ultrasounds are a crucial part of any couple’s ongoing connection to the pregnancy, and are a major milestone moment. After your first pregnancy, why not make these scans a tradition between you both?

Here at Baby Smiles, we like to encourage your partner’s attendance! If you don’t have a partner, or simply want to bring someone else, that’s okay too: friends and family members are just as welcome to come to our studio. Whether it’s your first scan, or a later check-in during your pregnancy, give us a call on (706) 348-8654. We can’t wait to see you and your partner!