Team pink, team blue, or team surprise — this is the moment you get to find out.
At Babes & Bellies in Long Beach, our gender determination sessions are built for exactly this: a private, joyful visit where you (and whoever you want in the room) get to hear the news together, on your terms.
This is often its own special trip, separate from a full 3D/4D/HD bonding session later on — many families come in just for this milestone first, then return for the fuller ultrasound experience closer to the third trimester. Both are elective and non-diagnostic, meant for connection and celebration rather than medical screening. We always encourage keeping your regular prenatal care appointments alongside a visit here.
Q: When Can You Find Out?
Gender determination is available starting at 15 weeks. Our team looks for clear anatomical markers during your session — and while we do everything we can to give you a confident answer, no elective ultrasound can guarantee 100% accuracy every time. I
f you're earlier than 15 weeks and just want an early connection with baby, a Heartbeat Check might be the better first stop — more on that below.
Choose your Reveal Style
In-studio Reveal
Find out together, right in our studio, with our team guiding the moment.
Secret Envelope
A simple, sealed envelope with the news written inside, so you can do your own reveal however and wherever you'd like.
Gender Reveal Cannons
Set one off right here in the studio, or take it with you to use anywhere — at home, at a party, wherever the moment happens.
Bring the people you want there for it — up to 10 guests in addition to mom and dad. Planning something bigger? Reach out to us directly and we'll help you plan around it.
What's Included
Every gender determination session can be tailored to what matters most to you and your family:
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Gender Package — our standard gender determination package, includes photos to take home
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Tues-Fri Gender Reveal Deal — a budget-friendly package available Tuesday through Friday, includes photos and the chance to hear baby's heartbeat
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Twin sessions — Twins Gender Package and Twins Gender Reveal Deal, designed for multiples
See Current Packages & Pricing → for up-to-date details here.
(Looking for an early heartbeat check instead? That's a separate 2D session for couples who simply want the reassurance of hearing baby's heartbeat — link to that service separately.)
The Babes & Bellies Experience
Babes & Bellies isn't just an ultrasound studio — we're a pregnancy and family experience destination. Beyond your 3D/4D/HD session, families come to us for prenatal and postnatal massage, belly facials, and belly and baby casting keepsakes, all under one roof. It's a rare combination in Long Beach, and it means your relationship with us doesn't have to end when the ultrasound does.
Bring the people you want in the room. In addition to mom and dad, our studio comfortably fits up to 10 guests — if you're planning a bigger celebration, just reach out to us directly and we'll help you plan around it.
We built this Long Beach studio to feel warm and welcoming, not clinical — a space where the whole family, kids included, can gather, celebrate, and be part of the moment. And as a Black-owned business rooted in this community, we're proud to be a space where every family feels genuinely seen.
Serving Long Beach & Nearby Communities
Our studio is located in Long Beach, and we welcome families from all across the area, including Signal Hill, Lakewood, Carson, Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey, San Pedro, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach. Many of our families tell us they're happy to travel a little further for the experience — we'd love to be worth the drive for you too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a gender determination ultrasound the same as my doctor's ultrasound?
No. This session is elective and non-diagnostic, designed for bonding and celebration, not medical screening. Please keep all appointments with your prenatal care provider.
When's the earliest I can find out gender?
Starting at 15 weeks.
What's the difference between a 3D and 4D image?
A 3D image is a still picture; 4D adds real-time motion, so you're watching your baby move rather than seeing a single frame. See "What's the Difference" above for the full breakdown.
Do you offer sessions for twins?
Yes, we offer sessions designed with twin pregnancies in mind → Check out our Twin Gender Package for details.
How many guests can I bring?
In addition to mom and dad, our studio comfortably fits up to 10 guests. Planning a bigger group? Reach out to us directly and we'll help you plan around it.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as you know your preferred timeframe — appointments can fill up, especially during popular weeks.
Book Your Ultrasound
Learn MoreIncludes: Gender Determination + 3D/4D/HD Ultrasound Images! (6 B&W + 6 Color)
145 US dollars
105 US dollars
Learn MoreIncludes: 2 B&W 2D Photos + View Baby's Heart Beating! 7+ Weeks Recommended
45 US dollars
70 US dollars
70 US dollars
75 US dollars
115 US dollars
Learn MoreGender of EACH Twin, 3-4 2D Photos of EACH Twin, Listen to heartbeats
95 US dollars
85 US dollars
200 US dollars