Plum Borough and Penn Hills sit in the eastern Pittsburgh suburbs, separated from the South Hills by the city itself. That distance used to make a boutique keepsake ultrasound studio feel like a destination rather than a plan. My Little Pumpkin 4D at 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Suite 290, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, has changed that calculation for a growing number of families in Plum, Penn Hills, Forest Hills, and the Monroeville corridor.

The typical drive runs west on Route 286 or 22 and connects south through the city to the South Hills — about 30 to 40 minutes from most of Plum Borough. For Penn Hills families, the route is often slightly shorter via Squirrel Hill.

What those families find is not a clinical imaging center. It is a studio built around the experience of seeing your baby — comfortable, unhurried, with HD imaging that produces results significantly sharper than what a standard prenatal ultrasound delivers.

What Keepsake Ultrasound Offers That Prenatal Scans Do Not

Prenatal ultrasounds at your OB or hospital do one thing well: gather clinical measurements. The image is secondary to the data, the session is brief, and the viewing angle is often difficult for anyone but the sonographer to interpret. You leave with a grainy still image and a measurement report.

Keepsake ultrasound at My Little Pumpkin 4D is built around the opposite goal. The entire session is designed for what you see. The large screen gives everyone in the room a clear view. The ultrasound professional explains what is happening in real time. You watch baby move — a hand across the face, a yawn, a stretch — in live 4D, with HD rendering that makes the image look close to a photograph.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine outlines the framework for responsible elective ultrasound at aium.org. My Little Pumpkin 4D operates within that framework, staffed by professionals with more than 20 years of combined medical experience.

Session Options and Pricing

The full package list is on the ultrasounds page. Here is how the options break down for families planning from Plum Borough and Penn Hills.

The Right Weeks to Book

For HD face shots — the imagery most families come for — the 26–32 week range produces the clearest results. Baby has accumulated enough facial fat by then for the HD rendering to show fine skin texture and distinct facial features rather than angular bone structure.

That said, sessions outside this range can still deliver strong images when baby's position cooperates. Penn Hills families booking early for gender can plan a second HD session in the sweet spot with the $15 credit from their first visit already in hand.

SneakPeek DNA from 6 weeks

SneakPeek DNA gives gender results before the ultrasound window opens. A painless blood draw returns results the next business day — no waiting, no position dependence, no guessing.

Heartbeat Animals

Heartbeat animals capture 20 seconds of baby's heartbeat in a plush stuffed animal. Press the button and it plays back. The recording survives battery replacement and does not fade. Plum Borough families who plan to bring grandparents or siblings often add one so there is a physical keepsake beyond the images and video. They are also popular gifts — many families book a session specifically to record a heartbeat animal for someone who cannot attend.

Planning Your Visit from Plum Borough

The studio is at 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Suite 290, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. From Plum Borough, the most direct routes run west on Route 22 or 286 and connect south through the Squirrel Hill tunnel or Banksville to the South Hills. Google Maps typically shows 30 to 40 minutes. Parking is on-site. The studio is open Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Mid-Week HD Pumpkin appointments at $99 are Tuesday through Thursday only.

For help choosing the right package for your week, call (412) 606-5766 before booking. The FAQ covers common prep questions and the photo gallery shows real HD session examples.

FAQ — Plum Borough and Penn Hills Families