The heart behind the studio

Hi, I’m Hillary.
And I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a registered sonographer, a boy-mom of three, and the person cheering you on from the first heartbeat to the happy tears.

Meet your baby
Hillary McCandless of Before the Stork Ultrasound StudioSonographer.
Boy mom.
Baby cheerleader.

My why

It began with an ultrasound machine and a whole lot of heart.

I started my ultrasound career in the Imaging Department at UPMC Chautauqua. In 2016, I invested in my own sonography equipment and began taking appointments on the side.

Then, in 2022, I made the leap to make Before the Stork my full-time gig—and I’ve never been happier. As a mom myself, I know how big the small moments can feel: a little heartbeat, a profile, the first glimpse of a face that already feels familiar.

Before the Stork is my way of creating a comfortable, private place for your family to pause, take it in, and meet your new baby before their grand entrance.

What matters here

01

Comfort first

Come as you are. This is a welcoming place for the people who make your pregnancy feel like home.

02

Care in the details

From your appointment to your keepsakes, every part of the experience is thoughtfully personal.

03

Joy without the rush

There’s room to laugh, tear up, invite family, and savor the wonder of seeing your baby together.

Outside Before the Stork Ultrasound Studio

Come on in

A sweet little studio
for a very big moment.

Before the Stork serves families across Jamestown, Sugar Grove, and Warren with private, appointment-based keepsake ultrasound sessions.

Call to connect814.688.5266

Questions about timing or your package? Give the studio a call, then reserve the session that feels right.

Plan your visit

Questions before
your appointment?

Appointments are by reservation, and the booking page has the most current availability.

Ready to meet your baby?

Save a little space
for the wonder.

Book a scan