Caitlyn Main
3D and 4D ultrasounds are more advanced than the 2D as the mother gets to see a clearer picture of the womb.
Enjoy a non-diagnostic ultrasound experience performed by a qualified sonographer where you can see baby’s features, yawning and even eyes opening and closing.
Along with advances on the research front, the growing availability of 3D and 4D ultrasound technology has also increased public access to these ultrasound services-increasing the potential for safety risks to both mothers and their fetuses, expert say.
A pregnancy ultrasound is an imaging test that uses high frequency sound waves to create pictures of a baby in the womb, as well as the mother's reproductive organs. The average number of ultrasounds varies with each pregnancy and should only be used when medically indicated.
Like regular ultrasounds, 3D and 4D ultrasounds use sound waves to create an image of your baby in your womb. What's different about 3D ultrasounds is that they create a three-dimensional image of your baby. 4D ultrasounds create a live video effect -- it's like a movie. You can watch your baby smile or yawn.
Why might I need a 3D ultrasound? How is it different from other ultrasounds? A three-dimensional ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves and special imaging software to provide incredibly clear images of your baby, can be done at any point in pregnancy in addition to or instead of a traditional, two-dimensional ultrasound.
Most pregnant women cannot wait to get their ultrasounds; these belly scans provide them with the first glimpses of their unborn babies. Ultrasounds have been used in obstetrics since the late 1950s and are used to confirm pregnancy, establish the gestational age and size of the fetus, show the sex, track development and placement as well as indicate any problems the fetus may have.
3D ultrasounds are a way to see your unborn baby in more depth than a traditional black-and-white 2D ultrasound that you get in a medical office. Many women are now turning to 3D ultrasounds to get a glimpse of what their little one's features look like before the birth.
Most medical experts agree that 4D ultrasounds are safe for use during pregnancy. These ultrasounds allow parents and medical staff members to capture images of a developing baby in 3D and witness movements at the same time, which is why it's called 4D. Parents and medical personnel can view the baby and its movements in real time on a computer monitor. Some people have expressed concern over the fact that the sound waves used in a 4D ultrasound can raise tissue temperatures. Many medical experts assert, however, that the potential temperature change is not significant enough to cause harm.
