Take your baby's 3D or 4D ultrasound scan? From what they do to if they are healthy, here's what you'd like to know about the new ultrasounds throughout pregnancy.
After all, nine months is a long time to wait to get a glimpse of those tiny fingers and toes. No wonder, you're excited to see your developing baby in your womb. And because you can see your
unborn baby in much more depth and clarity than a regular 2D ultrasound test in 3D and 4D, you will be ready to book a photo op.
But when you do, it's crucial to consider that you can use 3D sonograms and 4D sonograms during pregnancy to guarantee that you do whatever you can to keep you and your baby safe and secure.
What's the difference between ultrasounds in 2D, Doppler, 3D and 4D?
You might receive a mixture of the following ultrasounds during your pregnancy:
2D Ultrasound: If you've seen the specialist, you've definitely already had a 2D (two-dimensional) ultrasound, and you know that it can be a thrilling and magical
experience.
A wand (transducer) is put on your stomach or in your vagina to transmit sound waves into your body for this test. The waves bounce off internal organs and fluids, and these echoes are transformed on a projector by a computer into a two-dimensional representation (or a cross-sectional view) of the foetus.
Doppler: The doctor uses a hand-held ultrasound system for Doppler foetal ultrasound to intensify the sound of the foetal heartbeat with the aid of a special jelly on the uterus.
3D ultrasounds: Several two-dimensional images are captured at varying angles for 3D ultrasounds, and then pieced together to create a three-dimensional rendering. For example, instead of just having a profile image of the face of your cutie, you can see the entire surface in a 3D sonogram (it looks more like a regular photo).
4D Ultrasounds: A 4D ultrasound is similar to a 3D ultrasound, except like a film, the picture displays motion. So you'd see your kid doing stuff in real time in a 4D sonogram
(like opening and closing his eyes and sucking his thumb).
Rationales for having ultrasounds during pregnancy
There will normally be at least one ultrasound in people with low-risk, complication-free births, while older moms and those with problems will generally get several. Depending on the trimester,
there are many explanations why ultrasounds in general are important during pregnancy, including:
- Confirming the approximate due date of your
- Looking at the pulse of your baby
- Make sure that the foetus in the uterus is not ectopic (i.e. in the fallopian tubes) and is
- Confirming the number of utero babies
- Ensuring that the baby grows correctly and at the right rate
- Checking and measuring the main organs of a baby
- Measuring the baby's height
- Checking quantities of amniotic fluid
Why are 3D and 4D sonograms done during pregnancy?
In uncomplicated births, medical professionals use 2D and Doppler ultrasounds to inspect the foetus, test amniotic fluid and among other factors, check for birth defects.
3D and 4D ultrasounds are conducted only to closely analyse possible foetal abnormalities, such as complications with the cleft lip and spinal cord, or to track anything specific. 3D sonograms
and 4D ultrasounds, in other words, are typically not part of regular prenatal tests.
Are ultrasounds in 3D and 4D healthy during pregnancy?
At your local prenatal portrait centre, it's tempting to schedule an appointment for a 3D or 4D sonogram, particularly if you've seen these beautiful baby portraits and videos online. However,
tests testing ultrasound technology's protection produce mixed findings.
At this point, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) notes that while the risk of
ultrasound in pregnant women is not understood, it should be used cautiously and for medical purposes only.
When ultrasound reaches the body, it heats the tissues significantly, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which may in certain cases produce tiny pockets of gas in body fluids or tissues, and the long-term effects of this remain unclear.