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What is a 3D ultrasound?
A 3D ultrasound is exactly what it sounds like: one that produces three-dimensional photos of your baby.
During a 3D ultrasound, a wand (transducer) takes multiple two-dimensional images at various angles.
What is a 4D ultrasound?
A 4D ultrasound is similar to a 3D ultrasound, but the image shows movement, like a video.
That means your doctor will likely only do a 4D ultrasound if you ask for one.
Are 3D ultrasounds and 4D ultrasounds safe?
What’s more, some commercial sessions last for 45 minutes much longer than a medical scan.
The resulting photo is a flat black-and-white image.
You may be more likely to have an NST, for example, if you havegestational diabetesorlow amniotic fluidlevels.
The test, which takes roughly 20 to 40 minutes, ensures your baby is healthy and active.
Youll sit back and relax while they monitor a graph of your babys vitals and activity.
The test, which lasts up to 30 minutes, involves the same band used in the NST test.
How much is a 3D ultrasound or a 4D ultrasound?
When can you get a 3D or 4D ultrasound?
Many practitioners perform additional ultrasounds, even in healthy and uncomplicated pregnancies.
For example, your doctor might scan you at 7 to 10 weeks to verify your date of conception.
Remember: There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos and make memories when your baby is born.
