How 3D Ultrasound Works?

3D ultrasound images are generated by an algorithmic procedure, generally called “surface rendering,” which is done by advanced algorithms and immediately produces a realistic 3D image of the baby. These amazingly fantastic rendered photographs reveal exquisite surface detail, both body and face.

4D ultrasound is perceived similarly to the 3D ultrasound, but the rendering takes place many times per second. You can now watch a “video” of the baby in real-time, in the womb, instead of focusing on a single still picture (3D). It is also important to remember here that 3D or 4D ultrasound is NOT the result of increased power levels. In this scenario, the 4th dimension is “time.” The levels of exposure, when compared to a conventional 2D scan, are the same.

There will still be concerns about exposure, wellbeing, and other medical matters, as with many other new innovations. During the last 30 + years, systematic findings have demonstrated that ultrasound does not affect the mother or infant.

Benefits of bonding

Expectant parents from all over choose optional 4D ultrasounds, believing that it would have a positive effect on their pregnancy. 

Other advantages of ultrasound may include improved parenting, helping families, and empathy. Some believe it will also encourage their brothers and sisters to bond with their new siblings through this shared experience.

However, note that an optional ultrasound can only be used in addition to a doctor’s medical ultrasounds. Never should elective ultrasounds be used as replacements for prenatal care.

Certain experts are rightly worried that mothers are using and preferring 3D ultrasound ahead of their clinicians’ prescription of ultrasound. Therefore it is important to always validate the due dates, to investigate fetal abnormalities, and to recognize any possible prenatal complications in a physician-organized and complete anatomical ultrasound study. This elective session will then be seen by the parents as an informative, bonding experience.

When Can You Do 3d Ultrasound?

In addition to a standard, two-dimensional ultrasound, the best time for expectant mothers to get a 3D ultrasound is between 24 and 30 weeks by healthcare professionals.

By this time, the infant would be fully formed to be adequately viewed. Also, at this time, there should be enough amniotic fluid and the position of the baby should be optimal for seeing the face, as they tend to start hiding the face after 30 weeks, once they grow bigger.

At A Date With Baby, we offer various packages that could be purchased no matter where you are in your pregnancy. While 24-30 weeks period is the best for seeing the face and facial features, you could do the gender reveal at our studio as early as 16 weeks. In addition, if you are just anxious about the baby, as most first-time parents are, we can do an ultrasound starting at 8 weeks that would show you the baby and the heartbeat. After 30 weeks, we recommend our “late pregnancy package”. 

Finding a Responsible 3D/4D Ultrasound Provider

Although 3D/4D ultrasound may have many enjoyable facets, safety and quality are still of the utmost importance when selecting a provider.

A reliable ultrasound provider requires proof that, during her pregnancy, the person is seeing a prenatal care provider. The provider shall always use the obstetric mode of the ultrasound machine to ensure good frequency and power for prenatal use within the FDA-established thresholds.

A spacious, welcoming facility, and a highly trained, courteous team, whose main focus is on you and your baby (of course), is the most satisfying 3D ultrasound experience.

A Date With Baby is at the forefront, delivering high-definition 3D ultrasound in Toronto for the past 5 years. We are honored to have the opportunity of serving thousands of clients and making their pregnancies brighter…