![]() ![]() At 24 weeks we are starting to see baby's features more clearly as babies are a bit bigger at this stage and the sound waves have to travel a much shorter distance and can pick up better echoes creating a clearer image. If you are investing in a 3D or 4D scan then the earliest time to get the best images is at around 24 weeks and up to 34 weeks. At this stage they are quite little and the facial features aren't very distinguishable due to there being very little fat under the skin and the baby being about the size of an avocado, but it is always lovely to see them wriggling. If your baby is 16 weeks you may see your baby's whole body. Firstly, the gestational age of your baby. What you see at a 3D or 4D ultrasound is dependent on a couple of things. Saying this, we have completed some amazing scans after 34 weeks and would like to extend the offer to those who are past the 34 week point who may have missed out that we will accept appointments and try to obtain images but if we can't we won't charge you. We specify this time because around 24 weeks babies have reached a point where their features are clearer but, at the other end we specify 34 weeks due to growth as there may not be enough room to get images. We intend on bringing them back on the 4th July, but we are aware that there may be some of you who may have missed the 4D scan window which here at Early Life Ultrasound Centre is between 24 and 34 weeks. We ask that you consult with your physician prior to scheduling so that he/she may address any concerns that you may have and is also aware that you plan to get an elective ultrasound performed.3D & 4D Scans are a truly wonderful experience for expectant parents. It has been used to monitor pregnancies without any evidence of harmful effects to mother or baby. Ultrasound is a safe procedure that has been used for decades. If you are pregnant with twins we recommend before 28 weeks. Our recommendation for a 3d/4d ultrasound is between 26-32 weeks. The following factors can affect the image quality: baby’s position, size, and movement, maternal tissue, and amount of amniotic fluid. The later the scan, after 28 weeks, the baby will start to develop a fat layer that fills out the baby’s features which will allow you to see more of the facial detail. The earlier the scan, before 24 weeks, the more of the baby you are able to see but with less detail. When is the best time to have my 3D/4D ultrasound? You can also eat or drink something with sugar in it, as your diet permits, about 20 minutes prior to your appointment to get the baby moving. Hydration can increase the amniotic fluid and improve the clarity of your ultrasound. Drinking plenty of water throughout your pregnancy can impact the quality of your images. To help obtain the best images possible, make sure to drink plenty of water for at least a week prior to your appointment. Is there any preparation for my ultrasound appointment? The 4D is just the 3D in motion like a video. Three dimensional or 3D ultrasounds is a more detailed image, a picture that is used to see the baby’s physical characteristics like face, body, hands, or feet. Two dimensional or 2D ultrasounds is the standard ultrasound that is used to view the baby and reveal the gender. What is the difference between 2D/3D/4D ultrasounds? ![]()
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