Pregnancy Ultrasound
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3D / 4D Scan

4D ultrasound is state of the art new technology. It provides 3D images of your baby in “real time” which means that you can see your baby moving on the screen as it is happening. Little expressions like a “smile” or a “grimace” can often be seen during the scan.

The 4D USS is most commonly requested by parents who are curious to see what their baby looks like. 4D USS can compliment but does not replace the normal 2D USS in terms of medical diagnosis. A 4D USS therefore is entirely optional and should NEVER replace your hospital scans.

4d scan collage

Like all ultrasounds the clarity of the images obtained are totally dependent on certain factors : 

  • The baby’s position
  • The amount of fluid surrounding the baby
  • The position of the placenta
  • The mother’s weight
   
*It is possible that any one of these factors can seriously affect the quality of the images obtained. continue