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4D Ultrasound - Picture your baby in a whole new way
Last updated: 01/05/2007
For most expectant parents, a typical ultrasound is a grainy, black and white image with a shadowy form that appears to be your baby. The shape of the baby's nose or the shape of the baby's arms are lost in the gray, cloudy picture. And until the day of birth, this is the only image you have of how your baby looks.
Well, that's changed. Cabell Huntington Hospital uses 4D ultrasound to capture images of your unborn baby. Four-dimensional, or 4D, ultrasound is the latest ultrasound technology, and it takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. The result: live action images of your unborn child with far more detail and definition than any other imaging process available.
Not only will the 4D ultrasound provide a sharper picture of your baby, but it serves as a powerful tool that can help physicians studying the baby's motion and behavior, the baby's surface anatomy and problems related to the mother's uterus and ovaries.
Is the procedure different for this kind of ultrasound?
The procedure for traditional and 4D ultrasound is essentially the same. Both technologies use sound waves to look inside the body. A probe placed on the body emits sound waves into the body, listens for the return echo and generates an image.
How can I get a 4D ultrasound?
In order to get a clear picture of the baby, you should be at least 18 weeks into your pregnancy. When your doctor determines that you need an ultrasound and writes orders for one, you can also get a 4D ultrasound.
Do I need an appointment? Yes. Your doctor can make an appointment, and the staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have when you arrive.