3D & 4D Ultrasound

3D & 4D ultrasound is a scan used to create images of the baby in the womb with help of sound waves. 3D ultrasounds create a 3-D image of the baby in the womb and 4D ultrasound gives a live video of the movement of the baby. This is again not a mandatory scan during pregnancy but parents want to get this scan to look at their baby’s face for the first time. These scans are safe and also help the doctors to check the growth and development of the baby.

Why is it performed?

The ultrasound may be performed for the following reasons:

• Finding the pregnancy due date.
• Keeping a check on the baby’s health.
• Finding the position of the baby.
• Confirming if the pregnancy is normal or not.
• Chances of multiple pregnancies.
• Finding out the measurement of the fetus.
• Determining the sex in countries where it is legal. This act is illegal and banned in many countries including India.

Women who have low risk of complications have to go through ultrasound once during pregnancy. Women with higher risks have to go through ultrasounds a couple of times. The 3D/4D ultrasound is optional.