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Baby Ultrasounds in 3D and
4D
By Celeste Stewart
Fetal ultrasounds have gone high tech. Gone are the days of cheesy
black and white printouts of an undistinguished blob. Today's fetal
ultrasounds come in stunning 3D with amazing detail. Count all ten toes
or compare baby's button nose to his dad's. The new 4D ultrasound takes
3D to the next step showing clear, full motion images of the baby long
before birth.
This technology has spawned an industry that caters to expectant
parents. Some of the benefits touted include better and earlier bonding
with the baby. Companies claim that stronger pre-birth bonds result in
better prenatal care and healthier babies.
The 3D images are rendered by sophisticated software that compiles many
2D images together. The wow factor is upped even more when the
technician actually rotates an image showing the baby from several
different views. Even more exciting is when the technician switches to
4D. The software works in the background to bring live motion three
dimensional images to the screen. This addition of motion is considered
the fourth dimension. Expectant parents can watch their unborn child
kick or suck their thumb in full motion 3D as it happens.
Companies offer many different ultrasound packages including color
photos in varying sizes, gender determination, video or DVD of the
ultrasound set to music and announcement cards. Some keepsake
ultrasound companies even allow additional guests to view the
ultrasound in a separate theatre or studio as it's being performed.
For determining gender, an ultrasound can be done as early as seventeen
weeks. However, between twenty eight and thirty two weeks is the
optimal time to schedule a 3D ultrasound. This is the time when the
fetus begins to look more baby like and before it moves downward into
the birth canal in preparation for birth. When in this downright
position, the face will likely be blocked from view.
While diagnostic ultrasounds have been in use for over thirty years and
are generally considered safe during pregnancy, the FDA does not
endorse their use for entertainment purposes. The FDA regulates the use
of ultrasound and sets the standard for energy levels used during fetal
ultrasounds. The FDA is concerned that commercial establishments using
ultrasounds for keepsake videos and images might use the equipment at
higher energy levels and for longer durations than considered safe for
the fetus. The FDA considers the use of ultrasound equipment for
keepsake imagery as an unapproved use of a medical device. Those using
a diagnostic prescription device without a doctor's prescription could
be in violation of local or state laws regulating the use of
prescription medical devices.
The fetal photography industry is well aware of the FDA's position on
the use of ultrasounds for non-medical uses and most companies address
this issue with their customers by answering their questions and having
them sign a waiver.
Using a commercial ultrasound company can cost
anywhere from $99 to well over $300 depending on the package desired.
These ultrasounds do not take the place of the diagnostic ultrasound
the OB/GYN performs in their office between seventeen and twenty weeks
and elective ultrasounds are typically not covered by medical insurance.
For those considering splurging on a commercial 3D or 4D ultrasound,
the best expert to talk to is their own OB/GYN. The OB/GYN can answer
any questions about ultrasound safety and may even have 3D abilities of
their own. In addition they might have a list of reputable companies
that meet their own high standards.
About the Author
Learn More about Baby Ultrasounds in 3D and 4D and where to go for your
nearest scan at http://www.uk-searcher.co.uk/
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