A 3D scan can show the still pictures of your baby in three dimensions whereas a 4D scan displays the moving images in four dimensional view. It is quite obvious for an expecting mother to get excited by the prospect of her first scan, but they get disappointed by the standard 2D scans that show a grey blurry outline. This happens due to the fact that the scan sees right through the baby showing the pictures of his internal organs.
But with 3D and 4D scans, you can see your baby's skin, nose, hands, fingers, and other parts. You can even be able to spot him doing other activities like yawning or sticking his tongue out. The specialists performing baby scan Telford are of the view that 3D and 4D scans are as safe as 2D scans. These scans can provide more details as they are done from different angles. 3D scan can also look at the heart and other internal organs of the unborn baby. That is why, many fetal medicine units perform it for medically purposes.
Any type of baby scan Telford should only be executed by a trained professional. Therefore, hire a reputed specialist for 3D and 4D baby scan Telford having a good experience and certification in this industry. 3D and 4D are performed between 26 to 30 weeks of gestation period. The doctors examine the scan properly and may provide a DVD of your baby's movements. The special transducers and software needed to do these 3D and 4D baby scan Telford are very expensive.
Before 26 weeks of pregnancy, the baby has very little fat under his skin and his face bones will show through. After 30 weeks, the head of the unborn baby gets deep down in the pelvis of the expected mother and you may be unable to see the face. If the placenta is at the front of the womb (uterus) of the expected mother, known as anterior placenta, you will get the perfect pictures of the baby until 28 weeks. The position of the baby makes a significant impact on displaying his images. If your unborn child is lying facing outwards, with sufficient amount of amniotic fluid surrounded by his features, then you would be able to see his face clearly. But, if the baby is facing your back, his head is far down in your pelvis, or insufficient fluid around him, then you won't able to see much, but you can see his fingers and toes instead. In all such cases, the doctors advise the expected mother to go for walk regularly, or visit after some weeks when the baby has moved to a better position for clearer images.
Some 3D and 4D baby scan Telford specialists may provide you a free repeat scan if you cannot see the face of your baby while others may refuse to repeat the scan. Therefore, check the terms and policies of the clinic before registering yourself for the baby scan. Hire the best service provider in your area.
At Life Through the Lens, you can "meet" your unborn baby! We use modern 3D and 4D baby scan Telford technology so that you can actually see your baby in live 4D motion through your womb. To book an appointment, call us on 01782 719 143
