What is a 3D ultrasound in pregnancy?

Three-dimensional or 3D ultrasound uses sound waves to capture many images of your baby from different angles and create a 3D picture or sonogram. Healthcare providers don’t usually rely on 3D ultrasound, but it can help diagnose certain conditions before birth. A video version is called 4D ultrasound.

Why would a doctor order a 3D ultrasound?

Often, doctors order a 3D ultrasound to take a closer look at why a pregnancy may not be progressing as expected. By showing more depth, dimension and contour, the scan can help them confirm the existence of a suspected condition, such as a birth defect, and evaluate the extent of it.

Why would a doctor order an ultrasound?

Ultrasound is used for many reasons, including to: View the uterus and ovaries during pregnancy and monitor the developing baby’s health. Diagnose gallbladder disease. Evaluate blood flow.

What’s the difference between 3D and 4D ultrasound scans?

The most significant difference between 3D and 4D ultrasound is that 4D allows physicians to “live stream” video of the baby’s images. 4D ultrasound is essentially 3D ultrasound in live motion.

What does 3D ultrasound stand for?

Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound is a technique that converts standard 2D grayscale ultrasound images into a volumetric dataset. The 3D image can then be reviewed retrospectively.

What do we use 3D ultrasound for?

such as skeletal anomalies and heart issues.

How does a 3D ultrasound work?

Ultrasound works by “listening” to the sound waves that are directed from specialized equipment and bounced back, resulting in diagnostic imaging. In 3D ultrasound, those same sound waves are used, but this time they’re directed down at various angles, enabling the receiving equipment to “see” the image as three-dimensional.