What is Four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound?

Four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound includes time as a fourth dimension to the usual three spacial dimensions. When 3D images are combined in a series along a timeline, this creates a real time movie clip of your baby in motion. Watch your baby as he/she plays around inyour womb.  more

As far as ultrasound is concerned, 4D is the latest in ultrasound technology. 4D takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. This allows you to see your unborn baby in amazing real time detail. What is the Optimal time for a 3D/4D ultrasound? This depends on how you would like to see your baby. Between 24-29 weeks, babies have a more skeletal appearance with 4D, but you are able to see more of the baby at once. From 29-40 weeks babies are developing the fat layer that fills in their features so you will be able to see more facial detail at this time. 3D/4D imaging also depends greatly on the baby's positon, size, movement and amount of amniotic fluid as well as the mothers size and weight, therefore we cannot guarantee image quality due to those factors. Will you provide measurements of the baby or establish a due date? No. This ultrasound is an optional non-diagnostic service and is only offered after you have received your 19-21 week fetal ...

“4D” is shorthand for four-dimensional – the fourth dimension being time. As far as ultrasound is concerned, 4D is the latest ultrasound technology. 4D takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. This allows you to see your unborn baby in amazing real time detail.  more

The fourth dimension is time, which means that your baby can be viewed in real time. You will see your baby moving, and, with a little luck, you might catch a yawn, a hiccup or even thumb sucking.  more

"4D" is shorthand for four-dimensional - the fourth dimension being time. As far as ultrasound is concerned, 4D is the latest ultrasound technology. 4D takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. This allows you to see your unborn baby in amazing real time detail.  more

“4D” is shorthand for four-dimensional – the fourth dimension being time. As far as ultrasound is concerned, 4D is the latest ultrasound technology. 4D takes three-dimensional ultrasound images and adds the element of time to the process. This allows you to see your unborn baby in amazing real time detail. What is the Optimal Time ? This depends on how you would like to see your baby. Before 24 weeks, babies have a more skeletal appearance with 4D, but you are able to see more of the baby at once. From 28-36 weeks, babies are developing the fat layer that fills in their features so you will see more facial detail at this time.  more