4D Ultrasound
4D is an advanced ultrasound technology that allows you to see the movement of the fetus in real time in a three-dimensional image. This gives parents the opportunity to get to know their unborn child and observe, for example, the fetus's yawns and smiles. It gives the doctor an additional opportunity to assess the development of the fetus.
4D Ultrasound at Different Stages of Pregnancy – What to Expect?
- 4D ultrasound at 11–14 weeks of pregnancy – includes nuchal translucency measurement
- 4D ultrasound at 15–18 weeks of pregnancy – possible to determine the baby’s sex
- 4D ultrasound at 23–27 weeks of pregnancy – the best time to visualize the baby’s facial features
What’s Included in the 4D Ultrasound:
- Measurement of the baby
- Visualization of fetal movements
- Visualization of the fetal heartbeat and heart rate measurement
- Visualization of limbs
- Determination of placenta position
- Measurement of amniotic fluid
- Visualization of the spine
- Fetal anatomy assessment (if selected by the patient)
- Ultrasound summary and video clips
- Images on a USB stick, if the baby’s position allows for good imaging
Note: Image quality depends on the baby’s position during the scan.
Recommendations:
- Please bring your maternity card to the appointment.
- From week 15 onwards, remove any belly button piercings before the scan.
- Starting at week 15, we recommend increasing fluid intake in the week leading up to the scan.
Greater fluid intake before a 4D ultrasound increases the chances of capturing clear facial images. If there’s more amniotic fluid, it’s even possible to get good facial pictures up to week 31.
That’s why we suggest drinking an extra liter of water per day (or similar fluids) for one to two weeks before your 4D ultrasound.
Note: Increased fluid intake is relevant starting from week 15 ultrasounds and beyond.
Service providers
Service providers are dr Deniss Sõritsa ja dr Andrei Sõritsa. For these scans, we use the high-quality Voluson E10 ultrasound system, ensuring detailed and clear imaging.
Upon request, images and video clips can be saved to a USB stick by the doctor.
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