4D Ultrasound

4D on täiustatud ultrahelitehnoloogia, mis võimaldab näha loote liikumist reaalajas kolmemõõtmelisel kujutisel. See annab lapsevanematele võimaluse tutvuda oma veel sündimata lapsega ja jälgida näiteks loote haigutusi ja naeratamist. Arstile annab see täiendava võimaluse hinnata loote arengut.

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Upon request, images and video clips can be saved to a USB stick by the doctor.

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.

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