What's the Difference: 2D vs 3D vs 4D Technology

What's the Difference: 2D vs 3D vs 4D

Having a baby can be fun, exciting and a little scary all at once. Are you going to have a baby soon? If you're expecting parents and would like to have a chance to see your new baby up close and create that special moment which can be helpful in drawing the whole family closer together, 


then keep reading and see why SEE BABY may be for you…

Discovering what your baby looks like can be a very fun and rewarding experience. If you are at all curious what your baby looks like. Then an ultrasound is probably right for you. 

All expectant mothers' worldwide are seeking 3D/4D ultrasound because they feel it will have a positive impact during their pregnancy and enhance their bonding, as well as, the family.

In recent studies it has been shown that viewing an ultrasound can cause marked improvement in maternal health habits and family dynamics.

Images created by traditional two-dimensional ultrasound technology cannot compare as a first portrait. Traditional 2D ultrasound produce black-and-white swirls and streaks for images, making it is very difficult in some settings, to identify the different parts of baby's anatomy. Although during the time of the examination and with guidance from the Sonography, the images can appear clear, and the experience is also rewarding.

Images can vary depending on the position of the baby, amount of fluid present, baby's gestational age, position, and mother's condition.

Do you want to see your baby up close in a 3D/4D ultrasound image?

It is now possible to do just that.  With the ultrasound technology of today you can create memories that will last a lifetime.  You are able to see every feature of your baby in a 3D/4D image and capture images from all angles with this new exciting technology.

                                                                                                        So what is 3D/4D Baby Ultrasound?

This is a medical technique that is normally used by doctors and nurses during pregnancy, to display 3D images of the baby during the mothers’ pregnancy. It is referred to as a 4D ultrasound when the baby is moving while viewed in 3D. Ultrasound has been used for many years in pregnancy, however the advent of 3D/4D technology, makes the experience more exciting and memorable.

Ultrasound has been around since 1987 and was developed by Olaf von Ramm and Stephen Smith from Duke University. Naturally with advancing technology ultrasounds have changed dramatically, with the advancements from 2D to 3D/4D technology where you can now see all angles of your baby in utero. This is because the new technology scan’s the whole area of the fetus and can make dimensional image changes based on the sectional scans.

Thanks to our 3D/4D technology, now you don't have to wait until baby is born to feel the joy of seeing him or her for the first time.

Imagine seeing his or her little hands, a stretch, a yawn a kick. Their little mouth moving with their bodies as they change position. If you have never experienced this, it is truly a sight that will help form an extra special bond between you and your baby. Imagine being able to see what your special bundle of joy is really doing inside, even how big they are getting and what they look like.

In fairness, images can vary depending on the position of the baby, amount of fluid present, baby's gestational age, position, and the mothers’ body habitus.

The 3D/4D ultrasound technology we have at SEE BABY is some of the best equipment in the business, and the environment to experience your baby in is uncompromising. In essence you deserve to “Experience Excellence” during the care and imaging of your baby. Please see our image gallery and review (the soon to be posted) patient experience anecdotes, to get a better sense of what SEE BABY can bring to your pregnancy.


4D Ultrasound

The differences between 3D and 4D ultrasound 

3D ultrasound probe will collect series of fetus images and put them through the process to obtain the 3D images. These images will have the depth (volume) which is called life-like pictures of the fetus. These images will resemble the photos of newborn baby. For 4D Ultrasound, the dimension of time is added, resulting in the movement of the fetus. This newest technology of ultrasound will scan 25 of 3D images continuously per second. 

Advantages of 4D Ultrasound

4D Ultrasound enables us to obtain the movement of the fetus that seems natural. Usually 3D ultrasound technique will only provide still images of the part of the baby such as face, arms or legs. 4D ultrasound will help us to see the baby when it yawns; open its eyes, etc. With 4D ultrasound, all of these movements can be clearly noticed as if we film them by video camera. When compared to 2D technique, 4D will give more natural images of the baby and help increasing the bonding between the mother and her baby 

Apart from this, 4D ultrasound also use to detect abnormality of the fetus’ internal organs such as spinal cord and heart, to assist the injection to draw some liquid from the fetus organ as the ultrasound can give the precise and accurate injection point, and to measure the volume of the desired organs such as amniotic sac which will enable doctor to calculate period of pregnancy more precisely, especially when the fetus is not yet noticeable.