What you need to know about 3D/4D Imaging
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This technique uses modern technology to produce a 3D image which is instantly recognisable as a ‘real baby’ rather than the flat 2D black and white images which were previously available. 4D refers to the fact that the images are seen in real time (ie if the baby moves we actually see the movement happening) The images are displayed in a sepia tone.

There are some situations which prevent good clear images from being obtained and although we can often overcome these problems, there are occasions when good images are simply not possible.

The most common pitfalls are:-

Not enough fluid in front of the baby’s face at the time of the scan
Other structures obscuring the face - this may be the baby’s hands, umbilical cord or even the feet!
The baby’s head being too low down within the pelvis (only usually a problem if the scan is attempted in the last few weeks of the pregnancy)
The baby facing the mother’s back
Twin pregnancies – much more difficult to obtain good images because the position is more oblique and there are more structures in the way ie arms x 4, legs x4, umbilical cord x2. It is quite common to be able to get good images of one baby but not the other.

* THE RECOMMENDED TIME FOR 3D/4D IMAGING IS 28-32 WEEKS *

Options

Full 3D/4D (Fee £140)

you will receive a DVD recording (usually about 30min)
colour prints
a CD of the best of the still images
if good images are not produced at the first visit you will be offered a repeat scan at no extra cost

Mini 3D/4D (Fee £90)

you will receive a DVD recording (usually about 20min)
colour prints
there is no provision for a repeat scan if good images are not achieved at the first visit

HOWEVER…….. ….

You may upgrade to a Full 3D/4D by arranging a repeat scan when you will pay another £50 and hopefully the baby will be more co-operative – although there are no guarantees!