The 3D/4D Experience
With the advance of technology in the past few years you now have a whole new dimension available to you! With 3D/4D Ultrasound you are able to witness the miracle of life like never before. At first your tummy starts to grow, then you may feel little twinges and then you begin to feel the kicks of your little one moving about and stretching inside. You may have gone to your doctor's office or Diagnostic Center for your second trimester ultrasound with your spouse. You get 2D grainy pictures and bring them back to show them off to your family who weren't able to make it or weren't allowed in at your appointment. They can't quite seem to make out the image and neither can you.
Now you have another option—a 3D/4D ultrasound facility that specializes in this amazing technology. Ultrasound has been proven safe for many years and the new advance of 3D/4D imaging is a special type of technology. This state of the art technology allows for a 3D or 4D image. 3D images are the still image and the 4D image is live and you are able to see movement.
3D/4D ultrasound centers are very warm and inviting. In the viewing room you will find comfortable seating and a nice bed for you to lie in. Many centers will allow you to bring all your family and have large screen TVs available so that everyone can have the best seat in the house.
When looking for a 3D/4D Ultrasound facility, it is important that you look for one that hires Diagnostic Technicians as they are the MOST qualified and have had extensive training as well as the knowledge behind the technology. This assures you are receiving the utmost quality 3D/4D ultrasound.
When scanning begins, you will first see the 2D image that most may recognize, but before you know it, you will see your baby on the screen in 3D/4D imaging—and this is where everyone smiles, gasps or even sheds a few tears! You are able to see your baby right in front of you. What a wonderful image! Crisp, clear and then before your eyes your little one may yawn or even smile. That is when the bond begins.
This bond is so beautiful and touching. Dads often cannot believe that they are seeing their child for the first time. It's a wonderful experience for them because up until this very moment they have been touching your belly and waiting for your baby to kick, only imagining what is going on inside. With 3D/4D technology, you can actually see what's going on. Siblings will often find a trait that is similar to theirs. "She has my nose!" or "He has my feet!" Dads, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts and friends all are able to truly experience your pregnancy in a way like no other.
When your session is complete you will have plenty of pictures, a CD with all the images, and even a DVD of your time spent with your little one to watch time and again. This is an experience that you will always treasure and a unique way of documenting your pregnancy and bringing your family together for the first visit with your baby. You may find that your spouse or other children may feel more bonded to your baby by actually seeing them. This is surely an experience you won't want to miss. Seeing that little face will just melt your heart.
