4D Scan & 3D Baby Scans Frequently Asked Questions

4D Scan Is For Sharing

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published December 3rd, 2011

4d Scan   4D Scan is for sharing for the entire family No problem at all about you bringing along as many children and relatives you have to your 4D scan clinic session. All we ask is remain calm and enjoy the 4D experience. We do ask you bring your partner, your children and particularly…

Is there anything I can do to improve my 4D Scan images?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

The position of the baby and the water around the baby are the most important factors in obtaining the best 3d scans. You do not have influence on either. However, in many instances, excessive abdominal fat can have some (negative) impact on image quality. In other words, there is not very much you can do…

When is the best time to scan twins?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

Women with twins should visit at around 27 weeks rather than later, as twins have less space around them.

At what point of my pregnancy can I book a 4D scan?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

For best results for 3d scan and 4d baby scans we advise the phase between 24 and 34 weeks. At this time of pregnancy, there is sufficient water around the baby who is relatively speaking is small. The Sonographer can in these circumstances obtain the best shots. When the baby is larger with less water…

Do I need to drink water before having a 4D Scan?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

No, you do not normally need to drink water for pelvic ultrasound or 3d baby scans.

Can refer myself for a 4D Scan?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

Except for the 3d scans and 4D baby scans, we would normally expect a referral from your General Practitioner. 4D baby scans are self-initiated. As part of our 4d baby ultrasound protocol, we do scan the baby to ensure all is well. If any problem is identified during 4d baby scanning we will tell you…

Does the 4D scan present any risk to the baby?

By admin | Published November 21st, 2010

The many research studies and observations over the years have not reported untoward effects of ultrasound on the baby or mother. 4D Scan or 3D Scan is no different to conventional 2D Scanning except in this case, the images are collected by the ultrasound machine, processed in its computer memory to give a three-dimensional image….