Pregnancy Blog

4D Scan For Early Baby Diagnosis

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published April 29th, 2012

You may think 4d scan is for seeing your baby in the womb and for bonding. Increasingly, more studies are coming out showing how 3D and 4D baby scans are being used in clinical situations. In a study published recently, 4D and 3D scans have been used to improve diagnostic use from the second trimester…

What is a 4D Scan?

By Bumps | Published April 26th, 2012

We get asked this question many times so we’ve prepared special page that explains, What Is A 4D Scan?. A 4D baby scan is a particular type of scan conducted to measure the growth of a baby. Through 4D technology, the baby can be seen in a 3 dimensional view and prospective mothers can also…

Trans Vaginal Ultrasound for Ectopic Pregnancy

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published April 22nd, 2012

Vaginal Ultrasound Scan Trans vaginal ultrasound is an essential diagnostic tool for an emergency situation Ectopic pregnancy is very dangerous and should be diagnosed without delay. However it is not always easy due to the many varied presentations. A woman who is one minute very well could be collpsed due to massive internal bleeding or…

Trans Vaginal ultrasound scan for Premature Labour screening

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published April 7th, 2012

Vaginal Ultrasound Scan Trans Vaginal ultrasound scan for Premature Labour screening Trans vaginal ultrasound scan is believed to play a key role in the detection and assessment of premature labour. Premature labour is preceded by changes on the cervix (neck of the womb), that can be picked by trans vaginal ultrasound scan technique. This is when the…

Ultrasound Scans NOT accurate in identifying Identical Twins – Not even 4D scan.

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published March 11th, 2012

4d Scan Ultrasound Scans NOT Accurate In Identifying Identical Twins – Not Even 4D Scan Can Do That! From time to time we get a question from parents whether a 4D scan can tell whether twins in the womb are identical or not. A recent study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology…

Pregnancy 2D Ultrasound Reduces Pregnancy Anxiety – Would 4D Scan Do Better?

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published February 28th, 2012

4d Scan Pregnancy 2D Ultrasound Reduces Pregnancy Anxiety Would 4D Scan Do Better? 4D Baby Scan – Face It appears the standard 2D ultrasound in the first and second trimester goes some way to reducing maternal anxiety. This is the outcome of a recent study published in Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, March 2012….

4D Ultrasound Promising for Brain Function Abnormality Screening

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published February 24th, 2012

4D Ultrasound Looking Good For Brain Function Tests A recent paper by Drs Abo-Yaqoub and others has found that using 4D ultrasound to screen babies for brain dysfunction was useful in identifying babies at risk of brain related problems. 4D Ultrasoundscanning provides clear real time images of the baby being scanned. The real images of…

4D Scan For Reassurance

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published February 21st, 2012

4D Scan – Increasingly used for reassurance An expectant mother worries a lot about the wellbeing of her baby. The best the lady can do is hope and wait unless she opts to have extra scans including a 4D scan. The indirect technique of determining whether or not all is well is by doing daily…

Cervical Incompetence – The Value of Vaginal Scanning

By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published January 14th, 2012

Cervical Incompetence – The challenges of Diagnosis Cervical incompetence is common and may be extremely difficult to diagnose. Women who suffer recurrent late miscarriages or premature labours, may be suffering from the condition of a weak cervix. The condition presents as a painless opening of the cervix associated with minimal pain and uterine contractions.  …

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…

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