How Safe are 3D/4D Ultrasounds?

Many parents want to know about their unborn baby and a pregnancy ultrasound scan like a 3D ultrasound or 4D ultrasound is a way for the parents to get a glimpse into the womb with ultrasound equipment and an experienced sonographer.

There are some key things that are revealed during a pregnancy ultrasound:

• The ultrasound reveals details about the baby, such as the health of their heart and size.

• The baby’s overall condition is seen, which can give the parents peace of mind.

• Some of baby’s habits while in the womb, such as thumb sucking.

• The gender of the baby.

Are 3D/4D Ultrasounds Safe?

3D and 4D ultrasounds are just as safe as 2D scans since there is no form of radiation. While not considered a true risk, the rise in temperature caused by the sound waves that are used to create an image of the baby concern some parents. The rise in temperature depends on the duration of the scan and the acoustic power of the ultrasound device. However, research shows that the elevation in temperature is safe and within acceptable range. The temperature rises around 1.5 degrees and it is actually quite rare that this temperature is ever reached.

For the baby to be harmed, the temperature would have to be much higher and it is virtually impossible to reach those temperatures.

So yes, these ultrasounds are safe. The lack of radiation is a major key to this fact.

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