Getting A 3D 4D Ultrasound Ohio Is Easy

By Linda Maynard


3D/4D ultrasound imaging is an amazing technology that allows you to see an unborn baby in an unprecedented way. The image is crystal clear and you can see features almost as well as a regular photograph. This is very exciting to soon to be parents, so there is a huge market for this technology. Since it is so popular, there are many places where you can get a 3D 4D ultrasound Ohio.

Using ultrasounds for obstetrics has been common practice for many years now. Sonograms are used to date the pregnancy, find any abnormalities with the fetus, check the length of the cervix, check the fluid levels, and find the sex of the fetus. It is standard for women to receive one or two 2D ultrasound scans from their OB/GYN.

It is possible, though, that a more detailed scan will be needed or desired. 3D scans offer detailed still images while 4D scans offer the same detail in a real time video. When a fetal abnormality is detected by a 2D ultrasound, often times a 3D/4D sonogram will be used to follow up. Maternal fetal specialists also use them frequently for invasive procedures like amniocentesis and fetal surgery.

Many women also receive an elective 3D/4D ultrasound. It can be difficult to wait such a long time to see your baby, but women now have the option to see their baby before they are born. When it is elective, however, most doctor's offices will not perform them and insurance companies will not cover them. This has lead to the opening of private ultrasound clinics all throughout the country.

It can be expensive to pay out of pocket, but many people find that it is worth it to get a sneak peak at their baby in the womb. There are different options depending on the facility you choose, but most offer either single sonograms or package deals. This means you can get one scan, usually toward the end of the pregnancy when the baby is more developed, or multiple scans, usually a gender reveal then 1-2 later scans.

Since gender scans are so popular, most private clinics offer them. They usually will do the scan before the gender could be determined by a 2D scan at your doctor's office. They also normally offer a guarantee that if the baby is in a position where the sex can't be determined, you are able to come back on another day for another scan free of charge. This is especially enticing to those who have not been able to find out the gender at their 20 week anatomy scan from their OB/GYN.

There is also the option of getting a 3D/4D sonogram toward the end of pregnancy. This will give a more detailed view of the baby. It is common to see the baby doing things such as hiccuping, thumb sucking, or yawning. This powerful experience can make the last few uncomfortable weeks of pregnancy much more bearable.

Since these scans are in such high demand, many private clinics are available to get a 3D 4D ultrasound Ohio. There are clinics in Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Westerville, Mason, Independence, Tiffin, and Willoughby. No matter where you live in Ohio there is a clinic near you.




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