By Linda Maynard


Getting a crystal clear image of your unborn baby used to be something people only dreamed about, but now it is available with 3D/4D ultrasounds. With these ultrasounds, it is almost like you are looking at a picture of your baby in the womb. Understandably, this is very exciting for expectant parents, so there is a large market for these scans. That means that there are many places that can offer you a 3D 4D ultrasound Ohio.

Fetal sonograms have been used for years. Many OB/GYNs use standard 2D ultrasounds to date pregnancies, check cervical length, find fetal abnormalities, check fluid levels, and discover the baby's gender. It is generally standard practice for women to get one or two 2D ultrasounds from their doctor during their pregnancy.

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.

Gender reveal scans are popular. The standard anatomy scan most women get at their doctor's office around 20 weeks can sometimes be used to show gender, but it is not always reliable. Usually private clinics will offer a gender reveal guarantee, meaning that they will redo the scan at a later time if the sex can't be determined due to the baby's position. Also, private clinics will usually do a gender scan earlier in the pregnancy than a doctor's office would.

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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