In as early as 14 weeks, Doctors can now see a much clearer and complete assessment of the baby's heart while in utero.
"Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects, and they are a major cause of infant death." according to Greggory R. DeVore, M.D., director of the Fetal Diagnostic Centers in Pasadena, Calif.
3D/4D ultrasound can greatly increase the detect heart defects before birth. This technology allows clinicians who do not specialize in heart defects to gain a much more detailed assessment of the heart condition of the unborn child. This helps improve the overall detection rate of heart defects of babies still in utero.
So while 2D ultrasounds are routinely used to check on fetal development and to help diagnosis problems with a woman’s pregnancy. There may be a huge benefit in splurging for the 3D ultrasound. And if nothing else, you and your loved one can debate over whose nose your baby has.