2D, 3D, 4D
Ultrasound Services
Picture Me In 3D is proud to
be a
part of creating a memory that will last a lifetime. We
provide
non-diagnostic prenatal 3D/4D ultrasound for entertainment and bonding
purposes. We use top-of-the-line ultrasound machines to
provide
the highest quality ultrasound images. We have a wonderful
big-screen plasma display so that you and your guests can enjoy this
precious moment together. To learn more about 3D ultrasound
please review the questions and answers below.
What is an ultrasound?
Ultrasound provides a noninvasive way of
looking
inside the human body to image anatomy. Anatomic Imaging with
ultrasound is accomplished with a pulse-echo technique.
Pulses of
ultrasound are generated by a transducer and sent into the patient
where they produce echos at organ boundaries and within
tissues.
These echoes then return to the transducer where they are detected and
then presented on the display of a sonographic instrument.
The
ultrasound instrument processes the echoes and presents them as visible
dots, which form the anatomic image on the display.
What is 3D/4D Imaging?
For many years sonography was limited to 2D
(2-dimensional) cross-sectional scans through anatomy. Now 2D
imaging has been extended into 3D (3-dimensional) scanning and
imaging. This requires scanning the ultrasound through many
adjacent tissue cross-sections to build up a 3D volume of echo
information. This 3D volume of echoes can then be processed
and
interrogated to present 2D or 3D images of the anatomy.
Is
it safe for the mother and the baby?
The biological effects and safety of
ultrasound
have received considerable attention over the past few
years. Several review articles, textbooks, and institutional
documents have been published. The American Institute of
Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has stated that there have been no
independently, confirmed significant bioeffects reported to occur in
mammalian tissues exposed to focused SPTA intensities of less than
1w/cm. Furthermore, no risk has been identified with the use of
diagnostic ultrasound in humans.
Do
I need to see a doctor before I visit Picture Me In 3D?
Yes. Of course. You are required
to visit a
doctor and have a diagnostic medical ultrasound of your fetus prior to
visiting our office. Our services are purely for
entertainment. We provide non-diagnostic
ultrasound. A
diagnostic medical ultrasound exam will determine the proper
development of the fetus and check for any anomalies.
What is the best time to
have a 3D/4D ultrasound?
We advise you to have your 3D/4D ultrasound
after
16 weeks. From 16 to 20 weeks is the best time to see the
entire
body, but the face will not look completely formed. From 24
weeks
the baby's face will be more developed but we won't be able to see the
entire body in one shot. We will be able to capture different
parts of the body in separate shots.
