What’s the accuracy of sonographic determination of fetal gender? The objective of this study was to examine the accuracy of fetal gender prediction at a routine first trimester scan. Pregnant women, from an unselected population around the world were recruited for this study. They agreed to the study, to examine the accuracy of fetal gender […]
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HD Ultrasounds: 4D Imaging of Your Unborn Child is the Future
A new type of ultrasound allows parents-to-be to see their unborn children in 3D and 4D, even revealing the facial expressions of their child. Ultrasounds with 3D imaging have been around for years, but GE’s HDlive ultrasound technology uses a unique and moveable light source that not only provides both 3D and 4D imaging, but lights […]
Is a 3D / 4D ultrasound scan better at determining a baby’s gender than a 2D ultrasound scan?
No, most definitely not. What many people don’t understand is that in order to get a good 3D / 4D ultrasound scan, one must first get a good 2D ultrasound scan. The gender is therefore always revealed on 2D ultrasound first before it is seen on a 3D / 4D ultrasound scan. A boy gender […]
What is the difference between a 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound scan?
A 2D scan displays 2 dimensions – height and width. A 3D scan displays 3 dimensions – height, width and depth (perception). A 4D scan displays 4 dimensions – height, width, depth (perception) and movement. A 4D scan is also referred to as “Live 3D” as the 4th dimension is time which is the actual […]
What is a Level 1 Obstetric Ultrasound Scan Accreditation?
Level 1 – The Basic Obstetric Scan: Accreditation recommended by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), depending on skills Is the pregnancy intrauterine or extrauterine? How many fetuses are there? Where is the placenta positioned? What is the fetal presentation? What do the biometry measurements for dating (CRL, BPD, AC, FL) show? Is the […]