Wednesday, 15 February 2017

What makes 3D/4D ultrasounds different?



 

Like regular sonograms, these ultrasounds also use soundwaves to create an image of the embryo. A regular scan only creates a two dimensional picture which has a see-through quality to it (i.e you can see the organs through the skin of the baby in your womb). However, a 3D or 4D ultrasound uses these images to create a three dimensional life like image of the child. You can see the facial features clearly and you can see the baby move just like in a movie.

Friday, 10 February 2017

The working of an Ultrasound machine



It’s the age of technology, with new innovation and inventions being created in a blink of an eye, it has changed our life and with some of its cons there are plenty of advantages along the way.  Such a technology is the Ultrasound machine, an integral part of our life nowadays. An ultrasound is basically a machine that has multiple components. A basic ultrasound machine is  composed of the following units:

Monday, 6 February 2017

Functions of 3D and 4D Ultrasounds





With so much advancement in technology, it was inevitable that it became possible to see 3-dimensional and 4-dimensional ultrasound scans of unborn babies. 3D scans show still pictures, whereas 4D scans shows moving 3D images of the baby. 

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Diet Tips to Follow During Pregnancy



A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, it is even more important when you are pregnant. A healthy and balanced diet is critical to a healthy pregnancy especially during the 36-40 weeks of life. The baby’s physical and mental growth depends on the mother. Deficiency of any form regarding the proteins, calories, vitamins and minerals causes baby problems for pregnant woman. This makes it important to maintain a balanced diet.

Friday, 6 January 2017

3D Ultrasound for a Safe and Smooth Pregnancy



The 3D Ultrasounds are there to offer a detailed baby image compared to a traditional 2D ultrasound. The images are lifelike and provide a great indication of baby’s physical features to look similar. 3D ultrasound offers a clear image of baby’s facial features after a 5th month.

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Knowing About Pregnancy and Ultrasounds [Infographics]

You will have many ultrasounds done during pregnancy. In case you are in a high-risk pregnancy, you will require more ultrasounds than one. You will also find out that the more you have, the better you will be able to bond with your baby. It helps you to connect emotionally with your child when you see him/her moving inside the womb.

Monday, 19 December 2016

Pregnancy Ultrasounds: What You Need to Know

Ultrasound is a tool used for visualizing muscles, internal organs, tendons and other things for capturing the structure, size and other pathological lesions. It is also used for visualizing fetuses during emergency prenatal care and routine. This also works as a cyclic sound pressure which can not be heard by the humans.