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The purpose of this scan is: To view your baby in 3d and 4d and capture pictures and videos. When to have a 3D/4D Well Being Pregnancy Scan The 3D/4D pregnancy scan can be performed from 16-34 weeks. 28-34 weeks pregnant are usually the best stage. How to prepare for a 3D/4D Well Being Pregnancy Scan Make sure that you drink plenty of fluids in the week leading up to your scan. This may help increase the amniotic fluid around the baby allowing for better pictures. Feel free to empty your bladder before the scan. This can move the baby’s head into a better position. You can also have something sweet to eat or drink just before your scan to get the baby moving. What to expect from a 3D4D Wellbeing Pregnancy Scan You will be asked to lie down on the ultrasound examination couch. Some gel will be put on your tummy and an ultrasound probe with be moved over your belly to examine the pregnancy. The baby scan image will come up on a big screen television so that you can see your scan live. The presentation of the baby and location of the placenta will be checked. Standard measurements will be taken of the baby’s head, abdomen and femur bone. Some of the main organs that can be seen at this stage will be examined. The baby’s weight can be estimated after 20 weeks. Foetal movements and breathing will be surveyed throughout this pregnancy scan. The amniotic fluid volume, placenta location and umbilical artery resistance index will be sampled and checked for normality. Multiple 3D baby scan pictures and 4D clips will be taken of your baby throughout the scan. Duration of the 3D/4D Wellbeing Pregnancy Scan Depending usually takes about 30 minutes to perform this scan.

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