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3d Ultrasound Pregnancy - Watching it Happen From Beginning to End

Through the use of technology, keeping up with your pregnancy with the use of 3d ultrasound pregnancy scans makes the experience of pregnancy much more fulfilling- for both mom and dad. Expectant mothers and fathers have, in the past, had to go through the pregnancy experience without the use of high resolution scans that allow them to see detailed three and four dimensional photos and videos from the womb. Now that this is possible, you can see the wonders of the things that go on during pregnancy.

As early as about 8 weeks along in the pregnancy, you can use these scans to see things such as leg and arm movement, including kicking and waving. Once you get to about 10 weeks, these leg and arm movements become much more agile. As they begin to have better movement, you will be able to get a more clear picture of the baby. These are all things that you can see during the first trimester.

Once you get to the second trimester, you can actually start to see more detail in the 3d ultrasound pregnancy photos. You will see that the hands and fingers actually have little movements of their own. You may also see that the baby scratches, rubs, or pats himself with his fingers and hands. Some babies even suck their thumbs. During this trimester, you can often tell the sex of the baby, which can be quite exciting for any expectant mother or father. The movements that you see through the use of these scans can depict pictures and video much like the movements that you may see once your baby is born. This is a great feeling for mothers and fathers when it comes to them being able to see their unborn baby.

The second trimester is the best time to have these scans done, because the baby is just the right size that you can see all of the special features. You will also see opening and closing of eyes, including blinking. The first trimester will allow you to see some things, but if you want to see more detail, then you should opt for this scan during the second trimester. The third trimester, the baby is often too big to be able to see the full body on the screen during the scan. This is yet another reason why people choose to have this done during the second trimester.

It is sometimes a good idea to use this technology as a way to keep up with your pregnancy from month to month. Doing this, you can actually have a 3d ultrasound pregnancy journal. Keeping up with photos from one month to another will not only allow you to see growth and developmental changes, but you will also find that you have a better bond with your unborn baby. You will even have somewhat of an idea of the features that they will have when they are born, which is unlike anything that has ever been available before.

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Article written by Nichole Clark

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