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In the 1st Trimester, many moms prefer 2D ultrasounds to 3D ultrasounds.

Here are the reasons why moms prefer 2D in the FIRST Trimester.

• To see the whole baby in one picture
• To watch their baby move and wiggle right in front of their eyes
• To find out the sex of the baby
• To have a reassurance ultrasound
• To check the baby's heartbeat

The 2nd Trimester is the 'gray zone' for 3D/4D Ultrasounds. Babies don't yet have a lot of fat on their faces/bodies yet, so they will appear skinnier and more bony than the cute 3rd Trimester Ultrasounds that you see. We can still take amazing 3D and 4D images in the 2nd Trimester starting at 24-26 weeks. 

When to have a 2nd Trimester 3D/4D:

• You would like a Sneak Peek of your little one in 3D and just can't wait for the 3rd Trimester. 
• You know that you will come back for a 3rd Trimester Ultrasound and want an extra peek at baby now.
• You have a history of Preterm Labor/Delivery and want to make sure that you have a 3D/4D Ultrasound before you potentially go into labor. 

A 2nd Trimester 3D/4D Ultrasound is right for you if you:

• Want to find out the gender of your baby early and want to add 3D to your gender ultrasound
• You know that you want to come back to see your baby in 3D/4D in the 3rd Trimester and only want a little peek now.

The IDEAL time to have a 3D/4D/5D/HD Live Ultrasound is in the 3rd Trimester between 28-36 weeks. 

We will give your recommendations about the amount of water to drink, what to bring to your appointment, and how to best prepare. 

At 28 weeks babies are still a little skeletal but we can usually see a face and upper body in the same 3D image. Facial features are starting to develop into what baby will look like when they are born.

At 30 weeks babies are starting to fill out and we are able to see a face and arm in the same 3D/4D image.

At 32 weeks we begin to only be able to see one body part at a time, so a face or the hands together. 

At 34 weeks babies faces are fuller now and their facial features are continuing to develop. This is a great gestational age to watch them make funny faces, smirk, smile, and yawn at the camera. 

At 36 weeks babies begin dropping lower into the pelvis. Sometimes they are harder to image at this age. When babies do allow us to see them this late the 3D/4D/5D images are phenomenal! *You MUST drink lots of water for a whole week before your appointment if you choose to have a 36 week 3D/4D/5D Ultrasound. 

*Our staff had successfully obtained amazing 3D/4D/5D images on babies that are PAST thier due dates! That's right 40-41 week 3D/4D/5D ultrasounds are like looking through a window into your womb to see your baby.

If your:

• Baby is breech/butt down
• Amniotic fluid is low
• You are ONLY having ONE 3D/4D/5D Ultrasound in your pregnancy

                 -Our prices are so good you will absolutely be able to have 2 scans in the pregnancy if that's what you would like.

• It's very important to you to determine if baby looks more like mom or like dad during your ultrasound

In all of these circumstances, we recommend you have your 3D/4D/5D Ultrasound between 28-36 weeks. 

The closer to delivery that you schedule your ultrasound the chubbier your baby will be, but your baby will no longer fit on the screen in one picture. 

Please Note:

**Babies do not start gaining weight until the END of the 2nd Trimester, some moms prefer to wait until then to schedule a 3D/4D Ultrasound so they can see their baby's cute chubby cheeks and defined facial features. 

**If your baby is in the breech/butt down position it is more difficult to obtain 3D/4D images. Although our staff is well-trained in techniques to overcome these and other obstacles, sometimes babies are stubborn and have limited ability to move in the breech/butt down position.