The full name of four-dimensional color ultrasound is four-dimensional color ultrasound diagnostic instrument, which is currently the most advanced color ultrasound examination equipment in the world. It has been widely used in many obstetrics and gynecology hospitals and is deeply favored by expectant mothers. So, when should four-dimensional color ultrasound be done during pregnancy? Next, experts from Guangzhou Women’s Hospital will take you through it.
According to obstetrics experts, under normal circumstances, four-dimensional color ultrasound during pregnancy has the following four stages:
1: Pre-pregnancy: from pregnancy to three months of pregnancy. Some experts also said that if the pregnancy is not three months old, that is, if a four-dimensional color ultrasound is performed before two months of pregnancy, it may have an impact on the health of the fetus. Therefore, the specific time for pre-pregnancy check-up needs to be consulted with your doctor.
2: Second trimester: between 3 and 6 months of pregnancy. At this time, four-dimensional color Doppler ultrasound can see the fetal head, body and limbs, but the fetal facial expression cannot be seen clearly. Many expectant mothers will choose to have a four-dimensional color ultrasound examination during this period.
Three: Late pregnancy: between 6 months and 9 months of pregnancy. Experts point out that if a woman undergoes an examination when she is about 6 months pregnant, the image of the fetal internal organs will be clearest. In addition, a four-dimensional color ultrasound at this time can check whether the fetus has developmental malformations and whether there is achondroplasia.
Four: After 28 weeks of pregnancy: Just before delivery, the four-dimensional color ultrasound examination at this time can clearly observe the facial expressions of the fetus, such as eating fingers, yawning, etc., so that the expectant mother can feel the baby\’s small movements and enjoy the mother\’s happiness in advance. feel.