Should I really wait till at least 27 weeks for my 3D ultrasound?

I often hear clients, (understandably very exited about seeing their new baby) ask, do you really recommend I wait till 27 weeks for my 3D sonogram? The answer is unaquivintly YES!

The fetus doubles its weight in the last 3 months of pregnancy, therefore before 27 weeks it's really small. It's very cute any time, but if you want clear facial shots, it is really worth the wait.

An advantage of coming earlier is that you get to see more of the fetus in one picture.

The major disadvantage of coming earlier is that the face has not "chubbed" out yet. The features are much more prominant after 27 weeks.

Another advantage of waiting past 27 weeks is that the fetus starts opening its eyes at 26 weeks. You have a much better chance of seeing it blink and open its eyes at a later stage.

So please hold on tight and wait if you can. Don't overdo it, as fetuses over 33 weeks may become too big to be seen well.

3D and 4D Baby Ultrasound Services in Baltimore Maryland

Little Bo Peep Inc. is a specialized service offering 3D and 4D ultrasound services in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

Our 3D and 4D ultrasound images are taken with the state of the art technology from GE. The GE Voluson 730, same as the 3D ultrasound purchased by Tom Cruise to track Katie Holmes's pregnancy, offers exceptionally clear, amber-tinted photographic images of the fetus still inside the womb.

Why Should You Consider 3D and 4D Baby Ultrasound Images?

Unlike the blurry, black and white images of traditional ultrasound, which usually require a sonographer to interpret, 3D and 4D ultrasound images are plain to the eye, and allow parents to see what their little ones will look like after birth. From counting the baby's toes to arguing over whose nose he has, families get an up close look at their new family member, this process may help parents bond more easily with their newborns.