Good question!
Baby may press his/her face against the "camera" on 3D ultrasound or the camera may be pushed a little bit too hard against baby's face.
Other reasons would be lack of adequate amniotic fluid, or baby pressed too close against the placenta.
Sometimes, a 3D profile of your baby will give a better idea of what his/her real nose will look like.
So if your baby's nose looks a little bit squashed, tell the baby or sonographer to back up just a little bit.
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Thank you for such a fantastic blog about 3D Ultrasounds and 4D Ultrasounds . Where else could anyone get that kind of info written in such a perfect way? I have a presentation that I am presently working on, and I have been on the lookout for such information.
I too own a non-diagnostic ultrasound business. I did find that even using the word "camera" with quotes can mislead the client. These are sound waves. No lenses involved. No camera involved. The computer reads the soundwave information transmitted to it by the transducer or wand, which is what can cause a flatter nose if baby is facing the wand and it is pressed harder/deeper into mom's belly. I find when explaining this technology, it is best to explain it as if teaching science to a middle schooler. I also compare the soundwave technology to that of a bat or dolphin with their eco locating ability and the information communicated to their brain (the computer). Hope this is helpful. Less confusion on the client side is needed in this industry. It's best to always call something what is really is.
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