Patient's question:
I've always wanted a child with my husband, but we've been unable to conceive until now. Now that I'm finally pregnant, my family treats me like a national treasure, always protecting me. Last time, my family suggested I get a 4D ultrasound, but I had a 3D ultrasound just a few days ago and felt it wasn't necessary. Now that I'm 34 weeks pregnant, should I get a 4D ultrasound?Doctor's answer:
After getting pregnant, it is essential to have regular health check-ups. Generally, a 4D ultrasound examination is performed around the 6th month of pregnancy. However, if you are in the 34th week of pregnancy, there is no need to do a 4D ultrasound examination. At this stage, the fetus is already quite large, and the space inside the uterus is limited, making it difficult to conduct a thorough examination of the fetus's organs and facial structures during the ultrasound. Since the opportunity to examine has been missed, it is best not to proceed with a detailed examination. Instead, you can have a regular B ultrasound to check.