Patient's question:
I have had an abortion in the past, and I'm very worried that this baby might have some deformities. I am already 37 weeks pregnant. Today, during the 4D ultrasound, I couldn't see the baby's left foot and part of its face. What should I do? I wanted to keep the ultrasound photos as a keepsake, but how can I do that now?Doctor's answer:
It is common to not be able to see the fetus at 37 weeks. If you had a prenatal ultrasound at 24 weeks and the fetus was visible then, there is no problem. Because at 37 weeks, the fetus is too large, and during this period, doing an ultrasound may make it difficult to see clearly due to the factors of the fetus's position. This does not mean the fetus has a problem. If you are already at 37 weeks, it is recommended to wait until after birth to examine it. The daily treatment for patients undergoing 4D ultrasound mainly involves symptomatic treatment. Patients can take some oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, and pay attention to their diet, eating light, soft, and easily digestible foods. We hope that 4D ultrasound patients can recover quickly! Thank you!