Patient's question:
I got pregnant on December 4th last year and had an examination at Xuzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital. I had checked twice at my hometown, and now I am in Xuzhou. Every time I go for prenatal care, they require me to have an ultrasound. But I’m worried that it might affect the child (I have one every month). Every visit also involves blood tests. This month, I need to have a 4D color ultrasound, which I had once in May. Making an appointment for 4D ultrasound is quite troublesome. Please ask if it’s necessary to have three 4D color ultrasounds?Doctor's answer:
The best time to do a four-dimensional ultrasound is between 5 to 8 months of pregnancy (20-28 weeks), because during this period, the fetus's limbs and all major organs have fully developed, and the amniotic fluid is more suitable for fetal abnormality screening. However, due to individual differences among pregnant women, please contact your doctor to determine the specific time according to medical advice.