Can I do the four-dimensional color ultrasound right away? What are the requirements for doing the four-dimensional color ultrasound during pregnancy?

We all know that four-dimensional color ultrasound is an important examination item in prenatal examination. Almost all pregnant mothers will do four-dimensional color ultrasound after pregnancy, especially in the second trimester. There are certain requirements for doing four-dimensional color ultrasound during pregnancy, and there will be many precautions and taboos. So can four-dimensional color ultrasound be done directly? Let's take a closer look!

Can I do 4D color Doppler ultrasound directly?

Four-dimensional color ultrasound cannot be done directly, and generally requires an appointment in advance.

The four-dimensional examination is not the same as the ordinary ultrasound examination. The four-dimensional examination that can be performed by an ultrasound department in a hospital every day is very rare, and not every doctor can perform this examination. Therefore, you must make an appointment in advance, and the appointment time is usually made when the NT examination is done. The time for the fetus to do the four-dimensional examination will be calculated based on the predicted size of the fetus during the NT examination. The time for the four-dimensional examination is generally 20 to 24 weeks.

What should I prepare for a 4D ultrasound at 24 weeks of pregnancy?

Book in advance

Generally, you need to make an appointment in advance for the four-dimensional (4D) scan at the hospital. During the prenatal check-up, the doctor will tell you in advance when to make the appointment for the four-dimensional (4D) scan, and you can go for the examination at the scheduled time.

No fasting required

Pregnant women do not need to be on an empty stomach during the examination. If they are on an empty stomach, the fetal activity will be reduced, which is not conducive to the smooth progress of the examination. There are no dietary taboos.

Prepare snacks

When I was doing the four-dimensional scan, I also did all kinds of scientific research. Fortunately, I succeeded twice. The first time, I couldn't see the fetal face clearly due to the fetal position. The doctor asked me to go out for a walk and come back in half an hour. I ate some chocolate and walked for a while. I went in for half an hour and the scan was successfully completed in two minutes. Pregnant women are advised to prepare some high-sugar snacks, bread, etc.

No need to hold urine

The four-dimensional examination was done in the second half of the pregnancy. The fetus was well developed in all aspects and could be seen clearly without holding urine during the examination.

Get enough sleep

Pregnant mothers should relax and get enough sleep the night before the examination to avoid the fetus being in a sleeping state during the examination, which would affect the examination results.

What is the significance of doing a four-dimensional examination?

The four-dimensional examination is a comprehensive examination of the fetus's development. It will screen the fetus's body surface, hands, feet, heart, blood vessels and other parts, and will conduct a comprehensive and careful examination. If abnormalities are found, the pregnant mother will be asked to do other examinations for further confirmation.

If conditions are limited, three-dimensional or two-dimensional examinations can be done, but this prenatal check-up is a must.

In short, the four-dimensional examination during pregnancy is very important. It is recommended that pregnant mothers prepare in advance and be escorted by their family members to do it.