Is it reliable to complete the 4D color Doppler ultrasound in just over ten minutes? Why do some 4D color Doppler ultrasounds take so long?

We all know that 4D color Doppler ultrasound is a very common examination item during pregnancy, and it is also an important prenatal examination item. Almost all mothers will have a 4D color Doppler ultrasound examination, especially in the second and third trimesters. The time for a 4D color Doppler ultrasound examination varies. So is it normal for a 4D color Doppler ultrasound to be completed in just over ten minutes? Let's take a closer look!

Is it normal to complete the 4D color Doppler ultrasound in just over ten minutes?

It is normal for a 4D color Doppler ultrasound to be completed in just over ten minutes. Whether the 4D examination is complete has little to do with the length of time the examination takes. The doctors' skills are similar, but the baby's cooperation is particularly important.

As long as the fetus cooperates and can see clearly, the four-dimensional color ultrasound can also be done quickly. Under normal circumstances, it will only take about 10 minutes to do an ordinary B-ultrasound (there are so many pregnant mothers queuing up every day, and the doctor will also have certain pressure and time constraints, unless it is a special case and needs to be checked repeatedly). In fact, the same is true for the four-dimensional color ultrasound. As long as the baby cooperates and the body position is better, experienced doctors can complete the task quickly. If it is a novice doctor, it may take a little longer. In fact, the time saved is actually the time for the fetus to adjust the body position. For example, when doing NT, it is mainly to scan the transparent layer behind the fetal neck. If the fetal position is good, it will be scanned out at once. If the fetal position is not suitable, no matter how good the doctor's skills are, it will be useless. In addition, some hospitals generally have two doctors present when doing B-ultrasound, one doctor is responsible for examination, and the other doctor is responsible for recording. It is really fast. Therefore, if the fetal position is adjusted well, more than ten minutes is enough for the doctor to play.

Why are some 4D color Doppler ultrasounds faster and some slower?

First, the degree of cooperation of the fetus at that time. The better the cooperation of the fetus, the faster the doctor can examine. Some fetuses always have the same posture and some parts are unwilling to be exposed to the doctor, which will affect the speed of the doctor's examination.

Second, the weight of the pregnant mother will also affect the speed of the examination. If there is too much fat on the belly, it will not be so clear during the examination.

Before the four-dimensional examination, you can chat with your baby, eat some sweets, climb stairs, etc. to make your baby excited. The more active your baby is during the examination, the faster the doctor can examine him. Of course, you can't be too active, or your baby will move to another place before the doctor finishes checking one key point.

How to do 4D color Doppler ultrasound faster

1. Eat sweets and chocolate. Because the fetus generally likes sweet things, and may move when it tastes sweet and is happy.

2. Climb stairs and take a walk. Just move more. If the baby falls asleep in the belly, climbing up and down the stairs can wake him up.

3. Talk to the baby. It is said that mother and child are connected by heart, and the fetus in the belly can hear the mother talking.

The mother can gently talk to the baby and ask him to cooperate with the doctor, turn him over to see where he wants, and reward him with delicious food after he finishes. Or tell him that if he doesn't cooperate well today, he won't be given food...

4. Choose a time when your baby is active. You should choose a time when your baby is usually active and out playing.