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All About 3D/4D Ultrasound

How 2D, 3D, 4D and 5D HD ultrasounds work, what shapes your images and how to get the best session.

Video Prenatal ultrasound room in Charlotte with the GE Voluson ultrasound machine, scanning bed, large wall screen with a 3D baby image and a sofa for family guests
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The Complete Guide to 3D, 4D and 5D HD Ultrasound

Everything parents want to know about 3D, 4D and 5D HD ultrasound: how each works, the best weeks to book, what shapes your images and how to prepare.

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4D ultrasound image of a baby's face with round cheeks and closed eyes shown in warm skin tones
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2D, 3D, 4D and 5D HD Ultrasound: What Is the Difference?

2D, 3D, 4D and 5D HD ultrasound explained simply: what each one shows, when it is most useful and which Video Prenatal package uses it at your stage.

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HDlive 3D ultrasound of a baby resting a tiny hand on the forehead, with soft light and detailed fingers
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HDlive Silhouette: Why Your Baby's Images Look So Real

What HDlive Silhouette is, how virtual light and soft outlines make ultrasound images look so real, and what it can and cannot change about your session.

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8K hyperrealistic keepsake image of a sleeping baby's face with closed eyes and soft pink lips
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What Is an 8K Hyperrealistic Ultrasound Image?

An 8K hyperrealistic ultrasound image is a lifelike keepsake portrait created from your baby's own scan. Learn what it is, what it is not and how to get one.

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Clear 3D ultrasound of a baby's face with good amniotic fluid in front, showing smooth cheeks, nose and lips
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Fluid, Placenta and Baby's Position: What Shapes Your Images

Why amniotic fluid, placenta location and your baby's position shape 3D/4D ultrasound images, and exactly how our re-scan policy works when the face is hidden.

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Pregnant woman drinking a glass of water with one hand resting on her belly
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Why Drinking Water Before Your Ultrasound Makes a Difference

Drinking water before your ultrasound helps more fluid sit in front of your baby's face. Here is why hydration matters and how to prepare in the weeks before.

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Video Prenatal reception and waiting room in Charlotte with the welcome desk, a row of chairs and ultrasound photos on the walls
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Your 3D/4D Ultrasound Session, Step by Step

What happens during a 3D/4D ultrasound session at Video Prenatal, from booking and arrival to the scan, your pictures and sharing videos through the Bomee app.

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5D Sneak Peek ultrasound showing a baby's face and a small hand near the cheek in warm HD tones
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How to Choose the Right Ultrasound Package for Your Week

A week by week guide to choosing an elective ultrasound package, from 2D heartbeat and gender visits to 5D Sneak Peek, Golden Memories and the Mommy Bundle.

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