Sunday, November 10, 2013

Studies Have Shown There are Benefits to 3D 4D Ultrasound During Pregnancy

There are a number of studies that suggest 3D/4D ultrasound may enhance the pregnancy experience. Research on the impact of 3D/4D ultrasound on parental-fetal bonding suggests that these images do indeed positively change the attitude of expecting parents because they enhance the parental-fetal bond, reducing anxiety in parents, and also increasing the awareness of taking care of one's own health (Pretorius et al, 2007, journal of ultrasound in medicine).