3D ultrasound

cherith123 · November 2015

I'm now 30 weeks and 3 days today but a week ago I had my doctors appt and everything and they did an ultrasound and tried to do a 3D ultrasound (which we want one so bad to see her) but she had her arms and legs covering her face, all I saw was an eye for a split second but I was just wondering if they would even do another 3D?

tripledaggerWed95976 · November 2015

Sorry you are disappointed. I don't really understand your question. R u asking if your doctor will do another ultrasound? U should ask your doctor, we don't know his/her policy

suchaglencoco · November 2015

cherith123 said:
I'm now 30 weeks and 3 days today but a week ago I had my doctors appt and everything and they did an ultrasound and tried to do a 3D ultrasound (which we want one so bad to see her) but she had her arms and legs covering her face, all I saw was an eye for a split second but I was just wondering if they would even do another 3D?

Unless there is a medical reason for doing another ultrasound, I doubt you will get one. Most women only have 1 or 2 ultrasounds their entire pregnancy and most don't get a chance at 3D.
Please don't be disappointed if you don't get another ultrasound, because that means you're having a healthy pregnancy. And in less than 10 weeks you'll see her in real 3D.

paytonpedro · November 2015

You can always pay for a boutique 3d/4d ultrasound if you want one that bad.

kynbar5 · November 2015

I'm completely lost on why women want these 3D u/s so bad. As long as the u/s that are given by your dr are coming back with good news and a healthy baby that's all I want. Like a pp stated, soon enough you'll be holding your baby and that's better than any picture. Also, 3D u/s are really creepy.
ETA- a dr isn't going to give an extra u/s just because you want to see the baby in 3D. There was a time not too long ago (and actually still happens) when women never saw their baby until they delivered.

cherith123 · November 2015

Expose my baby to unnecessary ultrasound waves? Really? That sounds so ridiculous. You say it like ultrasounds are a bad thing. Reality check: ultrasounds are 100% safe, that's why they do them, to see if anything could be medically wrong with the baby or any part of your body. You must not know too much about the medical field that should be so simple to understand that it's common sense. If you did, you wouldn't say things are unnecessary when they actually are.

paytonpedro · November 2015

BostonTerrior2008 said:

paytonpedro said:
You can always pay for a boutique 3d/4d ultrasound if you want one that bad.
Why expose the baby to unnecessary ultrasound waves? Its completely unnecessary. Ultrasounds should be utilized for medical purposes, not for funsies. Not because OMG I DIDN'T GET TO SEE BABY IN (CREEPY) 3D.

I completely agree with you, 100%, and wouldn't want any extra ultrasounds myself, and most definitely not a 3/d one -super weird. I was just throwing it out there for op.

paytonpedro · November 2015

cherith123 said:
Expose my baby to unnecessary ultrasound waves? Really? That sounds so ridiculous. You say it like ultrasounds are a bad thing. Reality check: ultrasounds are 100% safe, that's why they do them, to see if anything could be medically wrong with the baby or any part of your body. You must not know too much about the medical field that should be so simple to understand that it's common sense. If you did, you wouldn't say things are unnecessary when they actually are.

An extra u/s just to see the babies face is not a necessary u/s. Sorry to break it to you.

tripledaggerWed95976 · November 2015

Expose my baby to unnecessary ultrasound waves? Really? That sounds so ridiculous. You say it like ultrasounds are a bad thing. Reality check: ultrasounds are 100% safe, that's why they do them, to see if anything could be medically wrong with the baby or any part of your body. You must not know too much about the medical field that should be so simple to understand that it's common sense. If you did, you wouldn't say things are unnecessary when they actually are.

Actually, the overall viewpoint of the american medical community has been against "botique ultrasounds," which is what Payton was referring to. It has been advised to completely avoid medically unnecessary ultrasounds-- and going just to find out the sex would be in the category of unnecessary. Medical ultrasounds done by trained ultrasound techs, for the purpose of dating, anatomy scans, etc. ARE safe...but again, this is not what we're talking about

kynbar5 · November 2015

Expose my baby to unnecessary ultrasound waves? Really? That sounds so ridiculous. You say it like ultrasounds are a bad thing. Reality check: ultrasounds are 100% safe, that's why they do them, to see if anything could be medically wrong with the baby or any part of your body. You must not know too much about the medical field that should be so simple to understand that it's common sense. If you did, you wouldn't say things are unnecessary when they actually are.

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cherith123 · November 2015

Okay, I love how I'm the one being attacked for just asking a simple question in the first place. And bostonterrior2008 there's no proof saying that ultrasound are not safe if there was they wouldn't do it all. I have no idea why people lately have no common sense or at least it seems that way. It's not like I want an ultrasound every time I go to the damn doctor or for "fun". All I asked is if they would do another 3D. What's so wrong with wanting to see what my child looks like? Doing 3D ultrasounds can detect other things that the regular 2D can't.

cherith123 · November 2015

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suchaglencoco · November 2015

@cherith123, I'm interested to know where you found out this information that they detect more things with 3D than they do with regular?
The reason I ask is I've had about 20+ u/s this pregnancy due to a lot of complications. Not once did any tech switch over to 3D to get a better look at something. They did switch over to try and give us a show, which was very sweet, but it wasn't for any medical reason. And we've never had a doctor request a 3D pic to clarify anything.

kynbar5 · November 2015

cherith123 said:
Okay, I love how I'm the one being attacked for just asking a simple question in the first place. And bostonterrior2008 there's no proof saying that ultrasound are not safe if there was they wouldn't do it all. I have no idea why people lately have no common sense or at least it seems that way. It's not like I want an ultrasound every time I go to the damn doctor or for "fun". All I asked is if they would do another 3D. What's so wrong with wanting to see what my child looks like? Doing 3D ultrasounds can detect other things that the regular 2D can't.

Good grief. Seriously, just stop. You're so bent on getting another unnecessary u/s to weirdly see a baby that you will deliver soon. You're in your 3rd trimester.

tripledaggerWed95976 · November 2015

cherith123 said:
Okay, I love how I'm the one being attacked for just asking a simple question in the first place. And bostonterrior2008 there's no proof saying that ultrasound are not safe if there was they wouldn't do it all. I have no idea why people lately have no common sense or at least it seems that way. It's not like I want an ultrasound every time I go to the damn doctor or for "fun". All I asked is if they would do another 3D. What's so wrong with wanting to see what my child looks like? Doing 3D ultrasounds can detect other things that the regular 2D can't.

There's nothing WRONG with wanting to see what your child looks like. We all want to know what our child is going to look like. But unfortunately, we can't all just get what we want all the time, especially in terms of pregnancy. Pregnancy is all about waiting, waiting, and more waiting. I personally am thankful for all of the waiting because it is starting me on the oh-so important journey to becoming a wonderfully patient parent.
Also, i've never heard of 3d ultrasounds exclusively detecting things that 2d ultrasounds cannot. I understand that you are dissapointed, but I would just wait if I were you. I don't know ur docs specific policy, but I'm guessing (based on most docs), that they will not do another just so you can see the baby. You can always call and ask them though

kynbar5 · November 2015

cherith123 said:
And kynbar5 I've seen other posts from you and you're rude too. I honestly don't care if I am rude or not. Just stating the obvious. So anyone who's trying to argue with me. Good luck. And bite me.

Lmao. Thank you and that was very grown up of you. I haven't heard "bite me" since I was in Jr. High and that was about 15 years ago. Have a great day kiddo!

cherith123 · November 2015

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suchaglencoco · November 2015

cherith123 · November 2015

Tripledaggerwed95967 thank you for not trying to argue with me like everyone else.
For everyone about not knowing a difference in ultrasounds. 3D ultrasound is an advanced method which captures a true, three-dimensional image of your baby, often allowing the ability to see specific facial features and well-defined formation.
(:

cherith123 · November 2015

Bostonterroir2008 I'm not going to go to links that anyone provides. Sorry it's hard for you to comprehend that I don't want an extra ultrasound for fun which you would know if you even read the other posts. Okay? (:

kynbar5 · November 2015

cherith123 said:
I not "bent" on anything honey. All I asked was one simple question from my original post. If I was "bent" on something it would be all of you bitches trying to argue with me. So you can just stop. I need said I wanted an unnecessary ultrasound. How much clearer can you possibly get? This is what I mean by people not wanting to use their common sense. You read something and your brain is suppose to process it, it's called thinking, which most people seem like they don't do these days. It seems as if everyone's brain doesn't know how to process much of common sense. Sorry.

Wow. Just wow. I do hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and labor. And good luck. Thanks for the giggles though.

cherith123 · November 2015

bostonterrior2008 most of you did not say no. You just simply attacked me. And you can't always believe everything in the internet. You never know what's a true website to actually believe so like my oldest sister in law (who is an RN and CEO of a nursing company) says you can't always run to doctor google to find everything. (:
But thank you all for your insights and stop trying to argue with me. Goodnight. (:

nickicb7 · November 2015

@cherith123 what do you expect on a public Internet forum? Not everyone is going to agree with you, that's not the way these boards work. People discuss and argue points of view, information and perspective. Because that's what adults do. Some of us find helpful answers by hearing different perspectives.

While some of the posts may have been calling you out, your reaction was childish and the tone is in poor taste. Try ignoring the comments you don't like, and avoid name calling. These people are merely trying to provide you with additional thoughts to consider.

My midwives also made the point that there is still not real proof that multiple u/s will not have negative results. There is just not enough long term data, given that when most of us were born our parents were just being offered ultrasounds at all. My mom had one, my husbands mom had none in all three pregnancies. Yes, they are considered generally safe, but still why risk additional exposures if it's not medically necessary, is I think all people are trying to get you to consider.

cherith123 · November 2015

I was not being childish actually. I didn't say everyone had to agree with me. No one was calling me out they were trying to attack me as are you. The adults y'all say you are isn't true calling me names first calling me rude and such. Sorry I stick up for myself.

ecwk · November 2015

cherith123 said:
I not "bent" on anything honey. All I asked was one simple question from my original post. If I was "bent" on something it would be all of you bitches trying to argue with me. So you can just stop. I need said I wanted an unnecessary ultrasound. How much clearer can you possibly get? This is what I mean by people not wanting to use their common sense. You read something and your brain is suppose to process it, it's called thinking, which most people seem like they don't do these days. It seems as if everyone's brain doesn't know how to process much of common sense. Sorry.

WTAF are you talking about?
My brain really is having a hard time processing this. :-? @-) [-(

soxfan9968 · November 2015

For someone that is expressing frustration with people that you claim don't have common sense or exercise an appropriate thought process, you sure are lacking the ability to use either one. I started reading this thread and initially was able to acknowledge your question. When the topic of boutique ultrasounds came up, other responders started discussing opinions about why they don't find them necessary. No one called you out and attacked you. It was a discussion of a hypothetical why would you do something. You returned making claims that ultrasounds are 100%safe. The scientific AND medical community disagree with your statement. They've been safe so far and under appropriate medical care. Many medical procedures that were once safe are no longer in practice after long term studies have proven them unsafe. That common sense statement nullifies your belief that ultrasounds are in deed 100% safe. There are no conclusive studies of that type with ultrasounds which is why they're not considered 100% safe. People tried to correct you in that respect and steer you in the right direction and again address a hypothetical why. You continued to get upset. Yes, your sister in law is correct. Don't run to google for everything. There is a lot of unreliable information. That is exactly why you were directed to the FDA, a government website. You were also directed to lookup scientific/medical journals. No medical journals are not a bunch of made up lies. They are peer reviewed and the articles and the research they contain are meticulously reviewed by certified professionals in the respective field. Errors in methodology and biases are exposed by experts in the peer review process.

Eta: why bother apologizing when it's apparent that you don't mean it?

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