3d/4d scans

[spogs]

anyone had one if so where and were they happy????

If you insist, Spogs. here and here (page 29)

I wouldn't have one but not for possible health reasons, or anything as serious as that.

TBH I wouldn't have one because (can't believe I am going to admit to this) but a lot of the 3D/4D pictures I have seen, the baby looks very ermmm..... odd, and I would be worried stiff if we had a picture like some of them that the baby would come out looking like that

I do have to say though that when I have seen the scan pics followed by pictures of the baby after it's born, the babies look mostly nothing like the scan pics.

On the other side of the coin, I have seen some very stunning scan pics, but I know I wouldn't help but feel a bit like I'd ruined the surprise for having a sneaky peak IYKWIM?

Hi Squiffy
I have read the articles you have sent me and all researches were done on such a minority I dont think it gives a fair judgement on them I have had many friends and family have these scans and NONE have been born left handed or show signs of damage caused by the 3d/4d scans....Have you???

Yes I agree with you natalie but for some people it is a wonderful reassuring experience to see baby and know that it is ok and to have more time spent on the scan as apposed the ones the hospitals provide
I have seen some wonderful images and some what you would call interesting ones too but to the parents they are beautiful and find it movibg and amazing.
I just get fustrated with society today as if you read everything in the papers and believed it we would never get pregnant in the first place let alone go for this amazing 3d/4d scans

where did you have it done stroppyknickers??x

Erm, it was just my opinion, nothing to do with 'Society' or 'paper's'

If you only wanted opinions that agreed with your's, MN is not the place to ask.

Personally, I wouldn't have one done. There is a risk with any medical procedure and 3D/4D scans use much higher doses of ultrasound than a regular diagnostic scan, and also tend to last longer. I know that there isn't any concrete evidence to say that they aren't safe, and that plenty of people have them done and have healthy babies, but it isn't worth the risk to me. Especially as there is no benefit except the fun of "seeing" the baby.

It is obviously worth the (small) risk to you, and that is your decision.

BUPA - the bloke was great, and managed to ring his NHS mate to warn him we needed seeing.

I'd maybe have one if I could afford it. But DH finds them scary. Also I'd like to wait and see what my baby looks like when I give birth rather than already knowing.

where are you based kayzisexpecting?

North Yorkshire so the closest place is Manchester. Its way to far to go just for a scan. So I won't be having one.

I didn't - prefer the suspense. I've no issue with others having them.

I didn't bother - partly coz there are many, many things I would rather spend the money on, and partly coz I don't see the point. Didn't know then about the potential risks, but now that I do I would be even more reluctant - ok, there is no hard and fast data, but surely if there is even the smallest risk then it isn't worth it, right?

Scans- cause for concern www.sarahjbuckley.com/articles/ultrasound-scans.htm

Hi, I'm a new mums netter and just going through all the different forums... wow so many to choose from.
Yes I've had a 3d scan... long story but didn't feel we were given the support/reasurrance from the NHS so booked a scan at Create Health in Harley street www.createhealth.org/harley%20street%20home.html
The professor (stuart Campbell) is a pioneer in this form of scanning technique and talked us through everything and explained everything in great detail without being too 'medical' about it...such a wonderful man I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I think it is personal preference whether you decide to have a 3d scan, all I can say is thank heavens I did otherwise I would have gone through my whole pregnancy worrying.

excatly cat1978
nice to hear a positive to 3d scans
they can be so important for the peice of mind in pregnancy which the worry alone can be harmful in pregnancy so glad you had all your concerns put to restxx