It’s a matter of course that a pregnant woman undergoes a diagnostic ultrasound, to help to assess the health of the fetus.

At 3D Baby Vision Fetal Imaging the ultrasound takes on a new dimension. The keepsake ultrasound experience is presented in 3-D on a 42-inch plasma screen located in a comfortable viewing suite. 3D Baby Vision gives the un-born baby’s parents and their guests an amazing, real-time view. The 3D technology opens a window on the pregnancy that strengthens the bond to the developing pre-birth baby.

“They feel that they have met their baby,” explains Marilyn Smith, office manager at 3D Baby Vision in Oakville.

Clients get to open the “window” at around the 26rd week of pregnancy. It’s mandatory that clients have undergone their 18-20 week fetal assessment diagnostic ultrasound and followed up with a medical practitioner before “meeting” their baby in 3-D. Smith stresses that 3D Baby Vision does not perform any diagnostic procedural ultrasounds. The ultrasound experience leaves the parents-to-be with lasting memories and beautiful keepsakes.

There can be other benefits as well though. In addition to helping parents bond with their unborn baby, mothers are inspired to become even more diligent about positive lifestyle and dietary choices. Fathers in particular feel more involved and connected. One father expressed that he felt he could reach out and hold his child because of the clarity and amazing images.

Grandmothers are particularly moved because the technology was not available when they were having children, Smith says. Clients and guest are sometimes moved so much they have shed tears of joy during the ultrasound experience.

Marilyn has witnessed many 3D image viewers state that they feel like they had met their baby through their experience. She recalls hearing a young sibling-to-be ask is she could play with the baby now. This reaction points to how seeing the baby in utero helps children adjust to the impending arrival.

Gender assessment can be one of the goals of clients. Although the registered ultrasound technologist is knowledgeable in identifying the gender, it’s not almost always 100 per cent guaranteed. Knowing the gender can also enhance parental bonding and it definitely helps when decorating a nursery and gives some direction to baby shower guests.

Some expectant parents do not want to know the gender of the baby before the birth; they prefer to keep it a surprise. Ultrasound Packages can be done without revealing the gender.

Clients not only have a wonderful experience with their pre-birth baby during their session at 3D Baby Vision, and depending on the package they have booked, they could have a DVD that captures the movements of their baby in real time. One of 3D Baby Vision’s clients used the DVD in a unique way. The high school teacher presented it to students in her health class.

Packages can include a CD of 3D images, 3D images of their choice printed on 4x6 photo paper , optional gender assessment and the new parents-to-be will be able to listen to the baby’s heart beat. Clients that purchase the Premium Ultrasound Package and have the option of a web hosting which includes two-month access to a secure protected website that features their images on the CD online. They can give the protected password and log in to loved ones, family and friends so they can have the opportunity of viewing the CD images.

To find out more about the 3D Baby Vision experience, call 905-337-9555 or visit the website at www.3dbaby.ca.