You may have been looking forward to this for weeks. Finally admiring your baby during a pre-echo and hopefully seeing a beautiful little face. But sometimes a baby doesn't cooperate completely. This is very normal and happens more often than you might think.
Fortunately, a less clear image does not mean that something is wrong with your baby. It usually simply has to do with the position.
Why does a prenatal scan sometimes not go well?
During a pre-echo, we depend on how your baby is positioned at that moment. Some babies are sleeping deeply, have a hand in front of their face, are looking at their back, or are lying with their face against the uterine wall or placenta.
Other factors can also affect the quality of the images, such as:
- The duration of pregnancy.
- The amount of amniotic fluid.
- The position of the placenta.
- The position of your baby.
- Your own body structure.
These are all things you have little control over.
What do we do if your baby is not positioned correctly?
At The New Mom Club, we take our time. We try different ways to get your baby moving. For example:
- Change your position for a moment.
- Take a short walk.
- Take a sip of water.
- Move gently.
- Take another look.
Often a baby will naturally turn to the right side.
And what if it really doesn't work?
Sometimes a baby remains delightfully stubborn. That is part of it too.
We find it important that you leave with a good feeling. Therefore, we look for a suitable solution together when the image is insufficient to truly enjoy a beautiful 3D or 4D experience. We always discuss this honestly during the appointment.
Our goal is not to be "done quickly," but to give you a special experience.
Can you do something yourself?
There is no guarantee, but these tips can help:
- Schedule a 3D or 4D ultrasound preferably between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
- Drink enough water in the days leading up to the appointment. Good hydration can improve image quality.
- Eat something small about half an hour beforehand if your baby is usually calm. Some babies become a bit more active from that.
The most important
Every baby is different. One baby waves directly at the camera, while another hides behind two little hands throughout the appointment.
That is precisely what makes every pre-echo unique.
At The New Mom Club, we take our time, think along with you, and do everything we can to make your appointment as special as possible. And if, despite all efforts, we cannot capture beautiful images? Then we will look for a suitable solution together, so you can look back on your echo experience with a good feeling.
