Can I Have Breakfast Before Undergoing a 3D Scan?

When undergoing some medical examinations, we know that postprandial examination can have a significant impact on the results, especially for blood tests. In many cases, breakfast is not allowed to avoid inaccurate results. For three-dimensional ultrasonography, which is mainly used for heart examination and fetal malformation examination, breakfast is generally allowed and will not affect the examination results.

Firstly, if a woman needs to undergo a three-dimensional ultrasonography during pregnancy, she can eat breakfast before the examination and does not need to go for it on an empty stomach. Three-dimensional ultrasonography is very necessary for pregnant women to keep abreast of the growth and development of the fetus and avoid malformations. If malformations are detected in time, early intervention can be taken. Secondly, the first three-dimensional ultrasonography for pregnant women is usually scheduled between the 14th and 20th week of pregnancy. This examination mainly focuses on checking for neural tube malformations and cartilage lesions in the fetus. The second three-dimensional ultrasonography is typically conducted between the 20th and 26th week of pregnancy to screen for external malformations and organ malformations in the fetus.

Moreover, these two three-dimensional and four-dimensional ultrasonography examinations are essential for every pregnant woman. They can maximize the prevention of fetal growth abnormalities and contribute to eugenics. Therefore, it is crucial for women to undergo regular prenatal check-ups.

Three-dimensional ultrasonography uses surface imaging for obstetric examination. It not only allows observation of the fetal growth process but also checks changes in the placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord. More importantly, it serves as a primary means for diagnosing fetal malformations. Due to the significant contrast between tissue structure and liquid grayscale, it can clearly display the three-dimensional morphology, surface characteristics, and spatial positional relationship of suspicious structures, providing a three-dimensional image of the fetus in the uterus. Three-dimensional reconstruction includes surface imaging, transparent imaging, and multi-planar imaging modes.

Past B-ultrasound equipment could only examine physiological indicators of the fetus, but four-dimensional ultrasonography can also examine the fetus's surface, such as cleft lip, spinal fissure, and underdeveloped brain, kidneys, heart, and bones, to facilitate early treatment. Giving birth to a smart and healthy baby and capturing the baby's appearance and movements in photos or DVDs to create the most comprehensive 0-year-old album for the baby is no longer a fantasy.