Four-Dimensional Ultrasound
Real-time 3D imaging that shows your baby moving in the womb.
Best Timing
26-32 weeks for best movement and features
Typical Cost
$150-$400 for elective sessions
✨ Transform Your 4D Ultrasound into 8K Portraits
While 4D captures precious movement, 8K ultrasound creates frame-worthy still portraits with studio-quality enhancement that make perfect nursery art.
What is 4D Ultrasound?
4D ultrasound adds the dimension of time to 3D imaging, creating a live video of your baby moving in the womb. You can watch your baby yawn, stretch, suck their thumb, or even smile in real-time. This technology captures the magic of pregnancy by showing your baby's personality before birth.
How 4D Ultrasound Works
4D ultrasound continuously captures 3D images in rapid succession (typically 15-30 frames per second) to create smooth, real-time video. The technology uses the same sound wave principles as 2D and 3D, but with faster processing to enable live viewing.
✓ Benefits
- •See your baby moving in real-time
- •Watch baby's facial expressions and movements
- •Creates an incredible bonding experience
- •Can capture video recordings as keepsakes
- •Shows baby's personality before birth
- •Family members can watch live
! Considerations
- •Video quality depends on baby's activity level
- •Requires baby to be in good position
- •Sessions can be lengthy waiting for movement
- •Still images from video may be less sharp
- •More expensive than static imaging
4D Ultrasound vs 8K Ultrasound
4D excels at showing movement and personality, while 8K technology creates the ultimate keepsake portrait that looks like a professional newborn photo taken before birth.
Learn more about 8K Ultrasound →Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 3D and 4D ultrasound?
3D ultrasound creates still three-dimensional images, while 4D adds the dimension of time to show real-time movement. Think of 3D as a photo and 4D as a video.
Can I get still images from a 4D ultrasound?
Yes, technicians can capture still images from 4D sessions. These images can then be transformed into stunning 8K portraits using our AI technology.
How long does a 4D ultrasound session take?
Sessions typically last 20-45 minutes, depending on baby's position and activity level. Sometimes babies need encouragement to move or change position.
Compare Other Ultrasound Types
2D Ultrasound
The traditional and most common type of prenatal ultrasound used for medical diagnostics.
3D Ultrasound
Advanced imaging that creates a three-dimensional still image of your baby.
HD Ultrasound
Enhanced clarity ultrasound with improved resolution and detail.
8K Ultrasound
AI-enhanced photorealistic portraits created from your 3D ultrasound images.