The Magic of Water

You’ve made your 3d/4d Ultrasound appointment. Now you are understandably anxious for you and your family to meet your baby. It is important for you that the session go well. After all beginning bonding with your newest family member will be a cherished memory relived for decades. A key part of connecting with your baby is the clarity of the images obtained during the 3D/4D session. Many factors help determine the quality of your baby’s pictures. But one of the easiest, and perhaps the most important factor, is water. The more hydrated you are, the clearer the amniotic fluid, the clearer the fluid, the better your baby’s pictures. Simple and easy and very effective. Think in terms of drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water each day for 3 days prior to and including the day of your appointment. As you drink, stay comfortable - don’t “hold” it. It’s easy.
Compare the pictures in the photo album "What Water Can Do For You". First is an example of non hydrated mom. The picture is distorted and grainy. These pictures can leave you and your family feeling disappointed. Your disappointment can cloud your experience and short circuit those memories. The second mom hydrated as asked. She and her family were presented with clear, warm pictures. Rather than being distracted with a grainy picture, this mom is rewarded with the bonding experience she was anticipating. Don’t let the lack of water rob you of your baby’s first expressions!