Through ultrasound technology, all can see the life of an unborn child

A view into the womb

Ultrasound technology uses sound waves to create a picture of the organs and fluids hidden inside the human body without the complications (and dangers) of surgery. The use of ultrasounds has become so common that most have forgotten that ultrasound technology only found widespread use in the 1960s.

Grainy pictures: 2D and 3D ultrasounds

The first generations of ultrasounds were known for producing dark, grainy pictures of babies in the womb. 2D ultrasounds produce a static picture of height and width (two dimensions, hence “2D”). 3D ultrasounds add the dimension of depth (three dimensions, hence “3D”).

Good enough for diagnostic purposes, but not really for framing.

Picture perfect: 4D ultrasounds

4D ultrasounds add the dimension of time to the ultrasound process, essentially creating a video of the baby in the womb using height, width, depth and time. Mothers and fathers can actually see their baby move in real time and in astounding visual clarity.

A tool in the battle for life

It’s hard for anyone to look at the vivid, moving pictures of an unborn baby in the womb taken by a 4D ultrasound machine and deny that the baby is anything but alive. Pictures from 4D ultrasounds have convinced abortion-minded mothers and fathers to save the lives of their unborn children.