In the news last night and this morning there was a talk about this life saving ultrasounds that was done. It was 3D and was able to get 10 to 12 pictures of the unborn baby fast and was able to detected the diagnosis of the heart. This ultrasound saved this baby's life as the Dr.'s knew how to prepare for this baby. They knew that he would need surgery and medications as soon as he was born.

The Dr that created this software is Dr. Alfred Abuhamad and the the technique or the ultrasound was done by an Eastern Virginia Medical School doctor, and is now licensed by GE. This together will be saving many lives. The best time to get a 3D done is when you are 18 to 23 weeks, this is when the heart is about the size of a dime so they can get a better look at it. Also 3D's are very nice to be able to really see your baby, so that is a great bonus!

Heart defects are the most common of all birth defects and also the number one reason for death from birth defects in the baby's first year. Also a lot of baby's who end up with heart defects are born to woman who had no other risk factors. This is why I am saying it is life saving.

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