2D Ultrasound What it is: A 2D, black-and-white image of your baby. What do you see: Basic shapes and structures like your baby’s body, heart, and face. When it’s used: Often used early in pregnancy to check your baby’s growth and health. 3D Ultrasound What it is: A 3D image of your baby. What do you see: A clearer view of your baby’s face, hands, and feet in 3D detail. When it’s used: Usually done in the second or third trimester to get a closer look at your baby’s features. 4D Ultrasound What it is: A 3D image with added movement, showing your baby in real-time. What do you see: Your baby moving, like yawning, kicking, or stretching, in 3D. When it’s used: Often used later in pregnancy to capture your baby’s movements and features. 5D / HD Live Ultrasound What it is: The most advanced technology, offering high-definition 3D and 4D images. What do you see: Extremely clear, smooth, and lifelike images of your baby, almost like seeing them in person. When it’s used: Used to get the most detailed and realistic images, typically in the second or third trimester.