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Many expectant parents spend a significant amount of money on 4D ultrasounds at hospitals, aiming to capture images of their unborn babies as keepsakes and to get an early glimpse of their baby's appearance. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning, stating that such "non-diagnostic" ultrasound examinations carry potential risks and may affect fetal development, urging the public to exercise caution.
Last month, Katie Holmes, wife of American actor Tom Cruise, successfully gave birth to a daughter. However, in early May, the California legislature passed the "Tom Cruise Clause," prohibiting non-professionals from purchasing 4D ultrasound equipment. This decision stems from the FDA's opposition two years ago to using such ultrasounds for taking keepsake photos of fetuses, citing potential risks.
Despite this, Tom Cruise spent $48,000 to buy an ultrasound machine for home use, eager to get an early look at the baby in Katie's womb.
The sound of the baby's heartbeat transmitted through the ultrasound brings joy to expectant parents. Routine 2D ultrasounds typically last no more than three minutes and have minimal impact on the fetus. However, international studies have found that using 4D ultrasounds to determine the baby's gender or capture images often exceeds 30 minutes. Prolonged exposure to high-energy waves could potentially have negative effects on the baby.
Research from Northern Europe indicates that long-term exposure to high-energy 4D ultrasounds may result in left-handed babies. While this is harmless, other studies have found that ultrasounds can cause an increase in fetal temperature. A rise of more than 2 degrees Celsius could potentially lead to deformities or affect bone development.
The domestic medical community believes that ultrasounds are not 100% reliable for prenatal diagnosis. Conditions that cannot be diagnosed with 2D ultrasounds are also unlikely to be detected with 4D ultrasounds. Whether it is worth risking potential dangers to get an early glimpse of the fetus is a decision that expectant parents must carefully consider.
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US Study: Prolonged 4D Ultrasound May Cause Fetal Deformities
Last month, Katie Holmes, wife of American actor Tom Cruise, successfully gave birth to a daughter. However, in early May, the California legislature passed the "Tom Cruise Clause," prohibiting non-professionals from purchasing 4D ultrasound equipment. This decision stems from the FDA's opposition two years ago to using such ultrasounds for taking keepsake photos of fetuses, citing potential risks.
Despite this, Tom Cruise spent $48,000 to buy an ultrasound machine for home use, eager to get an early look at the baby in Katie's womb.
The sound of the baby's heartbeat transmitted through the ultrasound brings joy to expectant parents. Routine 2D ultrasounds typically last no more than three minutes and have minimal impact on the fetus. However, international studies have found that using 4D ultrasounds to determine the baby's gender or capture images often exceeds 30 minutes. Prolonged exposure to high-energy waves could potentially have negative effects on the baby.
Research from Northern Europe indicates that long-term exposure to high-energy 4D ultrasounds may result in left-handed babies. While this is harmless, other studies have found that ultrasounds can cause an increase in fetal temperature. A rise of more than 2 degrees Celsius could potentially lead to deformities or affect bone development.
The domestic medical community believes that ultrasounds are not 100% reliable for prenatal diagnosis. Conditions that cannot be diagnosed with 2D ultrasounds are also unlikely to be detected with 4D ultrasounds. Whether it is worth risking potential dangers to get an early glimpse of the fetus is a decision that expectant parents must carefully consider.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ 060511/ 43/ 34ns7. html