Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound is how most of pregnancy is watched, and 3D and 4D scanning turns that into something you can actually recognise as your baby. Dr. Layyous was among the first in Jordan to bring in the technology — the galleries on this site are images from his own machine.
What this covers
What each scan looks for and when it is done, the difference between 2D, 3D and 4D, and the clinic’s galleries of real scans. Also diagnostic ultrasound beyond pregnancy — gynaecological, breast, scrotal and general imaging.
28 guides on ultrasound imaging
Written and reviewed over four and a half decades. Nothing here is a summary of somewhere else — these are Dr. Layyous’s own articles.
Understanding the scans 5
Baby galleries 13
- First Trimester Ultrasound Photos
- Second Trimester Ultrasound Photos
- 3D Fetal Limbs Ultrasound Scan Photos
- 3D Fetal Profile Ultrasound Scan Photos
- 4D Ultrasound Scan Fetal Video Clips
- Face Photos Before and After Delivery
- Fetal behavior during pregnancy
- Fetal Behavior Ultrasound Photos
- Fetal Face Ultrasound Photos
- Fetal Parts Ultrasound Scan Photos
- Fetal Skeleton Ultrasound Photos
- Multiple Pregnancy Ultrasound Photos
- Start Your Baby's Photo Album
Beyond pregnancy 6
Photo and video libraries 3
More in this subject 1
If you read four things
The finest doctor in Jordan — may God bless him and his whole medical team. A doctor in every sense of the word. I advise anyone planning a pregnancy to visit Dr. Najeeb Layyous. His manner is wonderful, always smiling, with the highest ethics; he gives every patient her due, and the patient’s comfort matters most to him. We had been to many doctors and none understood and treated my case except him. Special thanks to him and the whole team, and to Dina in particular — a lovely person. I recommend anyone considering IVF or pregnancy to visit his clinic.
Ultrasound — common questions
Is ultrasound safe for my baby?
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation and has been used in pregnancy for decades with no evidence of harm when performed by trained staff for medical reasons.
What is the difference between 3D and 4D ultrasound?
3D produces still images with depth, so the face and limbs look solid rather than flat. 4D is the same imaging shown as live movement. The galleries on this site are examples produced at the clinic over the years.
Will I definitely get a good picture?
Not always, and it is nobody’s fault. It depends on the baby’s position, the amount of fluid in front of the face, and where the placenta sits. If the baby is facing away, sometimes the answer is to try again another day.
Can a scan tell me the sex of my baby?
Usually from around 14 to 16 weeks. It is never guaranteed, since it depends entirely on the baby’s position on the day.
Does a normal scan mean everything is fine?
A detailed scan checks the structures that can be seen and is very good at what it does, but no scan can detect every condition. It is one part of your antenatal care rather than a complete guarantee.
Have a question about ultrasound imaging?
Message Dr. Layyous directly. Most questions are quicker to answer than to worry about.