Four-Dimensional Ultrasound Scans

The Internet is a major source of information, and every once in a while, a remarkable story comes to light. The Daily Mail of London ran such a story on January 16. It seems that British scientists have developed an amazing new technology. This new breakthrough is known as a "four-dimensional" ultrasound scan. According to the Daily Mail, "The new 4D scan uses the same frequency of sound waves as in a normal ultrasound. But the sound waves are directed from many more angles, producing a 'real-time' video of the foetus as it moves and allowing scientists to say the images are in four dimensions. This advanced technology has allowed scientists to capture the development of foetuses like never before, including twins and triplets jostling for space in the womb while grasping each other's hands and even faces. The images have also allowed scientists to create life-size silicone models and astonishing computer-generated images of the multiple foetuses, some of which are seen in the pictures shown here."


As far as I am concerned, these images are a stunning acknowledgement that a baby in the womb is a miracle of God's creation. I am reminded of Psalm 127:3, which states that "children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward." These images serve to remind us that every child is a gift from God; we have no business supporting abortion.