article_snippet: For just under $200 mothers can now get 3-D 'keepsake ultrasounds' of just under $200 mothers unborn children but the FDA warns that their unborn children should avoid the potentially harmful scans.
article_snippet: New trend: While 3-D images of a mother's unborn child may bring a mother's unborn child delight 3-D images of a mother's unborn child may bring her delight may also harm the baby .
article_snippet: Doctors don't yet know the long term effects of these scans on the child and fear that non-medical imaging centers aimed at giving mothers photos and videos for sentimental reasons do not take the baby's health into consideration.
article_snippet: the FDA says that at such places the fetus could be exposed to up to an hour of ultrasound technology which is longer than most doctors spend.
article_snippet: Mothers are seeking out the unnecessary medical to get renderings of Mothers child so Mothers can share Mothers on social media or feel an emotional connection to their child.
article_snippet: "' Evelyn Orozco (pictured) who owns 3-D Imaging Services in New York City says that she requires all the expectant mothers who come to she to be under the care of an OBGYN. '
article_snippet: The state of Connecticut has already banned prenatal ultrasounds for non-medical use.