3D fetal ultrasound - amazing things fetuses do in the womb - Dr. I. Shapiro

"Life in 3D" -- Real-time 3D ultrasound ("4D") video showing what fetuses do in the womb: smiling, yawning, urinating, masturbating, kicking their co-twin and much more...

The video clip was presented in The Second Philadelphia Prenatal Diagnosis Update Conference (organized by Drexel University College of Medicine, June 4, 2010) at the end of Dr. Shapiro's lecture on "3D ultrasound - gimmick or breakthrough?"

The lecture was aimed to demonstrate the significant medical benefit of 3D ultrasound, but though this is the purpose of the examination, some amusement makes no harm.

Ultrasound and video editing -- Dr. Israel Shapiro, Haifa, Israel, ishapiro@inter.net.il .
ד"ר ישראל שפירא, מכון אולטרה-סאונד, בית חולים אלישע, חיפה, טל. 04-8389022
ishapiro@inter.net.il

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[ishapiro1]

2.2 inches (5.5 cm)

[ishapiro1]

I use GE Voluson. Today I am using E8, but the fetuses in the video are taken from old examinations using GE Voluson 730 Pro (since 2002) and later GE Voluson 730 Expert.

[thisisamy4455]

Masturbating? I'm sorry but babies have no conception or ability to make the decision to derive pleasure from touching themselves. That was a horrible way to interpret something as innocent at discovering themselves.. They grab the umbilical cord the same way.. Are they also pretending it's a penis and rubbing it on themselves? Wow! Whoever wrote or interpreted that is a plain idiot... I mean really lacking any intelligence at all. If it's the doctor who said it first or wrote this... I wouldn'

[ishapiro1]

While ignoring the educated "compliments" written by you I can only regret that god did not provide all people with an equal amount of sense of humor. I can guess that if only "fetal masturbation" looked impossible to you, than you believe that "fetal shopping" (see at 2:03 min) does reflect reality…

I. S

[Nellz25]

Lol this video made me Laugh! is this real?

[ishapiro1]

@Nellz25

Absolutely real.

Israel Shapiro

[azizsubach1]

מדהים, למרות שאני מכיר חלק מהעוברים, עדיין החיים שלהם ברחם הם משהו שלא יאמן

[AndreaManion]

2:08 freaked me out... my little sister almost died during birth because the cord was wrapped around her next

[ItsTomatoBisque]

@thisisamy4455 Fetuses actually have been known to masturbate in the womb, female fetuses have even been observed reaching orgasm.

[35777]

@ishapiro1 aw, guess I had a miscarriage and did not realize, it was something I passed that very strange to me... looked like a peice of liver.....that was many years ago, but I still feel sad........oh poor baby :(

[Rgulick38]

cute video.

[35777]

how many inches long is 12-14 fetus

[yurijp]

What the model of u ultrasound equipament?

[whomper88]

ruful

[MsSpanglish]

Good video, funny and informative. And yes Doctors are allowed a sense of humor people! Just hope my son isn't doing that in my womb!

[rahul54shah]

Oh my god!!!!!!! Truly unbelievable! This is amazing. Words can't describe how great it is. Great job Dr. Shapiro. Really a great one... It's so sad that this video does not have 100 million views like a Lady Gaga video..

[20vampgirl]

@thisisamy4455 - Geez! Take it easy. Just because you're sexually frustrated and not getting any, doesn't mean it's sick and perverted, take a freakin chill pill AMY!

[20vampgirl]

Masturbation never killed anyone. It's healthy actually. And what else does the kid have to do in there for 9 months? :P

[Soullight86]

I never knew doctors had so much time on their hands

[twizzler789456]

Are babies able to cry and make sound in the womb? I've always wondered about that. :) I like how the twins interact with each other. It's like an instant bond between them. Is that why most twins have such an incredible bond as they get older?

[Rkjacks88]

Grow up. Relating that to masturbating is so gross and immature. And your a DR.? Thank God, not mine.

[productillo]

@thisisamy4455 fetal masturbation is scientifically proven, there is a medical study. Radiologist Israel Meisner publicized images and defining data that proves it on the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. If you google his name and name of the journal i believe you will find the article. And ps; before jumping into any conclusions read and analyze medical or reliable data so you don't sound like a "plain idiot" on the internet.

[egomez1287]

even if you dont call it masturbating , they 're grabbing without even knowing it. it;s a reflex ,just like when they're newborn and they grab your finger. they dont know they're doing that. any way, i love this video. i've shared it with family and friends. i wish my 3d & 4ds had come out this clear. supposedly my placenta was in the way but i still think if the lady had taken her time my ultrasound would've come out better. Great job Dr. Shapiro.

[shortbusw5]

This is so cute!



[ameathead2]

made me smile -- thanks!

[Nicolasa2010]

That was a cute video. Funny too. I can't wait to see my baby in 3D!!

[furvert23]

@thisisamy4455 they actually have monitors on them showing that they are receiving pleasure from it and doctors believe that it is intentionally done.