3D pregnancy scanning - picture of the day

A blurry photograph is usually the first view most expectant parents get of their child. But not any more thanks to state-of-the-art imaging software which can map a foetus in incredible detail. Here, a 3D ultrasound scan shows twin foetuses at 12 weeks into the pregnancy. The technology was developed by Dr Bernard Benoit of the Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco, and will help doctors to identify medical problems sooner.
Illustration: GE Healthcare/SPL/Barcroft Media