Although there is no direct medical benefit of receiving an elective 3D ultrasound, there may be many indirect benefits, as listed below. It is important to note that there has been no conclusive evidence in the medical literature to support these benefits, and in fact, the medical literature shows conflicting studies on these benefits. However, on the individual level, a pregnant woman may find any of the following benefits for herself personally.

• May reduce alcohol intake
• May encourage quitting smoking
• May help reduce other harmful health behaviors
• May help reduce intrapartum and post-partum depression
• Better able to visualize the baby
• May improve bonding between mother and child
• May improve bonding with the father, encourage greater involvement from the father
• Ability to determine the gender, which helps with planning for the baby and helps increase bonding through better visualization of the baby
• Able to share pictures with family and friends
• Historical record, pictures for the baby album
• Makes motherhood "more real"