When do you usually get scans?
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Topic: When do you usually get scans?
Posted By: Moochiecat
Subject: When do you usually get scans?
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 7:27am
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Hi all
Im currently at 12 weeks and yesterday I saw my OB, i thought I would get a scan and maybe a DVD of the baby, as tonnes of my friends have, instead he just listened for a heartbeat which was there and strong, and that was it. I really wanted a picture to show my parents, as they are visiting us from Wgtn and my Dad has very late stage cancer and i wanted something to so him to cheer him up. I was so massively deflated that afterwards in the car with DH I burst into tears, ugh. Then we had a small argument because he thought I was being irrational - duh I'm pregnant! I had a scan at 6 weeks, but I really want to see the baby - Im the nervous type. Should I have asked for one? My next OB is not for 4 weeks and I find myself getting very nervous and to intimidated to ask questions. Next OB is with a different person (at the same practice/centre), so maybe I will feel more comfortable. Does anyone think I should ring up and ask for a scan to show dad. I just wondered when is the normal time to get scans? thanks in advance |
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 7:40am
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They quite often offer a scan at 12-14 weeks to do the nuchal fold test (which gives you a risk factor for downs) some docs/midwifes don't refer you though if they think you are already low risk. Normally the younger you are the less risk there is.
Did they ever talk to you about that scan? You could ring them and ask to be referred for it, or alternatively you can just pay to have the scan done privately, in CHCH they cost around $120. They do check a few other things at that scan but most things are checked at the anatomy scan which is a lot more in depth and is done between 18-22 weeks. Also you shouldn't be feeling intimidated by your OB, if that is the case you need to see someone else, it's really important that you are comfortable with your LMC. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 8:17am
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I as also disappointed that I wasn't offered a 12 weeks scan. MW said it wasn't required as I was low risk. You can insist on one though so why don't you call them and say it's important to your family to have one. You do have to pay though. I was happy to wait till my 20 week scan as you see so much more and often can find out the sex. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 9:58am
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I think you should just ring your OB & or MW if you have one and ask for a refferal form. It is your right to request to have one done for your own piece of mind. Like cuppatea said dont feel intimidated by anyone. Me personally I dont think it is right for a OB or MW to just assume you are Low risk for what ever reason. Call your OB or MW and ask if they can fax thru a referral to where ever you will go for a scan....Otherwise your next scan wont be until between 18-20 weeks....Good Luck ------------- http://www.bump-and-beyond.com/"> 
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 10:28am
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I had a dating scan and i was 5w2d and saw a heartbeat. Due to my paranoya (sp) from last pregnancy which was a blighted ovum, I had another at 7w2d. And now because I'm still such a worrywort, I am having another one on thursday at 10w2d.
All you have to do is really ask for one. They have to be coded, and my midwife has just put abdominal pain. My next is a 12w for the nucal scan, which the sonographer has recommended it to be at 13 weeks on the dot. Then next is at 18-20w for me. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 6:43pm
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I was offered the 12wk scan but I wouldn't terminate for any reason, so I'm stuck with only the 20wk scan unless there is some complication later on. 20wks is a good time for showing around though, the baby looks like a baby and is big enough to get face pics etc. -------------  |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 7:51pm
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Hehe busymum I was the same as you, wouldn't terminate either way, but I still got the NT scan 3 times (Jack was breech and they couldn't get the reading) just so I could see him again. Lol
Some places don't offer the 12week scan either, it's not funded in that area. Don't know where you are though? |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 12:57pm
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when i was pregnant with C six years ago , they didnt scan until 18 weeks unless there was a problem, at 12 weeks i heard the heartbeat (and was on cloud nine the rest of the day )
Personally ,i think since you have quite a big personal reason for wanting a scan , maybe you could explain the situation to your MW or gynaecologist ? or just book one yourself like some of the other girls have suggested. And as for your OB , he is there to listen to your worries, etc, its what hes paid for , so dont let him intimidate you ------------- 
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Posted By: Stogglebox
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 1:45pm
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I had a dating scan at 9 weeks....recommended by the midwife even though I was sure of dates - but I wasn't complaining cos it was cool to see the baby. I still don't really know why she referred me for that. I was also offered the 12 week nuchal scan but didn't want to terminate the baby even if they found something, so didn't have that. A couple of weeks ago I had the 18 week scan. If you can get a referral then you'll be able to get a scan - you have to pay for it anyway - I paid $35 each time... ------------- Mother of Natsumi Sarah born on 23 January 2009 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 2:09pm
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It does depend on where you are and th fundingthey have for the scans. Did you ask for a scan?? if you didn't I would ring and ask for one and state why you want it (for you dad as he is so sick), you may have to pay for it but you will still get it. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Mumma2be
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 4:05pm
We have gone private so it might be slightly different but generally i think its 12-13 weeks for the Nuchal test then again at 18-20 weeks which they measure all sorts of things. its totally personal, if you didnt want to go they cant force you. Alot of people who have said they wouldnt terminate either way still like to get the scan so they know how they are going and can prepare for anything that might show up. Like the others say, if you want a nuchal be firm and request one - tell them you have discussed with your partner/family and feel its important. Remember unless you push on somethings you wont get anywhere....goodluck!! 
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Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 9:44am
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I had major abdominal cramping at 6wks (ended up in hospital overnight). I ended up making a doctor's appointment the following day (even though by then I already had a mw), and told my GP how stressed and worried I was (I'd miscarried last year) so he organised me a 6wk scan just for my peace of mind. From there they recommended a follow up 8wk scan, again for our peace of mind.
We also knew we wouldn't terminate for any reason, so when my mw asked if we wanted the nuchal scan my response was "well, no... but i'd love to have a scan anyway to see bubs!" It didn't happen though. Then at 14wsk my mw couldn't find bub's heartbeat on the doppler, so I had a scan to check everything was ok. It was, and that was the BEST scan I've had - bubs was far more obliging then than at my 18-20wk scan. The reason I say all this is because: 1) you're at the perfect stage to get some great scan pics because bubs is now the size where you can get full body shots and profiles - and they're SO cute! 2) maybe you could phone them first to see if you can get a referral form. But if for some reason that doesn't work, maybe you could go to your GP, explain the situation, and if they're anything like mine, they might give you the referral form to get a scan? All the best - hope it all works out for you. Hugs 
Kristy. ------------- 
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