Pregnancy Scans

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Anyone got tips?

Has anyone got any tips on how to get baby moving on scan. I'm 22 weeks nearly 23 and this is my last scan for them to check baby. I just want him to be in a good position

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MatB1

Hey mommas! Does anyone know when we get our matb1 forms? I’ve had my 20 week scan but didn’t see a midwife. My next midwife appointment isn’t till the new year xx

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Early pregnancy scans!

Has anyone had an early pregnancy scan yet? I am not sure when is best to go. My due date is 07/08/25 and I am trying to be patient, but it’s so hard! I have booked a scan for 20/12/24 to hopefully reassure myself that everything is fine before telling some close family (there is no way they won’t clock on if I don...

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Hey baby

Has anyone booked a private scan with hey baby. If so do you recommend them? I see people mention window to the womb often but not hey baby so just skeptical

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Nub theroy and gender scan

I had my scan read for the nub theroy at 13 weeks and I've had multiple results for girl. I went for our gender scan 2 days ago at 14+4 and we got told its a boy. What's the chances it would be a swollen girl instead of a boy at this gestation? I'm absolutely gutted as this would be my 3rd boy. I was also told t...

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Early scan

I'm 6w+4d today and I'm debating on booking an early scan at 8 weeks+. I did this with my first and it was a positive experience and definitely helped put my mind at ease. The issue I'm finding is that the only appointments available to book means id be closer to 9/10 weeks+ and then 2 weeks later I'd get my 12 we...

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Dating scan

Hi everyone was just wondering when everyone got their letter for their dating scan I’m 9+5 weeks now I had my booking appointment at 6 weeks and still haven’t had my dating scan letter come through

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Dermatology appointment

I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant and received an email regarding a dermatology appointment 🤔 is this normal? I didn’t have this with my 1st pregnancy. Any ideas?

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12 week scan

Do you get your appointment for your 12 week scan after you’ve saw your midwife?

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Boy or Girl🩷💙

Finding out the gender next week at 16 weeks. This is my scan for 12 weeks and 1 day. So just for fun wanted to see what people think it is. Boy or girl 🩷💙

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Left lateral High placenta

Had my 20 week scan midwife thought I have left lateral high placenta . She didn’t seem alarmed but google seems to say otherwise with many risks. Any advise on what it actually means ?

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Ectopic pregnancy

Looking for some advice on ectopic pregnancies.. I just got my BFP yesterday at 11DPO and tested again this morning and the line looks stronger, but I have been feeling a bit of pain in my left lower abdomen and I’m freaking that’s it’s ectopic 😓 I just have a bad feeling for some reason! I don’t really have any…

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20 weeks scan at hospital

So I had my 20 weeks scan. We asked for the gender of the baby and they told us. Is there a possibility that they might be wrong? Does everyone go off what they tell you there and then or did anyone get a private scan to confirm this. I’m not sure what to do. I’m thinking about getting a private scan. Any advice ?

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Bump

Stupid question- I’m 6 weeks pregnant and I look at my stomach everyday to see if it’s growing or not. I assume the worst and wonder if I’m still carrying a baby. Is it normal to feel like this? Constantly anxious. I have a private scan booked already for 10th December. Help

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Umbilical cord around baby’s neck

I am 31 + 4 and I went for a private scan yesterday and was told umbilical cord is around baby’s neck and that I should mention this at my next midwife appointment. Has this happened to anyone else and are you worried? Scared because how would I have known had I not had a private scan (as I have no other scans after...

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Anxiety

This is my 5th pregnancy (4 losses in between 2021 & 2022) I then decided to have a break and had no plans to get pregnant anytime soon! However…. I tested the other day, and to my surprise, I am pregnant! Going of my LMP(23//10/2024) and my cycle date being 34-35 days long, I am roughly 4w 4d. I have multiple sy...

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