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Down syndrome ?

We did a scan when I was pregnant that said could be a potential risk of Down syndrome due to thick nuchal fold however pedietrician said no Down syndrome when she was born a lot of people have said she has a short neck and it could be a symptom ? Does short neck automatically means something is wrong or can it be ...

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Gender wrong at 20 weeks scan

Im 30 weeks pregnant and went for a scan the other day as I’d been having reduced movements so was sent for one. We were told they were certain we were having a girl at our 20 week scan. I went for my scan at 30 weeks only to be told I’m having a boy. It’s kind of been a struggle to adjust to the change as we had al...

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TW No heartbeat

I had some cramps last Sunday and then have had brown spotting on and off all week. I just had a really bad feeling and have been getting very emotional about it. So today we booked a private scan at window to the womb.. i was 8weeks 2 days. the silence while they do the check is deafening.. They confirmed no heartb...

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12 week scan

Should I take cash for the photo or they accept cards ? 🤔

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Breast cyst

I’m waiting to see my doctor but of course panicking a little… i found a lump in my left breast that is quite painful and will move under my skin if touched. I’ve been on dr google and it mentioned breast cancer doesn’t normally move. Just wondering if anyone has experienced cysts like this before?

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12 week scan

Had our scan yesterday, due 19th November! Crazy thinking that’s only 6 months away! Any gender guesses??

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36 weeks growth scan

Baby boy is weighing 7 lbs 4 ounces and is already head down. They told he is in the 81%ile. That's good right? Do you think he could get bigger before he is born? I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet him

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Really worried after reassurance scan

Had scan thinking I would be 6w 1d, I know exactly when I ovulated but baby measured 5w 5d (there was a flickering heart beat and they’ve invited me to go back for a rescan next week) but I am so worried these measurements wouldn’t even work out as I got a positive test at 8DPO which would then mean I was only 5DPO ...

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Heartbeat sound in ear

Has anyone been hearing a heartbeat sound in their ear? I have been hearing it for a few weeks now whenever I turn or bend down and only in my right ear Not sure whether it’s something to worry about

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Measurements

Got my baby measured yesterday while in the hospital for borderline preeclampsia and he’s measuring at 38 +6 but I’m only 37+ 2 and new estimated due date is 5/20 I’m hoping that’s accurate and he comes early this mama is so ready I’m more worried about his head measurements as it was almost at 41 weeks 😱

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Anyone else due Christmas Day?

Had an early scan at 7 weeks and my due date is Christmas day! This is our second so a bit worried about being in hospital over Christmas when we have a toddler already so thinking to do Christmas a few weeks early this week to ensure it’s still special 😊

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Anterior placenta

Anterior placenta at 12 weeks scan, can it still move by 18-20 weeks? I read that it can. Or does it stay in the same place.

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16 +4 private scan

Baby decided to be awkward and was laying upside down with their back to the sonographer, even had their legs crossed not that we want to know the gender just made me giggle 🤭

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Gender reveal

Hi Ladies, we had our gender scan today I’m 17+3 and absolutely thrilled to say we’re having a baby girl 🩷🎀🩷 Due 16th October & couldn’t be happier!!! Xx

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General Question

I had my 20 week ultrasound Tuesday and was wondering if my baby weighing 11 ounces & being in the 45th percentile a good thing ? I wasn’t concerned at first but why did the percentile thing get me overthinking once I looked it up 😭

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Documenting pregnancy journey - ideas!

Hey! So I’m having my 4th and last baby in December And I wanted to document my pregnancy, but not sure what kind of things to include in it! So I can’t include any videos from appointments/scans because they don’t allow that where I live. And I really can’t afford a private scan, although I’m tempted to save up...

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