Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Scans

I was recently called by my healthcare provider and they scheduled me for a prenatal checkup AND an ultrasound. This will be in January and I will be in my third trimester and now I’m wondering if this is something I should be worried about? I was looking online and they said that most healthy pregnancies have 2 ult...

I was really hoping to get good pictures of my twins today but there so squished in my stomach it’s hard to get pictures 😭 baby A is looking down while baby B has his foot in his brothers face 🥹

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Hello! I had my 20 week scan yesterday and was told I have a low lying anterior placenta 16mm. I know that it can move and most likely will but does anyone have this experience with a previous c section scar? I’m worried that it won’t move because of the scar which I also hemorrhaged and had a pretty nasty infection...

Anomaly scan at Ulster Has anyone had to arrange an anomaly scan recently? Had my booking appointment last night and midwife said you don't ring xray anymore, you ring maternity reception and they pass your details on. Did it this morning but just wondered how long it takes to get an appointment through. Just consc...

So I’m 2 weeks past my ovulation and my app says I’m 4 weeks today so when would I book a private early scan when my app says I’m 7 weeks first baby so don’t have a clue 😂

So I had my 28 week scan today they said babies head and legs are 70th percentile but his belly is measuring at the 90th percentile, we was referred immediately to a midwife for a second opinion who said the same and have now been booked for an additional scan on Wednesday, anyone had a similar situation, trying to ...

Hi all, just wondering if any of you mummy’s are plus size and have had a 4D scan? I have one booked for tomorrow and I’m really anxious that I’m wasting my money because I’m a plus size pregnancy! All my other scans they’ve been able to see what they need to see but just wanted to know if anyone else has experience...

Today I had what I thought was a 7 week early scan (they said baby measured at just under 6 weeks) and they saw the heartbeat, yolk sac and the baby. But they also also I had a bleed around the sac in my uterus. It was bigger than the fluid I had in their two weeks ago. She seemed to be telling me that this will lik...

Hi, I had a growth scan today I'm 34+4 and Baby's estimated weight is 5lb 2. I was advised that baby is on the smaller side but not too concerning. What did your baby's weigh at 34 weeks?

Hi! Was just curious if everyone’s baby was super active at this ultrasound or just chilling ? My baby was straight chilling with its little arms by its face and would punch back at the doppler but did not want to do much movement. It was making the doctor work for those shots haha. Was just curious about everyone e...

I got diagnosed with a very small one at my 9 weeks should I stop taking my baby aspirin?

Has anyone else had their 12 week scan but still feel uneasy and anxious? I feel like I was looking forward to 12 weeks for so long and now it’s here I don’t feel any less worried than I did before 😢🫶🏼

Can anyone tell me where I can view my scans? I've been clicking trying to find where the scan reports are

Has anyone else had an appointment for a Doppler scan I don’t get why I’m having 1 , I’ve just received a letter in the post for 10 days after my 20 week scan

Has anyone had a small baby at 17 weeks around the tummy? Bit worried

Hey I’ve just had my 20 week scan appointment come through but there’s an appointment immediately after with no description? I’ve asked what it’s for but they can take till next week to reply and it’s not something I had after my 20 week scan with my first Anyone know what it’s for ?

I have booked an early gender scan for tomorrow and now I’m worried how accurate it will be. Was your early scan correct?

Do they only send you for a growth scan if baby increases or decreases in percentile? Since I’ve been getting measurements baby has been 97 percentile and never mentioned a growth scan

Sorry I just feel like I’m an anxious mess and need reassurance 🙈 We’ve told our friends & family. I had my 12 week scan measuring 11 weeks 2 days, should I of waited until I specifically hit the 12 week mark or is it just the scan that technically everyone waits for? They said everything is where it should be and…