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8 week scan.

Hey all! Planning on getting an early scan at 8 weeks just to calm my nerves. My question is. Can this be a belly scan like normal, or will it be internal?

R
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Worried about symptoms disappearing at 12 weeks

My scan isn’t for another 6 days and I’m getting a little nervous, even though I think it’s normal and I should just enjoy feeling better. Anyone else feeling/felt this way? I need a little reassurance

M
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Private scans

Hello Just found out that I am around 6 weeks pregnant. I'm so desperate to have a private scan done to make things real and know there's a baby and he/she are okay. Can anyone recommend a private ultrasound clinic?! Thank you ❤️

Incognito
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20 week scan

Had my 20 week scan today and been told I have a low lying placenta. Anyone else have / had this and their placenta has changed position before birth ?

S
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Plus’s size 18 weeks

When did you guys feel fluttering or kicks ? This is my first baby boy Feeling anxious as not got another scan till 20 weeks worried something is wrong Don’t feel or look pregnant at all Advice please

Incognito
4

36 week growth scan

If you’ve had a 36 week growth scan, how big is baby measuring. Had mine today and estimated 7lb 4

Incognito
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12 weeks scan yesterday - boy or girl?

I am not sure but I think I can see his bits... Or maybe it's unfortunate position?

V
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Growth scan results: abnormal?

Hi girls! I’m not looking for medical advice but I just got the growth scan results and it says Abnormal: abdomen, left and right kidney, what does that mean?

Incognito
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Newborn ultrasound for hip dysplasia?

My little one was born breech, so her pediatrician has ordered an ultrasound to check for hip dysplasia. Has anyone’s newborn had one? FTM wondering what to expect since it’s so tough to see her in pain or upset.

K
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Any more scans after 20 weeks?

After 20 week scan is there anymore? I’m 28 weeks .. do I get the 28-32 week scan offered or the 36-40 one? For growth scans or is that it for scans?

Incognito
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Baby’s weight 36 weeks ???

What was baby’s weight at 36week scan?

Incognito
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Boy or girl??!

This was my 12 week scan now 14w5d I have such a strong feeling it’s a girl but obviously i don’t know I’m so impatient! What do you guys think??

E
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4D scan at 27 weeks

Have my 4d scan today should i drink beforehand or better to have an empty bladder?

Incognito
1
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Advice needed 🙈

Today I am supposed to be 6 weeks 5 days pregnant, 18 months ago i had a 34 week stillbirth and prior to that I had 3 back to back early miscarriages *5th pregnancy and no living children* Last Friday at 6 weeks I went and had a private HCG beta done as my clear blue digital was showing 2-3 one day and then 1-2 ano...

Incognito
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Boy or girl??

We had our scan last week dating at 12 weeks + 2. I have no idea!

B
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Ultrasounds

How often are you getting ultrasounds when you see the doctor? I haven’t had one in over a month and I have to wait another three weeks to get one. I’m 33 weeks and the dr said the next one is at 36 weeks! Ugh!

Incognito
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Low heart rate

I just had my dating scan and at 7 weeks baby’s heart rate is measuring low (92bpm), measuring a week behind. The internet tells me this means unlikely survival. Feeling quite down about it, has anyone had success stories with a low fetal heart rate?

Incognito
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Large Yolk Sac? No Fetal Apple?

My LMP was March 31, but I ovulated late at CD19 on April 18. I should be 5w3d today. I had an early ultrasound at my OB office and my gestational and yolk sac measured 5 weeks 6 days, no fetal pole was see. My HCG was also 13,233 on Thursday (4 days ago). Is it concerning that my gestational is measuring big and t...

C
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length of 12 week scan uk

I have severe anxiety in general, i am curious to know how long my scan will last tommorow. Honest answers please. When i have anxiety attacks i litterally hyperventilate and shut down. So im anxious that ill end up just walking out the scan.

Incognito
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Boy or girl?

Terrible scan pic but interested if anyone has any predictions. I did NIPT so it’s just for fun!😊

Incognito
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