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When to book a private scan?

Currently approx 4w5d and going on holiday for 2 weeks when I’ll be 7w3d - keen to get an early scan before we go away, when should I book in for? After 6 weeks to hopefully see heartbeat?

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6 weeks 2 days subchorionic hematoma

I had an scan with the EPU in the hospital they said they found a subchorionic hematoma. Has anyone else had this?

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Smear test

Has anyone else had a smear test since giving birth? I booked my appointment as invited by my doctors and wanted to get it out the way but now the day is here I could cry I’m so nervous. Can anyone put my mind at ease?!

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Transvaginal Ultrasound

Went to get an ultrasound for an unrelated issue . At the time of my visit I’ve been having a hunch that I may be pregnant, I have also been feeling flutters and although I know it’s soon, I’ve been pregnant before so I’m familiar with the feeling. Could the ultrasound specialist have been able to tell me if I’m pre...

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Not sure is my 8 week scan too early? 😊

Too early to guess?

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Growth scan

Hi everyone, I’ve just had a growth scan as bump was measuring big, I know they say these are inaccurate but I am worried about how big the baby is! The sonographer wasn’t too worried and booked me in for another in 3 weeks time but I’m 29 weeks and the baby is measuring on the 99.7 percentile…very worried! Has anyo...

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Can hear my heartbeat in my ear

Has anyone else had this? I can hear my heartbeat in my ear and it is the most annoying thing! It started around 3 days ago and it's very often 😩

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Not after medical advice just wondering anyone had same

So I tested positive on clear blue 2/3 weeks on 18th Had early scan on 24th I thought I was around 6 weeks due to last period 11th march but measuring 5weeks Reason had scan was I was spotting since 22nd so 2 days before scan and I’m still spotting now not all time and not on pad only when wipe I’ve tried googling...

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4D scan

Is 25 weeks with an anterior placenta okay for having a 4D scan? I really want one but unsure the best time to have it done

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Early dating scan

I have a scan at 11 weeks instead of 12. Has anyone else had this? My first born was prem and I know I need more scans but they said from 14 weeks

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Telling your family

I'm 8 weeks tomorrow had our first scan a few days ago. I might wait until 9 -10 weeks for another scan before telling my parents. Only them for now. Has anyone else told family and i am looking for some good ideas of how to tell them. They don't know we've been trying for a baby but it has taken us a long ti...

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2 sacs

So I went for an early reassurance scan yesterday but it turns out my dates are off by a couple of weeks so I need to go back for a rescan. The sonographer showed me and my partner the screen and there was 2 sacs and said it might be a multiple pregnancy. Has anyone had this?? There is no twins in the family and to ...

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Another anterior placenta 😞

This is my 2nd baby and got told at the 12 week scan I have another anterior placenta which means another pregnancy not being able to feel all the beautiful kicks and movements like lots of other mums to be 😞 was really hoping it wouldn't happen again this time and it's just really disappointing, I feel like I'm…

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Too much fluid around the baby

What’s everyone’s experience of having to much fluid around the baby? Are you induced earlier? I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant and have another growth scan planned for Wednesday. At 34 weeks baby was estimated to be 6.2 pounds I was admitted to hospital on Thursday due to reduced movement and on Friday, they did ...

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Anyone else had same or similar

Hi I got positive clear blue saying 1/2 weeks on 16th went for early scan on 24th so a week later and I was under the impression as period was 11th march I was around 6 weeks but healthy sac was showing at 5 weeks and 1 day

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20 week scan

Next week I have my 20 week scan in the Norfolk & Norwich University hospital. Am I going to find out the baby gender? I heard that this depends on the hospital policy so I would like to know in advance

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Small bump/baby

Does anyone else have a small bump or have a baby that is measuring small on growth scans? My little one is measuring small and I’m starting to feel a little down and worried

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Early Reassurance Scan

I had my early scan today - thought I was 6+1 but I was actually measuring 5+3. Gestational sac, yolk sac and a very small sign of an embryo could be seen but no heartbeat as of yet! I have to return in 2 weeks! It’s going to be a long 2 weeks of waiting!!!! 😩🤣 this is our rainbow baby and our last pregnancy we…

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Hip click

Has anyone been referred to the hospital after the 8 week check due to one of the baby’s hips clicking? We’ve been referred and not sure what to expect next! Thanks!

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12 week scan

After being very anxious before my appointment I can happily announce that everything is fine and as it should be 🧡☺️. Due date has been moved forward from 7th to 3rd of November. Got nervous for a second I would have to leave the group 😅.

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