How many ultrasounds are normally given during pregnancy? I only had one, and I'm 39 weeks. I feel like there should have been more.
2006-07-23 19:01:14 · 7 answers · asked by chrisbee 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should have had one at about 16-19 weeks...Then if your doctor felt it was necessary another later in your term. If your doctor felt you were healthy enough there would be no reason for another.
2006-07-23 19:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a normal, healthy pregnancy - only one ultrasound is medically necessary. This is usually done between weeks 18-22.
In a higher risk pregnancy, such as a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc) - a woman will have 2-3 ultrasounds, to make sure that each baby is getting the same growth.
I'm a lucky one. My doctor has a portable ultrasound right in his office. I had my first ultrasound at around 5 weeks of pregnancy. And, as twins were found - I am considered a higher risk pregnancy. therefore, I see my OB/GYN every 2 weeks, and get to sneak another peek at the babies. I have also already had one major ultrasound, and will have 1-2 more. But, there's a down side to it. I'm a high risk pregnancy. Will have many more tests to take, will be bedridden soon.
Don't be so glum about how many ultrasounds you've had. Be glad that you've had a low risk pregnancy. And besides, a lifetime being a mother is more rewarding than 15 minutes on a tv screen.
2006-07-24 22:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a normal pregnancy usually one will suffice, around 7 months.
if there is a question about your last menstrual period, then it would help if you have one during the 1st 3 months of pregnancy, just to fix the expected date of delivery.
for high-risk pregnancies, a monthly ultrasound might help in order to monitor the progress of fetal development starting at 5 months, and may progress to a bi-monthly or even weekly ultrasound as you approach term.
in some countries, like japan for instance, a monthly ultrasound appears to be mandatory but it's not certain what advantage it has if it's just a normal pregnancy.
2006-07-24 23:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by drbob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your insurance carrier, some only allow that you get 1 others go up to 3. But depending on your and the baby's health it could have been more if there was something wrong.
2006-07-24 02:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lil's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your healthy and the baby is healthy you will only have one, unless you have a really cool doctor. I had 4 because I have a bicourneate uterus. But my baby is healthy and turning one!
2006-07-24 02:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by squish72705 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually only one or two for the duration, unless there are complications. Hey don't feel bad, we went without them for thousands of years!!!!
2006-07-24 02:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by metrobluequeen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If everything is fine, they don't do another one.
2006-07-24 02:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋