I'm 35 weeks, and just had an ultrasound last month my third one. They did it for a growth measure which everything turned up fine. Today when i had my check up they measured my belly with one of those measuring things and again said everything looks good measuring right up.
On my way out they said they wanted to do another ultrasound on growth? Why? If everything is okay what is the point.
I have had no problems through out my whole pregnancy, and have gained 33 pounds. My due date is Oct. 24, and they say if i go that long it will be a 7 pd. baby.
So what is the point in another ultrasound it just worries me.
2006-09-15 11:11:18 · 10 answers · asked by mellow_26241 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
My baby and my belly measured small my whole pregnancy and I delivered a healthy 5lb 14oz boy full term. Yes he was small but I am a small girl so take in account that you can measure off if you are not "average" size. They just do ultrasounds as a percautioary. If you are really nervous call your dr and just ask why. Dont feel wierd or funny about asking because that is what he is getting paid for. It is the health of your child and as a mother you have the right to know every reason they are doing things. I hope it all goes well for you.
2006-09-15 14:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. If everything is OK with your measurements and there are no problems with your placenta, there really should be no reason for another ultrasound. A 7 lb baby is certainly no cause for concern. They only worry if the baby is suspected to be over 9 lbs. If your doctor says it's just routine and you don't want to have an unnecessary test then you have the right to say no to it.
2006-09-15 19:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by gspmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is routine at my doctors office to do an ultrasound at 38 weeks to check fluid levels and positioning. You might want to check if you are being billed for all these ultrasounds. My doctor is a specialist and renowned for her work and she says it is only imprtant to do ultrasounds at 8 weeks, 20 weeks, and 38 weeks, this may be a way for your doctor to make some extra money. On the bright side it is always nice to see your darling baby!
2006-09-15 19:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by TRISHTHEDISH76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may just be the doctor. I had the same dr for my first 3 and he only did 2 ultrasounds (and I heard that was more than usual) but the dr that I went to for my last baby gave me an ultrasound almost every other visit! After the 3rd baby was born in the ER by the attending OBGYN (who by the way became my new OBGYN for the 4th) and unexpectedly breech..... I never questioned a thing. Believe me.... better safe than sorry
BTW all 4 of my kids are fine and beautiful, but the ER drs thought I was going to lose my 3rd due to the circumstances of his birth - it was the attending OBGYN that reassured me he was going to be fine.... that was why I switched to her, she saved my baby and never had a doubt.
2006-09-15 18:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong.
When i had my first baby they gave me 3 or 4 ultrasounds, and there were no complications in the pregnancy.
I had a set of twins as my second pregnancy and i had to have around 10 because they are typically concerned about twin's growth in the womb.
Dont worry
I'm sure everything's fine or he would have mentioned something.
2006-09-15 18:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by crazyy4youu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no harm in having an ultrasound. It doesn't hurt you or the baby, so relax. Since you're so close to your due date (only five weeks), they probably just want to check your fluid levels. I wouldn't worry about it.
I'm 32 weeks pregnant right now and I'm scheduled for another ultrasound in two weeks. I love seeing my baby on the monitor!
2006-09-15 18:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they want to make sure the baby doesn't get too big. I would call your doctor and just ask why they want to do another ultrasound.
2006-09-15 18:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are just being thorough. It could be that maybe you are measuring a little big and they are afraid that you will go into labor early. Sometimes they just don't say those things because they don't want to freak you out if it really isn't anything.
2006-09-15 18:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your doctor wants to make sure everything is fine he wants your baby as healthy as you want it so trust him if he feels he needs to do it for your baby's sake let him but if he said everything is alright he probably means it
2006-09-15 18:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Surfer_69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might also be checking for positioning.
2006-09-15 18:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by lynnca1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋