know if the baby's in the right position, how much fluids it has, how much it s weighs( i have a mild case of GD), how the placenta is doing...since they say it stops functioning faster.. etc.. i guess if i really want one.. i can request for one.. when is the best time frame to do that? my last one was the anatiomy scan. when i asked the dr about my next ultrasound he dindt seem to concerned becasuse he said...everythign has been good in this pregnancy so far...
im not sure what to do now.. should i request for one.. and if i do.. at how many weeeks? i am 33 now.. and i really hope i can have this baby by 38-39 weeks..
2007-03-14 07:42:21 · 13 answers · asked by Arsh S 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are concerned about the well being of the baby by all means request to have another ultrasound done ... but before you do that you should make sure that your insurance is going to cover it. Most insurance companies will only pay for 2 unless more are medically necessary that is why DR's dont do then more often
The DR will be able to tell you if the baby is in the correct position and everything by just doing a physical exam. For instance ... they measure the growth of your stomach/uterus to determine if the baby is growing properly and this can also tell them how much fluid the baby has. As far as the baby weight they estimate that off of how much you have gained.
Hope this helps ease your mind a lil bit. Congrats and best wishes
2007-03-14 07:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will request an ultrasound if he feels it medically necessary. As for knowing the answers to you questions... well, if you feel the baby moving on a regular basis, then the levels are probably normal. If at any time you notice a drop in movements, notify your doctor and they can do a non-stress test which hooks you up to a monitor and counts the babys movements. If they are below normal, they will do an ultrasound to check the fluid levels. As for the positioning of the baby, well, the doctor will feel on your stomach and will be able to determine what position he/she is in. They can also estimate how much the baby weighs that way too. An ultrasound just estimates the babies weight too. I had an ultrasound for my daughter at 36 weeks and they told me she was already almost 8 pounds... two weeks later they delivered her at 7 pounds 3 ounces. As for the placenta functioning, if it were not functioning correctly, then you would notice a lull in baby movement.
You can request an ultrasound but insurance probably won't pay for it unless there is medical necessity. I would just let the doctor decide if it is necessary!
As for wanting the baby early, well only time will tell. I don't recommend getting induced or having a c-section unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. I was induced with my first and it ended with a c-section and had a c-section with my second too. I would take the vaginally delivery any day over the c-section recovery. Just take it easy, walk A LOT, and have sex. All those things will prepare your body for delivery. And the walking and sex could even speed up the process.... Hope I helped. Congrats on your new baby and good luck!
2007-03-14 08:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by Yoohoo... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine without one. Even with your condition, it shouldn't pose a problem. You don't need to worry about position the baby is in right now. That can change from time to time until right before delivery. Your doctor will start to do internal exams on you in about 3 weeks, and they will be able to tell what position the baby is in and how big they think the baby is. Every time you go they measure your belly right? That's how they know how big the baby is. Your measurement should be the same as how many weeks you are, so if the doctor isn't worried, you don't need to be.
If the doctor thinks you need another ultrasound, they will order one for you. You don't need to have one unless they think it's necessary, and your insurance probably won't cover another one unless the doctor thinks it's needed. Since you do have GD, the likelyhood of them either inducing or doing a c-section early is likely. Babies to tend to be bigger with this, but it's nothing to worry about. Your doctor knows what is going on and will take every precaution they think you need. Good luck and stop worrying so much!! Enjoy the time you have left. It will be over so quickly!!!
2007-03-14 07:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is, the bigger you get the less you can actually see from an ultrasound. There does come a point when an ultrasound cannot tell you much more than what you already know. The doctors rely on experience, lab work and good old fashioned skill. Your ob can tell by feeling around whether the baby's in position or not, and unless you have leakage or some other symptom, the placenta is likely just fine.
2007-03-14 07:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to pay for an ultrasound if you want one at this stage in your pregnancy. Your doctor doesn't seem too concerned that anything is wrong. The doctor knows the position of the baby by feeling your belly. If you're really really worried you need to have a serious discussion with your doctor telling him that you're worried. Most doctors only give you one ultrasound and that's at 20weeks. Some doctors only give 2 ultrasounds!! They have to have good reason to do the ultrasound or the insurance company won't pay for it.
2007-03-14 07:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Shannon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 36 weeks and really wanted to have another ultrasound for my piece of mind too. I started feeling baby movement a long time ago. One day I didn't feel her move for 4 hours so I tried the usual things such as; drink cold fluids and lay on my left side. I still didn't feel her move so I called my doctor, they took me very seriously and told me to come in just to make sure, but they said she might just be having a lazy day and once you get to this stage the baby doesn't have as much room to move. They put a heart beat monitor on and she was just fine. I was just so worried and that put my mind at ease. So whenever you're in doubt, don't be afraid to ask for them to at least listen to your baby's heartbeat. They typically don't give another ultrasound unless they suspect something is wrong.
I can tell that my baby is turned head down because I can actually feel her feet and butt when she moves them just lower than my breasts. The nurse at my 36 week appointment actually felt my stomach to see which way she was, so most likely they will check by external touch once you get that far too, if not than just ask.
Overall, don't be afraid to ask about any concerns.
2007-03-14 08:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by ejc18_2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 34 weeks. I only get 1 ultrasound. That was at 20 weeks. That is all the insurance will pay. If you think you need another one I'd request it soon.
2007-03-14 07:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried, get another one, but know that there is a limit to how many ultrasounds you can get insurance to pay. You can request another, but be prepared to pay for it w/o insurance coverage.
Also, the doctors have ways to tell if everything is going okay. If it's not, they will, no doubt request another one - in that case, it will be covered by insurance.
2007-03-14 07:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by downinmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors will tell you if for any reason they need to do another one. Usuallly unless there is a risk or problem then all you get is the 20 wk ultrasound.
2007-03-14 07:46:01 · answer #9 · answered by ncc742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as ur keeping up with ur antenatal care then if there is a problem ur midwife will pick it up, stop worying if the doctor says there is nothing to worry about then enjoy the rest of ur pregnancy, ur midwife will tell u if the baby isnt in the right position and tell u exercises on how to help turn it if needed.
2007-03-14 07:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋