2007-08-16 09:17:13 · 28 answers · asked by jaidynsmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I work in a free standing imaging center in Northern California. Our ultrasound room is very small, so we only allow the mom-to-be and one other person (usually the father-to-be) to be in the room for the study. If a patient brings extra family members, we complete the MEDICAL study, then bring everybody else in for a quick tour of the baby. As an ultrasound technologist, it can be very hard to concentrate when you have a large group of people standing behind you, talking and laughing or asking "what's that?"
Ultrasound studies are very user dependant. You don't want your sonographer to be distracted from your medical exam....you want her to be able to concentrate on your baby.
As for your child, I have seen very few young children who enjoyed the ultrasound exam. They are told that they are going to see the baby, then the child sees the ultrasound, and it does not look like a baby. Also, few young children can sit still for the length of an exam (30-45 minutes). They generally get very bored, very quickly.
I would say that the best way for you to handle this situation is to bring everyone. Then have one person accompany you to the exam room, while your child stays with the second person. They can take a walk, or play in the waiting room. Ask the sonographer if, after the exam is complete, you might bring your child and the other person in for a peak. I am always very happy to do that for a family.
2007-08-17 08:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Lissacal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ultrasound rooms that I have been in aren't that large. I don't think I would suggest taking that many people. It would probably work out best if you take one person that could hold your little girl while you have the ultrasound. Good luck.
2007-08-16 09:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by BellaB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the policy where you're going, but even if they allow it, I don't think it's appropriate. Some places make videos- you can show everyone at home. Or you'll get at least a few photos.
I know you just want to share your excitement, but ultrasounds are to look for fetal deformities and to make sure the baby is growing okay- NOT for everyone to gawk at while the technician is trying to do their job.
You could always call and ask.
2007-08-16 09:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know....both times we went to have our ultrasounds for our kids, there was always the family that brought the whole clan!!! That is a doctor's office, not a reunion. The seating there is for the patients, not grandma, cousin sue, aunti viola, momma nelly, and the 5 kids!!! take someone with you to share the moment, but keep in mind, there are OTHER expecting families there also that didn't ask for your horde.
2007-08-16 09:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your OBGYN at my last visit this girl took back 6 or 8 people it was kinda crazy but they let her do it. Good Luck with the ultrasound :)
2007-08-16 09:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mel_Luc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the place you are going to b/c sometimes they have a limit to how many people can be in the ultrasound room b/c at mine it was a spouse or partner and if you have another child they had to be over 5 i believe
2007-08-16 09:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Erin S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take them with you to the office, but they won't let you in the room I don't think. You can always ask the person performing the ultrasound and see what their rules are for those things.
2007-08-16 09:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by Paula 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would call my doctors office and ask.You dont want to many ppl in the way.Your significant other is fine.I dont know how old the child is but is she really old enough to understand what she will be looking at or hearing?If not i suggest a babysitter.I know this is a special moment in your life but make sure you wont be in any doctor or nurses way by doing this.
2007-08-16 09:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by dede 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All Doctors and Techs have different policies on this. So call ahead. I had one Tech allow no more then 3 and I had one say only 1 extra person was allowed. So call an advance so no ones feelings are hurt or your not on the spot to choose favorites. Good Luck I hope they allow everyone you want in, in.
2007-08-16 09:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably but you should call ahead to make sure. I brought my husband, My Mother in Law and my BFF and the tech was kind of perterbed at me because the room is small and it gets stuffy. So, you might just call ahead to at least warn them.
Good Luck!
2007-08-16 09:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kyler's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋