Today I book appiontment to see a midwife on the 1st of oct than I will be 9weeks and my GP said my 1st scan will be when I am 18th weeks, but my friends said I am suppose to have my 1st scan in 12th weeks..is this ok?
2007-09-04 08:10:56 · 12 answers · asked by lovelynfuller 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am ok with what my GP told, the waiting wont kill me, I waited to have the baby and I will what ever my GP said
2007-09-04 08:21:41 · update #1
Your doctor knows more than your friends. Lots of doctors wait until the 20th week for the first scan.
2007-09-04 08:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different areas have different policies on when the first scan is.
Sounds like in your area you will have blood tests at around 15-16 weeks, which might also involve a dating scan. This is instead of a 12 week scan and tests for the same things. You will then have an anomoly scan at around 18-20 weeks.
2007-09-04 20:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Scotland and I'm 7 weeks pregnant. Doc told me to book appt with midwife at 10 weeks and she will book scan for 12 weeks, then you get another one at 16 weeks. With my first baby, I only got scan at 16 weeks. They have only introduced the 12 week one recently
2007-09-04 10:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jane M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been 12 weeks when your friend was pregnant, but they change it from year to year. See what your midwife says as they don't normally do any tests until after 12 weeks, find out when they do the tests for Downs etc, as this I thought was done at 16 weeks, but then again it could have all changed again.
2007-09-04 08:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each doctor has their own preferences. I had a scan around 12 weeks ONLY because my doctor wanted to confirm my estimated due date. Typically, they do not scan until 18 to 20 weeks.
2007-09-04 08:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a scan at 12 weeks, but it was because I opted to do the first trimester screening. If you do not want to do any of the screening for downs, spine abifita (spelling?), etc. If you don't want to do these things and your Dr. thinks it is best, I don't see why waiting would be a bad idea.
good luck!
2007-09-04 08:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by Kali's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had two scans, one at 12 weeks and one at 20 weeks, i thought this was common practice for every normal pregnancy
2007-09-04 09:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by cracker jack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have a dating scan around 12 weeks then you WILL have an anomaly scan at 20 weeks
2007-09-04 08:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by BscHons 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was pregnant...a year ago...i had an internal ultrasound done around 10 wks and then the ultrasound where they run the thing over your tummy around 20 wks.
i'm in the US, though, so i don't know if they follow the same time frame here as you do there.
the best advice i can give you is this......
ALWAYS ask your dr ANY questions you may have. it's your body and your baby and right now, you're the only one who can stick up for your kid.
so aways ask....you'll get used to it!
2007-09-04 08:31:23 · answer #9 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pregnant myself, I'm scheduled for an ultrasound at 22 weeks. But I quess it all depends on your doctor or mid-wife. If you are really worried call the office and check. It will probably make you feel better and ease your fears.
2007-09-04 08:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by p32425 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋