I'm about 10 weeks pregnant due July 30th 2008.
The nurse said there doing an ultrasound this thursday why would they do one this early?
I had a miscarriage in 2001, but I had a child perfectly fine after that so why would they do it so early? She was saying this way they can make sure July 30th is the right date but they never did more then one the last 2 kids..Just curious
2007-12-31 15:37:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
To confirm the due date.
2007-12-31 21:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Gaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are just checking the size of the baby to verify the due date. My earliest was at 6 weeks(the baby is a little dot). Enjoy it, it's a very emotional experience!
2007-12-31 17:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, they do this to determine the due date. Also, an U/S at this time of your pregnancy gives you a due date that is usually at the most 5 days off.
The other reason is to determine how many babies you're carrying.
Don't fret, it's normal to have an U/S this early, it's not because of your miscarriage.
Congrats!
2007-12-31 15:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by jaydeee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You said the nurse told you it was to check the date of the fetus. If you aren't 100% sure of your LMP or if you have a history of irregular cycles, then they will check. Plus it depends on the doctor. Some like to have that reassurance, especially if you are a new patient in their practice. I am pregnant with my 5th and sometimes I have had an ultrasound before 20 weeks and sometimes I haven't. Doctors are usually very straight forward in why they are requesting that you have a scan outside of the suggested time frame. So unless your doctor has said that they are concerned that something is wrong with the baby, then don't get yourself worked up about it. Lay back, relax, and enjoy the extra opportunity to see your little one before they make their grand entrance.
2007-12-31 15:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy of 6 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm nearly 13 weeks and I've already had two. A dating scan at 7 weeks and another at 12 weeks (last thursday). They would just be checking that all is going well and how many babies are in there. Its very normal.
congrats and best of luck
2007-12-31 15:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. I had 1 at my first appointment and another at my next appointment. I had 1 at 20 weeks to. And one for some optional testing.
2007-12-31 15:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They just want to make sure all is okay
2007-12-31 15:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by vanillacream753 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had an ultrasound at about 8 weeks for all three of mine. They just want to make sure the baby is growing at the rate it should for the due dates. Good Luck!
2007-12-31 15:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by lostintranslation 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAD A AN ULTRASOUND EARLY TO JUST TO MAKE SURE OF THE DUE DATE AND I HAD BAD MORNING AND NIGHT ALL DAY SICKNESS
2007-12-31 15:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they did one at my first appointment 8w6d. to make sure there is only one and to check the due date. even tho i knew and she measured right on to the day. it will be fun to see it and hear its heartbeat anyway right? good luck
2007-12-31 15:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by Brittnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋