Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. He's perfectly fine now. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. All you need to know is that the protocol encourages use of a special chart for your unborn baby, designed around you and your personal situation, opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach used in the past. Growth scans to track your babys size, weight and health are not uncommon. I just want everything to be okay with them. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. She did put the doppler on me and as soon as she placed it - POW - a kick and then another and then she switched sides and got the heartbeat. I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. I just wish I could trust more that everything is going okay. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker so relived and feel so silly for worrying, I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. I'm totally naggy all the time as well. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. You guys are amazing I love the support on here. If you still want to talk then email me. On the off-chance something's not right, your docs can use this knowledge to recommend the best possible course of action for you and your baby. My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?!
So nervous about 12 week scan tomorrow - netmums.com At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! Keep calm and enjoy x, I felt exactly the same way for my 12 week scan I was petrified they wouldn't be any heartbeat but I'm now 20 weeks and I have my 20 week scan tomorrow and it's the one scan I am actually looking forward to! These scans DO measure your baby's size, though. They should also keep you informed as to next steps, such as booking in another scan. I am really nervous too. Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? Yay! It could be because your baby is either measuring too small for the 34-week mark (on average), or a bit larger than expected, or due to other risk factors. I found out today at my follow up appt that I have an anterior placenta , I have my anatomy scan Thursday afternoon.we have had a scan at 6 weeks and a Amnio at 17 wks. "The outcome when they come out of the scan will be either: "Everyone should be treated individually, as in, the scan results should be interpreted in the context of that woman and her size, ethnicity, etc theres various charts for those. during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! 19/01/2023 16:38. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. I don't see ds when I look at her I just see our beautiful English Rose. I never imagined I'd be like this at all. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. Add message. These growth scans usually take place in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. Try not to worry as stressing yourself out is the worst thing u can, easier said than done I know, good luck. The waiting and the unknown is the worst. We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. I ordered a Doppler last week off of Amazon Prime and my anxiety has gone away because I've been listening to my little bebes heartbeat every morning since, but I'm still so worried. It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! Yes there! WHAT WERE YOUR BABY'S MEASUREMENTS AT 20 WEEKS? I just want everything to be ok. My MIL and sister in law wanted to discuss childcare last night, wanted me final decision. I couldn't care less about the DS. I have maybe felt movement? A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. She was told many years ago that her baby had problems with his legs and feet and possible other problems they even went to the extent of suggesting a termination. 20w scan is a bit longer than the 12w. Thinking of you and still sending all the positive thoughts for yours - I know how mentally tough this wait is! Agree that you should take someone with you if you can, and I hope you get happier staff for this scan. "On the whole, the vast majority will have a perfectly healthy straightforward pregnancy, and these wellbeing scans are being done to reassure us that despite whatever risk factors they have, that their babys health is all going to be well," says Professor Basky. Good luck! "She then went into hospital at 36 weeks because she thought her waters had broken (they hadn't) and was told she was measuring 3 weeks ahead!
Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. Usually, its just a precaution. Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. I feel like I still am a little. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer (Ultrasound) for the Society of Radiographers (SoR) stresses that NHS growth scans are always done for a reason - you don't need one unless you're told you do. I was absolutely terrified as I'm a NICU nurse and have looked after lots of babies whose Mum's got bad news at their 20 week scan. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! I'm another FTM and I'm so worried about my scan. Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: if your fundal height is measuring smaller or larger than expected for your baby's gestational age if your placenta is looking low at the 20-week scan if you have diabetes or gestational diabetes if you have a history of premature delivery if you have a history of pre-eclampsia potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. Still not totally convinced all will turn out ok but I think that's just how I'm wired! I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! Try and get some sleep and you will feel great when you get your little picture lol xx. Good luck! After waiting for the doctor, all is perfect! Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". With both my babies they were wayyyy off!
Nervous for 20 week scan The Bump If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). Anonymous. My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date.
The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. I was the same with Ds. I suffer from anxiety too and also had a 'bad feeling' about my 12 wk scan and was like preparing myself for the worse so when they told me I wouldn't be surprised. A GROW (Gestation Related Optimal Weight) chart is a "customised antenatal chart for plotting fundal height and estimated fetal weight", according to Perinatal.org.uk. It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 weeks. I worry constantly and its not in my nature to worry really. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. I'm 2.5w away from my 2nd A/S (baby was lazy so they couldn't get all the necessary photos the first time) - not that I'm counting, I'm 20 weeks today and can't feel any movement. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. With my first baby, my now 5 year old son, we found out that he had a cleft lip/palate at my anatomy scan so going through that has opened my eyes that something could potentially be wrong and it is terrifying. "If you are having growth scans," explains MFM's favourite GP Dr Philippa Kaye, "it is because there has been a concern about how the baby is growing. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. And speak to the midwife or doctor.". I always get so nervous before OB appointments. 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. I know this time is terrifying and steals your excitement and replaces it with fear of the unknown, hang in there, reach out for support xx, Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck ladies! I haven't felt anything either. We found out we're having another girl and beyond excited.
In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? Been crying all day, depressed, taking it out on my OH when I should be so excited, but I'm really convinced there's going to be no heartbeat/no baby at all. He says you could have anywhere from 2 to up to 8 or 9 scans. That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. It is an estimate, though: its been reported in the past that theres a 15% margin of error when it comes to weights determined by growth scans. He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. "A woman may present during the pregnancy with some symptoms, for example, they most commonly have: "These are things that occur unexpectedly during the pregnancy, where it is important for us to know that the baby is well and therefore a scan would be arranged," explains Professor Basky. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. Multiple growth scans in your 3rd trimester mean doctors need to keep a close eye on how your babys growing. Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? So, dont panic, and dont be afraid to ask your doctor questions, and share your concerns with them. My aunt said they initially told her that the baby only had one leg and then after a more detailed scan they said he did have two but he had very bad club feet.
Very nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet How accurate?? 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. Please do tell us your story in the comments below! Thinking good thoughts for all of you! I haven't felt any movement either but the tech confirmed I had an anterior placenta so I should feel him in a few weeks more than likely. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. Your exactly the way i was started having niggly pains in pelvis and groin getting worked up bout scan which was Monday just gone, thinking the worse and you know what everything was just fine just like yours will be!! Did you have growth scans in pregnancy?
Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. My daughter had a lot of health issues last year before and after she was born and she ended up passing away at 2 months, so I am very fearful that something could be wrong with this baby. Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. Remember: its not bad that your babys being monitored so closely. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. Very nervous too. It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to worry about. I won't be having my anatomy scan for another 4 weeks and will be very nervous until I get to see baby for the first time and know everything is developing as it should. ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT AT 20 WEEK SCAN, Has anyone been told the wrong sex at 20 week scan? However, I kept reassuring myself that, even though I see sick babies day in day out, that is NOT the norm and that most scans go smoothly. Sending you lots of best wishes, I had my ultrasound last week at 19 weeks and the baby was moving around sooooo much, he is perfectly healthy and everything is normal for me!!! Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. I have mine in an hour and I'm a freaking nervous wreck!! This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. What were babys measurements at 20 week scan? The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". I have felt my little booger like crazy & wasn't worried about that so much as all the other things that could of been wrong(ie dilated kidneys, the fluid on the brain, spinal issues, heart issues, cleft palette) like everything you could imagine, i worried about it. I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. So happy for you. The experts we've spoken to disagree on this one though - so we reckon it's on a case-by-case basis! As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! I just had mine and it went great except they told me his kidneys were a little dilated but it was going to be ok and it happens a lot with boys and usually resolves itself.. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. Glitterbug09 says: "My SIL was told she was measuring small to begin with and then she was told that her measurements were spot on. They will be extremely cautious over scans but it's most likely that baby just has club foot. She didn't agree to it and gave birth to her little boy, he did have to have operations to correct his club feet and wear braces on his legs for quite some time but he has absolutely no other issues and is now 18 years old and you wouldn't know any difference. I'm so anxious, I keep trying to tell myself statistically everything is fine . I keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan?
Told gender at 12 week scan! Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! Growth scans in pregnancy are done to monitor your babys health inside the womb, and check they're around the right size for their gestational age. They're part of a plan called GAP (Growth Assessment Protocol), which is all part of an NHS campaign to reduce the number of stillbirths across the UK. I had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. That said, yes, you can book a private scan at any point during your pregnancy. They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! They'll only be scheduled in if doctors want to be reassured that any symptoms, concerns about baby's movements or risk factors aren't affecting your baby's health. . X, Hi. We were offered test but I declined. Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: You'll also be asked to come in for a scan as-and-when, based on the presentation of certain symptoms, according to Professor Basky.
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