A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. Here, we explain how they work and what they mean for you plus what it means if your scan is at 28 weeks, 34 weeks, or 38 weeks. Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. It means you don't need one. With both my babies they were wayyyy off! Often they're called 'growth scans' but also 'wellbeing scans'. We had an extra scan at 16w6d because we didn't want to wait any longer to find out the gender. Agree that you should take someone with you if you can, and I hope you get happier staff for this scan. 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. 06/01/2014 19:24. I am really nervous too. During pregnancy, there are 2 NHS scans that (generally) everyone will have: the 10 to 12-week dating scan and the 20-week abnormality scan. Remember: its not bad that your babys being monitored so closely. All of this depends on your personal situation. These scans DO measure your baby's size, though. Good luck x. I think its quite normal to feel this way, I know I did with my 1st two, I was convinced it would all end up being a false alarm or I'd have mc, but they both turned out fine. After waiting for the doctor, all is perfect! She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. Maybe gas maybe baby? Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to worry about. I keep telling myself to not worry. If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. Got my scan on Friday and super nervous. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. Please do tell us your story in the comments below! Hope it all goes well for you aroha77! 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. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. Super nervous. His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. That said, yes, you can book a private scan at any point during your pregnancy. xx, Your symptoms fading is normal for your dates and tummy ache is probably all the worrying. It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 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. You never know! I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. Told gender at 12 week scan! 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!!! 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. Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. It's our first baby, and I think what's making me feel worse is that I barely have any bump yet and I've still not felt any movement. There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. 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 Awww a little boy amazing, how's he looking? I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. I have maybe felt movement? 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm so so nervous! Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. I had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. "Its a way for us to screen out, pick up, the few babies that may have a problem. 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. We just hope all is well. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. "Your midwife will measure your bump and if it is smaller than expected, they may recommend a growth scan. Yay! It might also take 10 or so minutes for any results to be written up and shared with you. 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. Soooo happy. But still not far enough to feel consist (recognizable?) 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. If you have a scan during your 3rd trimester, it's called a 'growth scan' or 'wellbeing scan' - which is done to take your baby's measurements, and assess their health. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. Try and get some sleep and you will feel great when you get your little picture lol xx. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. 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. He just wanted to sleep lol.. if one of you is very petite, e.g. Likely, this will be a GROW chart. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. July 7th is my anatomy scan. 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), I honestly didn't even know where my dds head was at 12w. 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. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. Had my scan this morning. 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 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 couldn't care less about the DS. Hi im in a similar situation. Same! Thinking good thoughts for all of you! I worry all the time and I just hope when my baby is born he will be ok apart from the foot obviously.. just want to say good luck with your test results. Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. I don't have any advice just wanted to say that I'm in exactly the same position, 20 week scan is next week and I'm so anxious, even though 7 and 12 weeks scans were both were good. "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! 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. "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. When I asked about cleft palette she said she was not able to answer that and she for plenty of pics for dr so we should be good. Hugs xxx, Hi Rebecca. I will find out exactly what it was and let you know x. Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. 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!! 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). I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. I'm a FTM and the feeling is incredible. Im 18w 2d and havent felt amything either but same thing, lot of aches, staying positive tho! I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). 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 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. Hi. Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. 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. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. It means a lot.. I've been feeling movement for a week now and has been increasing in amount and intensity as baby gets bigger. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. I've just found out I'm about 6 weeks gone and I know I will feel the same this time till my 12 week scan. My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. Made me cry - happy tears, mind you, I feel the same but get this, my dr is a new one, had the same amazing dr with my other 3 and I miss him, Just had my 20 week scan, I'm not yet 20 weeks so the tech told me ahead of time if she doesn't see something clearly I'd have to go back. You guys are amazing I love the support on here. I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. 25/10/2021 22:36, @Maighread thank you so much! Docs dont think they need to keep an extra eye on things - as everything appears healthy, and you're not prone to any risk factors. 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. 19/01/2023 16:38. We know the frequency can be a real worry for expectant women, though. Down Syndrome was confirmed at 3 days old and we sobbed at first. Good luck! Add message. Good luck chads fianc! Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to have vanished and for past 2 days I've had a stomach ache. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! 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. The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". "If someone's going for a scan in the independent sector which is fine, there's nothing to stop them they need to ask who's doing the scan, and are they qualified? We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous. Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. I had an appointment with my midwife his morning and she said I might not feel anything noticeable until week 20 and that my partner might not feel anything external until week 25. brass magazine base pads, which screening is used to test for cardiovascular disease apex,