Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. Im terrified beyond belief! You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. 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. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. He just wanted to sleep lol.. Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. 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. I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . Same! :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! I feel like I still am a little. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. So hurry Thursday please! P.S. 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. I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. 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.. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. I don't see ds when I look at her I just see our beautiful English Rose. Seeing that helped because I thought I had been feeling things, but it was nice to get the confirmation that I was in fact feeling him since he's such a mover. 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 doubt it is anything to worry about. I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! "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. 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 see it as just one more hurtle to get though to make sure everything is fine. Here, we explain what a growth scan looks at, why you might be asked to have one, if youll have more than one, and what all this means for you and your baby. Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. WHAT WERE YOUR BABY'S MEASUREMENTS AT 20 WEEKS? We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. During a standard growth scan, there are 4 or 5 things that will be looked at - according to Nigel: If you need other checks, they'll be done during the scan, too. Good luck! ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT AT 20 WEEK SCAN, Has anyone been told the wrong sex at 20 week scan? You never know! We were offered test but I declined. "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? 12/10/2021 16:51. Usually, this scan will also be looking for your babys measurements. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. November 2015 Moms Nervous for 20 week scan beckd89 member June 2015 I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . 06/01/2014 19:24. 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. It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! It doesn't help that mine is going to be late because I am going to be away for 2 weeks. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). I always get so nervous before OB appointments. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! 5'2" and the other is extremely tall, e.g. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? 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. You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? 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. In this case, youll be having 2 growth scans during the later stage of pregnancy, as it can be tricky to do a clinic assessment. Nervous for 20 week scan The Bump My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. He says you could have anywhere from 2 to up to 8 or 9 scans. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. If you still want to talk then email me. Hi im in a similar situation. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. 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. All of this depends on your personal situation. And speak to the midwife or doctor.". Xx. Yes there! It might also take 10 or so minutes for any results to be written up and shared with you. Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. 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. Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. Anonymous. Very faint line on internet cheapie. Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? The waiting and the unknown is the worst. 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 I'm not trained for that. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. 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!! 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. I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. I'm so anxious, I keep trying to tell myself statistically everything is fine . But still not far enough to feel consist (recognizable?) To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. Thanks for all the replies, I feel a little more "in control" if that makes sense! Growth scans in pregnancy after 20 weeks | MadeForMums Yay! Very nervous too. 20w scan is a bit longer than the 12w. What your feeling is normal i am the same and my 12 week scan not till next Tuesday but like you don't think i have enough symptoms and just constantly worrying. What is wrong with me?! I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. They take all sorts of measurements so generally you get a much better look at the baby. 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. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. movement. I've snapped at a few people in work. Once youre done, you may find thats the only growth scan you need. 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous. Good luck! Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. 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. She's now ten months old and in the words of her cardiologist at Glenfield in Leicester, she's getting rather round, which is excellent. I just like to think that when I'm really nervous or whatever, I just say to myself "in half an hour this will all be over" etc. WTF is going on! Doc says it's all good, but jeez can July 2nd get here faster please. What will happen? I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. concerns about the baby not moving properly, how long your babys femur (thigh bone) is, if needed, the blood flow in the umbilical cord, the measurements are completely within the parameters you'd expect, the measurements may be smaller than you would expect and youre going to rescan. I am really nervous too. I'm 18w 4d. The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. Hi Rebecca, i just want to share part of my aunts story with you. Spina bifida etc. "Your midwife will measure your bump and if it is smaller than expected, they may recommend a growth 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!!! We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. 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 couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. Good luck ladies! 6'3"). So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. 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. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! I keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. They will be extremely cautious over scans but it's most likely that baby just has club foot. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. 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. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! 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 had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . 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. Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you.
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