Safety of having multiple scans

I’m debating whether or not to have a 4D scan done but I’m anxious about the possible harm I could be causing. Iv had 6 scans already. 2 standard NHS, early scan, gender scan, 1 reassurance scan after a holiday and 1 growth scan with NHS. If I get a 4D that would be scan number 7 and I’m due another growth scan with the NHS so I’d have 8 in total. It’s making me think twice about the 4D though I’d really love to see baby’s face 🥹 anyone else had multiple scans and everything been okay ? I just don’t want to overwhelm the baby

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I’ve had 8 scans already, I’m due in for another one today and then I’ll get regular ones until baby is here due to being high risk. They’ve never mentioned it being harmful at all so I don’t see why you couldn’t have that extra one x

On the NHS website, it says there is no known risk to babies due to ultrasound scans. Other studies show a small (and i mean like ridiculously small) risk of affecting fetal growth? but they don’t seem to have much weight to them - as with most pregnancy studies as they cannot test them properly on pregnant women. There is also studies saying small links to dyslexia and things like that, but they were discredited a while ago by a few people I believe. I’ve had 10 so far and will need a couple more before she is here due to GD, if there was any worry they would have to inform you so you can make the decision. But like any medical procedure of course it is not 100% safe there is the tiny (not even 1%) that have effects but those effects seem to be like I said a slight impact on fetal growth which has no long term side effects❤️ If you are concerned speak with your doctor but I really wouldn’t be worried, people have loads during pregnancy due to different things and their babies are fine❤️

Only thing I was told was to have two weeks between scans x

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