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How many weeks are you ? Xx I’ve had to have a few internal scans before ( not pregnancy related) and it isn’t the comfiest but honestly it’s over fast & they honestly don’t care lol think of all the people they seee

The internal one is very discreet! It’s a little probe that goes in a short way and the sonographer stares at the screen so your covered up xx

Hey! So due to some issues I’ve had 3 internal ones by 10 weeks! I wouldn’t lie and say I felt fully comfortable, but they really are nowhere near as bad as they sound! And I was just so relieved/distracted by what I could see of my little 🫘 try to remember they see 100s of women every week so they aren’t going to find anything about your procedure new or weird. I had my husband with me which also helped, but you can always ask for a chaperone if you’re alone xx

So they go out while you get dressed and then also give you a large cloth to put down over your front and then you say they can come back in once you're laying down and covered, and they darken the room, and she literally only does a split second look to put it in and then doesn't look again and can't see anyway, I hope this helps ease your nerves a bit, they make you completely relaxed and you're so focused on seeing little bean you don't even realise, and barely feel it 🥰

Ah try not to worry :) it might be a bit daunting but they are fine! Good warm up for when you are having a baby and you really don’t care who’s looking at what from all angles!!!!

I'm the same I get a bit shy but they are so used to it. They turn the light off and they stare at the screen mostly and you have a cover. But with pregnancy you'll soon get used to having your vajayjay out 🤣

i was shy to begin with but it’s worth it! you can see baby so much clearer & also, the sonographers do not care as it’s their job! try not to stress :) it also doesn’t hurt at all; it was uncomfortable when they checked my ovaries but that was it :) xx

This is all so comforting to read. Thank you all xx

Aw I was more nervous for my smear test a few years ago but I’ve had 3 internal scans now & there is nothing to be worried about! They treat you with dignity & you’re covered up, they can’t see anything! It’s completely covered in gel so it doesn’t hurt & I only had one slightly uncomfortable experience but she was training & even that wasn’t bad at all!! It sounds worse than it is x

I had an internal scan on Saturday and I was nervous but it was fine and it is over really quickly. They will ask you if you are ok and are very considerate and you can tell them to stop at any time. At the private clinic I went to they prefer to do internal under 10 weeks, if you are under you could ask to have an external first and if they can’t get a good picture they would say it would have to be internal instead