Early scan
Hello! I’m 5 weeks 4 days pregnant, and am booked for an early scan next weekend due to some spotting and cramping last week, which have thankfully subsided.
I’m a size 18-20 and have a large gut. I’m worried they won’t be able to see anything…
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Hey Bethany! I’m actually an ultrasound tech, and I can assure you that your size shouldn’t impact the image too much. More than anything, if you can tolerate it, try to not eat much for a few hours before your scan so bowel and gas doesn’t impede the picture. If you’re having the scan on your belly make sure the go in with a full bladder, and if you’re having a transvaginal scan you’ll need an empty bladder. Body fat doesn’t pose the biggest issue on ultrasound ❤️
They'll most likely do a transvaginal exam so it shouldn't be an issue! A few times at scans, when I was quite early on, I was asked to 'lift' my lower belly but it really hasn't been a problem at any scans x
My first scan was at 6w2d and it was fine x
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I had one at 7 weeks and all was absolutely fine 🥰