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32 week growth scan

What is everyone’s baby weighing at this scan?

Incognito
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Early scan

Want to go for an early scan tomorrow. Will be 7+2. Can people comment pics/stories of what they’ve seen? Thanks!! 😊

Incognito
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16 week twin appointment

Hello! I have my 16 week appointment at the twin clinic next week with DCDA twins and I’m wondering if they they scan you at the appointment? I just want to know if I need to drink lots of water beforehand or not! 😂

H
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How accurate are growth scan?

I went for a growth scan at 35 weeks, and the baby measured in the 93rd percentile. I have another scan booked in 2 weeks. Should I be worried about induction talks?

Incognito
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Day five hearing test

Baby had her day 5 hearing test today they didn’t have anyone to do it the day she was born in hospital. She failed on one ear but was feeding for most of the time she was testing and was told she wasn’t settling enough for the right ear, and the lady kept taking the ear thing in and out. We have to go back on d...

Incognito
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Growth scan

I’m having to have a growth scan at 36 weeks as baby girl is measuring too big and I’ve just received my date for the scan and have been booked in for a consultation also for that day after my scan I’m not sure what to expect or if it’s normal for them to book a consultation as well as the scan if anyone has been th...

B
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20 week scan - what to expect?

I have my 20 week scan tomorrow at 20+1, this is my first pregnancy so no idea what to expect! What usually happens?

Incognito
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Anatomy Scan!

Just got out of our anatomy scan at 20w5d and he is looking great! Definitely still a boy 😂 he was measuring at 12oz which is on the smaller side (18th percentile) so the MFM is going to recommend to my OB to add an extra growth scan at 26 weeks to make sure he's still growing adequately and not dropping…

L
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4D Scan!

Can anyone recommend a good time to have a 4D scan? Me and my partner would like to book one but i have an anterior placenta so i know this can change when you’re meant to have them, i have tried googling but have confused myself😭😂 xx

J
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Moms please tell me…

When did you hear your babies heartbeat? I’m having SUCH a bad experience with my office. I’m 13 weeks and I still haven’t heard my babies heartbeat all of my mom friends have heard their baby’s heartbeat as early as 7 weeks!! I’m so so upset my sono tech kept making excuses saying it’s not safe I can only hear it i...

M
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Scan at 6w+5 no baby just sac and yolk - any positive stories please?

Need another scan in 2 weeks to see if anything has developed. I know I did ovulate much later this cycle so I’m hoping it’s just too early to see anything. I really can’t bear the thought of another MC😔 has anyone had this and had a positive outcome??

Incognito
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First scan dates are different than expected ?

Hi guys I’ve had 3 prior pregnancies ending in miscarriage and now I’m pregnant with my rainbow baby 💕 just wanting to see if anyone has a similar experience with their scans after loss? I have PCOS Im needing a bit of reassurance and to hear your experience with pregnancy after loss. I feel like this is my…

D
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Boy or girl 🩷🩵

14+1 Will post a picture in the comments of my daughters 12 week scan in comparison (daughter at top, baby #2 at the bottom)

L
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Cervix checks

I am 35+5 days and have my 36 week appointment today. I know we will be discussing birth plan but would I be expected to have a cervix check? Can I say no to this?

Incognito
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Polyhydramnios

Hi just had growth scan at 35+5 and got mild polyhydramnios - anyone else had experience of this? And what was the course of action. I have repeat glucose test tomorrow.

C
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20 week scan

Had my 20 week scan today but not finding out gender just yet… Any ideas?

Incognito
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Andover hospital

Hey, I’ve got a scan next week at Andover, does anyone know where I can park and is it easy to get to the ultrasound area from the cask park?

Incognito
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Anterior placenta

Noooo, midwife confirmed it. Was worried I wasn’t feeling anything yet. Anyone else got one?

Incognito
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Epau

Hi all , I had a miscarriage in December confirmed by the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at 7 weeks. I’m pregnant again only 4 weeks so very early also so anxious for something to go wrong. I remember vaguely they said I could come back for an early scan in my next pregnancy for reassurance. Has anyone had this bef...

Incognito
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20w ultrasound

I had my 20w ultrasound, everything was normal but baby boy is measuring ahead with everything 🩵 just his femur length alone was almost 2 weeks ahead and he's already an estimated 14 oz, which puts him in the 90th percentile for his weight. My due date was August 12th but is now estimated to be August 6th

H
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