As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. Nervous for 20 week scan The Bump I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to discuss the results of the scan with the sonographer or doctor at the scan. I just want everything to be okay with them. 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 Who's gonna be doing my scan, basically?". Yep, that includes your midwife's fundal height readings and scans. 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!!! And then I was cramping and spotting last night. 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 had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. The weight is so off. Here, we explain how they work and what they mean for you plus what it means if your scan is at 28 weeks, 34 weeks, or 38 weeks. It's our first baby, and I think what's making me feel worse is that I barely have any bump yet and I've still not felt any movement. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. It means a lot.. In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. I keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! WTF is going on! She was told many years ago that her baby had problems with his legs and feet and possible other problems they even went to the extent of suggesting a termination. My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. movement. I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. Did you have growth scans in pregnancy? They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. 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. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. 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. Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. . I'm so anxious, I keep trying to tell myself statistically everything is fine . Very nervous too. Down Syndrome was confirmed at 3 days old and we sobbed at first. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. My 20 week scan is tomorrow morning actually! Spina bifida etc. 12/10/2021 16:51. These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". 19/01/2023 16:38. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. 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 honestly didn't even know where my dds head was at 12w. I couldn't care less about the DS. You guys are amazing I love the support on here. Anyone else nervous about there 20 weeks scan! | Mumsnet We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. 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. I'm totally naggy all the time as well. But everything else was perfect!! Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. "She then went into hospital at 36 weeks because she thought her waters had broken (they hadn't) and was told she was measuring 3 weeks ahead! 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. Growth scans in pregnancy: everything you need to know, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), 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 condition like high blood pressure, or renal disease, that could potentially affect your placenta working properly, if you are very overweight, and as such there's a possibility your placenta might not work properly, if you have a BMI of 40 or over. 5'2" and the other is extremely tall, e.g. if one of you is very petite, e.g. Yes there! Getting mine today , I'm 19 w 2 d. I'm pretty excited it's my first time to see the little one, I've just heard the heartbeat with Doppler so far:) I've been feeling a lot of movement, but it's also my second pregnancy:), Good luck to all who have upcoming scans! Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! Please dont worry if youve been asked to go for a growth scan. We had an extra scan at 16w6d because we didn't want to wait any longer to find out the gender. 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, I think I haven't felt movement yet, either and I'm 18 weeks today. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. Docs dont think they need to keep an extra eye on things - as everything appears healthy, and you're not prone to any risk factors. Anonymous. I ordered a Doppler last week off of Amazon Prime and my anxiety has gone away because I've been listening to my little bebes heartbeat every morning since, but I'm still so worried. I just want him to be perfectly healthy so badly that I'm worrying myself. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. I'm glad yours went well! They said she may need surgery as soon as she was born. I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! "On the whole, the vast majority will have a perfectly healthy straightforward pregnancy, and these wellbeing scans are being done to reassure us that despite whatever risk factors they have, that their babys health is all going to be well," says Professor Basky. "Its a way for us to screen out, pick up, the few babies that may have a problem. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! She was a 9lb newborn xx". They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. What will happen? Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. Has anyone been told the sex incorrectly at their 20 week scan? If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. Told gender at 12 week scan! I know this time is terrifying and steals your excitement and replaces it with fear of the unknown, hang in there, reach out for support xx, Thank you for sharing your story. I haven't felt any movement either but the tech confirmed I had an anterior placenta so I should feel him in a few weeks more than likely. I was super nervous to. I worry constantly and its not in my nature to worry really. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. 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). "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. He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. 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. I always get so nervous before OB appointments. 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. My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! We dont measure growth and there is no system by which we can accurately assess the growth growth is speed, yeah? Xx. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. I've snapped at a few people in work. 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'm 18w 4d. Although she said I'm only dating around 11 weeks and not 12 so looks like bub will now be a September baby! 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. Usually, itll be after 28 weeks. Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? 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