With my first and third pregnancies (this one) I haven't had one. However, I had one with my second because I was measuring big. I believe they are usually only done if there is some concern about the size of the baby, or some other issue.&
They are at my OB. I am scheduled for one at 36 weeks. I asked at my last appt if it was mandatory that I do it(I really don't want to be scared into thinking I am having a large baby) since it seems out of the norm. She looked at me like I was crazy, and
This is really going to depend on the Dr./Practice.
I've been going to the same practice for years. The Dr. who delivered my son did not do them as a standard practice, only if there was some type of concern.
Now that he isn't delivering, I'm
Growth scans are usually for those who are High Risk or measuring big/small. I'm high risk do to type2 diabetes and baby is measuring big so I have one every 4wks. I'll have one tomorrow. At 29wks baby measured in at 4lbs 9oz. Kind of scared t
They are at my OB, I think it mostly depends on your doctor. I had one last week and he was measuring really big (although there is a pretty high margin of error on those things, so no one is worried about it), so I am going back at 37 weeks fo
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My OB said she sends all her Mama's at 32 weeks for a growth check, so I think it depends on the OB.. some will only send if you are registering growth differences from the norm, some will send everyone. I am also in canada, dont know if that changes any
Re: Are growth ultrasounds standard?
With my first and third pregnancies (this one) I haven't had one. However, I had one with my second because I was measuring big. I believe they are usually only done if there is some concern about the size of the baby, or some other issue.&
**DD1 - 7/9/98**
**DS - 11/9/00**
**DD2 - 4/30/13**
Not unless your baby is a tank like mine making me measure at 38w when I just hit 34
They arent common unless they think something is going on
I've been going to the same practice for years. The Dr. who delivered my son did not do them as a standard practice, only if there was some type of concern.
Now that he isn't delivering, I'm
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