I'm ten weeks along with my first baby, and I've been going to the same practice I went to for my GYN pre-pregnancy. It's a really highly respected practice in my area and they seem to know what they're doing. BUT it seems like everyone on here and that I know gets first trimester ultrasounds... My practitioner won't do one until 20 weeks for anatomy and gender prediction, that's it, then not again until the last month. They said it's not necessary since I'm low risk and I kept track of my cycles religiously so I know my exact dates. We've heard the hearbeat on the Doppler, I'm just wondering if this is ok or if I should be seeking another practitioner? Worried they'll miss something important!
Re: My practitioner won't do a 1st trimester ultrasound!
My 1st pregnancy the 20wk was my first u/s then I had a couple extra in 3rd tri because of complications. My 2nd pregnancy was high risk with twins, PTL, and more so I had an u/s every week from 2nd tri onward.
Says someone on a pregnancy forum who is not pregnant, not seeking answers about pregnancy, and who may have some accurate answers but is offering them in a less-than-constructive way. There is absolutely no reason to be offensive to the people here other than out of sheer boredom. I feel like maybe you're bitter for some reason and for that, I pity you, but please take your negativity elsewhere. It's exhausting.
To everyone else, thank you for politely answering my question, I am now informed and quite happy that I'm not currently in need of an ultrasound. I hope it stays that way but I know things are unpredictable. Thanks so much and good luck to you all!
I think if you are happy with your provider, I'd probably stay with them-if not, this could be a good time to switch. Sounds like you're happy though, and congrats on hearing the heartbeat, that's great!!!
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06/03/13: 1st u/s We have a heartbeat! Team green!
01/24/14: Team green turned team pink. Baby girl was born!
08/05/14: Surprise BFP #4! (Unmedicated, no pp period, EDD unknown)
08/15/14: 1 u/s We have a heartbeat! Measured 6wks 2 days. EDD 04/08/15. Team green!
04/08/15: Team green turned team pink. Baby girl was born!
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EDIT: it sounds like your OB is on top of things and not just ordering unnecessary tests all over the place.
I wonder about US at times,,, I mean-- they used to believe x ray was safe & harmless but later discovered latent damages so I think less US the better. if you are uncomfortable or want it for peace of mind then I'd just request it.
I was tickled pink when my dr told me this time just wait until closer to 8 weeks for the first us. My chart already does say threatened abortion but Obviously he feels better about this pregnancy as do I. The only time I had multiple us early was because of spotting or bleeding or thinking it may be ectopic and they all ended up in MC.
I imagine this pregnancy I will have multiple us and trust me it's not fun because it's so stressful to me.
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Valid point. I guess I just don't get what the big deal is with asking for an early ultrasound. My insurance covered it and it's easy to ask if yours does too. Where I live this is common practice. All my friends and family had an ultrasound on their first OBGYN appointment so I assumed this was the norm. My early ultrasound proved valuable in the end so I'm glad I got it. I don't mind being a bit silly and demanding about my pregnancy. I've paid a ton to my insurance company and the hospital over the years so I can be picky with what doctor I want and what level of care I prefer.
Others (@ghostmonkey and @elmoali) have explained how this affects the rest of us, but just because you feel you've paid it forward plenty doesn't mean you can demand/request what you prefer. And I certainly don't want to pay more because some doctor caved to a patient's demand for unnecessary ultrasounds.
I just don't get why people want to have way more invasive care than is needed. Just embrace that you're having a healthy, low risk pregnancy.
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And for clarification, I'm on public healthcare (because of other serious pre-existing conditions which have thus far prevented me from getting coverage any other way), and the only reason I qualify for Medicaid is because of this pregnancy (I do work full-time and am a full-time student). So, @curlylocks3, I'm quite used to being a self-pay patient, for procedures far more costly than US. Most of my income, for most of my adult life, has gone to doctors.
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I think maybe for some women, especially in their first pregnancy, it's easy to refer to images given to us by the media and other not-so-great sources about what pregnancy is like.
I know that personally, because I was ignorantly expecting an early US, I was really surprised and concerned when it wasn't offered. Also, I'm having a very difficult time connecting emotionally to my pregnancy and because most women have told me "oh, once you hear the heartbeat/see the ultrasound/feel the baby move, that will all change", I was very disappointed that all my friends had gotten that experience and I will have to wait. I desperately want to start "feeling it", and nothing else is working. But of course I would never want to have unnecessary procedures done, especially because US is relatively new and damages caused may not yet be known.
I think it's important to understand that because incorrect information is proliferated, many people think they are doing the right thing, or nothing "wrong", and they shouldn't be held at fault for this. In this society, doctors are treated as gods and rarely questioned.
Hang in there, it'll come together for you too.
First u/a at 9 weeks to date the pregnancy. I had the NT scan which was my choice (prob opt out with second time around) and I don't get another until my 20 weeks.
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