doctors visit

ameshulsy

So I'm 8 weeks tomorrow. Had my first apt yesterday and I asked my doctor when I would get a ultrasound. She said I wouldn't get one until my 20 week visit. Has anyone else had to wait this long for an ultrasound?

Boslove

That does seem like a long time, but maybe thats common for the area you live in.

ameshulsy

But with my first pregnancy I had one my very first apt. That's why I'm kinda confused.

aliska

I only had one elective ultrasound at 20 weeks with DD and will do the same this time. What information are you hoping to get from the early ultrasound? Did you ask your provider?

ameshulsy

Well usually that's how my office confirms ur pregnant.

laurasuzanne2006

I only did a 20 week scan last time. This time I'm having a dating scan but only because I'm not sure on my dates

tmadden

My office typically only does the 20-week scan.

gidgetgirl08

My office only does the AS unless you want a 4-D ultrasound as well - but that is not covered by insurance.

divinemsbee

oopsiedaisies said:

My doctors office only does early ultrasounds if you've had a miscarriage or had spotting/cramping, otherwise you only get the 20 week ultrasound.

This is mine as well, it's pretty common. They do use a doppler to check the heartbeat at appointments after 12 weeks, though.

Ann612

wow, now I am sort of glad I went through infertility treatment - I'm only a little over 6 weeks and I've already had 2 ultrasounds, with another one next week.  Plus about a half dozen blood tests already.  I can't imagine waiting until 20 weeks!

+lisamarie+

I would also elect to forgo the early one as well if I didn't have such a long history of loss. I get them just to verify viability. My body has held onto pregnancies long after they were no longer viable. To me, there is no need for the extra exposure to the ultrasounds then what is absolutely needed.