Early sonogram?

Krisite

My first new ob appointment is scheduled for my 6-7th week of pregnancy. Can anyone tell me what this scan is for? 

I've read some articles saying there is no point to scans before 11 to 12 weeks.

elldel

I had a scan at 7 weeks exactly for viability and dating purposes. 

wildtot

Some docs just have different timelines. You might be able to see the heartbeat and maybe blood work? You can always call and ask. 

AandDM2014

I had a scan at 6 weeks, 7 weeks and 8 weeks. There is absolutely a point to them: they let my doc know that I am pregnant in my uterus, and that the embryo is developing properly. Oh yeah, and I got to see a heartbeat all three times. If you have a previous history of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy your doc would be checking to make sure everything looks good so far.

goldie987

My first sonogram was at 7+4 to check for a heartbeat, that the baby was in my uterus (not fallopian tubes) and confirm rough gestation.  Early on, embryo size isn't really very variable so it's a lot more accurate than a later scan as far as how far along you are.  Was it 100% necessary?  Probably not, but hearing her heartbeat and seeing it flash on the screen did SO much to help my nerves AND it confirmed that I ovulated when I thought that I did which makes me feel more secure in my EDD.  

Krisite

thanks all!