Scan at 6 weeks vs 8

knottie60b5a84186912f40

I am seeing so many people getting scans at 6 weeks instead of 8. My OB will not perform scans before 8 weeks, and I’m curious if there is a benefit to getting a scan at 6. I am almost 7 weeks and have my first appointment on 9/3. However, do I need to advocate for an earlier appointment?

harpseal135

8 weeks is great.  Less room for "we can't see a heartbeat " or we just see a pole" making the lady wonder and stress if all is OK.  Your doc is fine. 

virtaur

I see it as a blessing to not need an earlier scan. That generally means you’re low risk & haven’t had losses. There’s really no reason to have an earlier scan unless you’re having concerning symptoms. With my most recent pregnancy my first scan wasn’t until I was almost 13 weeks. 

gravcass

There really is no true difference except for peace of mind. 
I got a SUPER early positive so I will be going to a boutique "for fun" ultrasound location that does transvaginal ultrasounds so I can have them tell me placement and rule out ectopic. It's not medically necessary, but I know my mind and I'll feel better knowing little bean is situated in the right spot. 

dpjennifer

knottie60b5a84186912f40 said:

I am seeing so many people getting scans at 6 weeks instead of 8. My OB will not perform scans before 8 weeks, and I’m curious if there is a benefit to getting a scan at 6. I am almost 7 weeks and have my first appointment on 9/3. However, do I need to advocate for an earlier appointment?

Anymore, most people don't get scans until 12 weeks or thereabouts, unless you're high risk / history of MC.  So, 7 weeks is plenty early.  They can't really do much besides a pee stick test before then anyway.  

knottie23f9ba9e1cf30667

I had an transvaginal ultrasound at 5w5d because I has spotting. you could completely see the fetus and yolo sac. We did see cardiac activity with mine, but it is uncommon to see. So I don’t think it’s totally a waste to have it done. Gives you some peace of mind