Growth u/s

angel555

I was all looking forward to having another peek at our DD at our growth u/s, but turns out my doctor's office doesn't do them unless there's an issue.  Of course, I'm glad there have been no problems with my pregnancy, but I was really looking forward to that peek.  (We haven't had an u/s since 19 weeks.)  I'm also wondering how big she'll be, and if she's rotated correctly.  (We know she's head down.) 

What do you guys think?  Anyone else's doctor have this policy?

UrbanHippieMama

We only get the 20w ultrasound unless there's something wrong.  They're not very accurate at determining size, especially near the end.  And your doc should be able to feel the position of the baby.

kittykatlover

This is exactly what my doc told me today. No u/s unless my fundal height starts to differ from the average significantly.

lovelyophelia

Normally I wouldn't get a late ultrasound, but I will in a few weeks. All this is due to asthma issues and the fact that DS was breech at my big u/s.

PuppyMommy

I asked my doc today if I get anymore and he said only if there is an issue.  Yea, I wanted another one, but I am thankful there is no reason for one.  My last one was at 21w.

jolis_petits_bijoux

It's completely normal to not have one.  I only had one because I was measuring so large for dates.  My doc's office won't do one unless you're either measuring small or large for dates.

Your doc can tell her position by palpating your bump, but even if she's posterior - she will probably turn during labor. 

My LO has made a quarter turn in the past six weeks - he's moved from completely posterior to sideways... his back is along the right side of my uterus.

It sounds like your baby is measuring right on target, and her position is good, too.  No need for another U/S. 

It was excited to get an idea of his weight, but it really doesn't tell you much.  For example, my DS measured 7lb 9oz today.  It's slightly big (but not too big) for a 38 weeker... but the U/S tech said it could be off by up to a pound - so he could weigh anywhere between 6 9 and 8 9 right now!  Then she told us that babies can gain as little as a half oz a day or as much as a pound a week.  So, let's see... if born on/around 40 weeks, he could weigh anywhere between 7lb and 10lb 9oz?  Jeez, that doesn't really give me an idea of what to expect...