2nd Trimester

Big ultrasound=Second Level ultrasound?

I have my 2nd level ultrasound at 19 weeks, where they look at all the anatomy in close detail. It is with a perinatologist, not my regular OB.

 Is this the same thing as the "Big Ultrasound" some are mentioning?  I saw one poster mention having both of these in the same week.  I was confused. I saw my doc at 17 weeks and just did the doppler, blood pressure, and pee in a cup. Next appt w/ doc is at 21 weeks.

Re: Big ultrasound=Second Level ultrasound?

  • I would definately think that this is comparable to the Big Ultrasound everyone talks about.

    I only have level 2 ultrasounds...and I get the same info (sometimes sooner!) 

     

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  • MrsSRMrsSR member

    I believe a level II is more detailed than the "big ultrasound" most of us have had.

    I had my "big ultrasound" and opted out of the Level II.  Everything looked good with the 20 week ultrasound, so I didn't think it was necessary.

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  • The anatomy scan is what many people refer to as the "big" u/s.  It is not always a level II, it depends on your doc.  Some people do need to have a level II done in addition if something is found to warrant it.
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  • maltmalt member

    Thanks. That clears things up.  I guess we are skipping the "big ultrasound" and going straight to the second level ultrasound because I am going to be over 35 when I deliver. NT was fine, but I think that is just how my doc does it.

  • people just call it the 'Big' ultrasound because they get to find out the sex then.  same for you - at your 19 wk sonogram (no matter what 'level') you can also find out the sex if you want.

    just fyi from a past experience: i had a level II U/S w/my first baby because of my crohn's disease and it was a catastrophe w/my insurance.  i don't think it was well documented on why i needed one w/my OB's office and there was extra confusion w/switching insurance companies 1 day before my U/S.  ANYWAY, if my new midwife wants to do a level II this time i am definitely keeping better track of how the insurance will handle it.  sorry for this boring post, but gosh, i had quite a time and ended up paying $700 a year after my son was born out of frustration of never getting it all worked out.

  • We're doing the anatomy/gender ultrasound when I'm at 17 weeks. At 21 weeks we're doing the level 2 because my older brother has a very rare genetic syndrome. My Dr. wants to be on the safe side. I'm not worried about it because it's so rare but glad my Dr's proactive and excited about the extra in-depth look!
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  • maltmalt member

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    Hm, maybe I am getting this because I have ulcerative colitis? Or my age?  I am confused why we just wouldn't have the ultrasound at my OB. I will call them to assure I won't get stuck with a bill!

  • Mine was a level II because I'll be 36 when I deliver.
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