level 2 ultrasound

jlp219

Good afternoon!  I'm 37 and 21.5 weeks along with my first pregnancy.  I have a level 2 ultrasound scheduled for this Friday.  I just wondered if anyone had any information about what to expect? 

 Also, I have yet to feel any movement of the baby though my last OB check up we easily found a heartbeat... just a little nervous about the movement thing!  

 Thank you!

2junebabies

Hello! I am a lurker (not over 35 - accidentally clicked on Pregnant over 35 board), but I thought I would reply to your post. I had a level 2 ultrasound at 22 weeks. To me it seemed basically the same as the anatomy scan a couple weeks before. They ju

jlp219

Thank you for your reply!  I'm relieved after reading your response. Thanks so much and good luck to you!

2junebabies

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped, and good luck to you as well! 

technigirl

Hi!  My OB only does level 2 ultrasounds for the anatomy scans.  She sends us to a perinatologist who spends quite a while taking measurements and examining everything they can by ultrasound.  That's just how she prefers to do it. 

beccabrad

Do you know if you possibly have an anterior placenta? If so that can prevent you from feeling much movement.  Regardless, as others have said, I wouldn't worry about it if you're hearing the hb and u/s are looking good.  The level 2 u/s is an A

jlp219

Thank you everyone for the information!  I feel much better going into my appointment on Friday!  Thanks again.