Which appointments are ultrasounds?

firstmom2b · October 2011

So I've had three ultrasounds so far - one very early at 6 weeks, then one at 9 weeks I think because we couldn't date the baby at the earlier one, and then one at 20. I've got 3 appointments scheduled - 1 for next week and then 2 in November.

How many ultrasounds should I expect in the future, any? Are there any milestones? I plan on calling doctor to ask, but don't have my phone on me today, so figured I'd ask here first..

ASmallWonder · October 2011

Generally speaking, you won't get any more. There aren't any more "standard" ultrasounds but your specific doctor may schedule one to check on the baby's size but not all doctors do. Often if you go over due you'll end up with another one but again, that's not a definite.

JhawkCE · October 2011

Most health pregnancies only get the one around 20 weeks.

They may or may not decide to do an u/s closer to your due date if they want to check the size and position of the baby. The sizing off of these is not very accurate at that point though. Some physicians just use their hands to feel around (on top of your belly).

xxmiyaxx · October 2011

Depends on your Dr. - - - my OB only did my initial U/S to make sure I was pregnant (at 8wks)...then scheduled me for a routine one at 20wks (found out gender).....that is all I'm getting (that I am aware of)....because of insurance

I know some OBs do u/s every visit....or every few visits.....I WISH my OB would have done this.... ;(

If you are having issues during your pregnancy, they do more u/s to make sure you and baby are on track and are okay. My cousin gets one every appt (she's high risk though), and a friend of mine gets one every 2-3 appts or so (not routine- just because her OB doesn't mind doing it for fun).....

I went an had a 3d u/s done electively at 27 weeks..but I had to do research and find an office that could do it and wasn't too pricey. I did end up finding one I loved, and I'm really happy that I went ahead and paid for an extra u/s (3d siggy pic)

NiniJ55 · October 2011

I got a growth u/s last time around 30-somthing weeks (I can't remember). Most people don't get that one unless there is an issue, though. I'm not sure if I will have it this time so my 20wk u/s may have been my last one.

firstmom2b · October 2011

Thanks guys! Actually makes me feel better in some ways, because it means there's not as much to worry about from this point forward. : ) Would be fun to see the baby again, but just makes the anticipation for his birth even better!!!

katcarls · October 2011

Most doctors won't do another u/s after 20 weeks unless you consistently measure off or they think the baby might be breech.

sunnyday016 · October 2011

The only standard one is the anatomy scan (18-22 weeks).

Brenna9481 · October 2011

I just had one and unless there are issues, I doubt I will have any others.

ashunt279 · October 2011

It depends on your insurance and how many they will pay for. Medicaid only pays for one. My insurance will only pay for 2. Some insurances will pay for as many as you want. Also, the doctor can decide to give you one and not send it to your insurance. So there are lots of factors that go into how many you will have.

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