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baby on belly on ultrasound..

katielee0127katielee0127 member
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Hi all..this may sound like a dumb question but I was reading my "You, having a baby" book last night ...I read something that put me in complete anxiety mode. Here is the actualy statement I read...

I was on the "20 week ultrasound" page..reading all the tests and ultrasounds they do at this point then read this.. "He's also looking for more ambiguous things like the baby's general tone; for instance, if your baby is lying down in a froglike postition, it could be in indication of Down syndrome."

At my 9 week ultrasound, my baby was lying face down, or so it appeared. I may be reading too far into this but it started to bother me.I'm not sure how to attach a pic so you could all see what I'm talking about and my concerns. Although this ultrasound was only taken at 9 weeks, and this was referring to 20 weeks, I'm still worried.

 

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  • JennyJensingJennyJensing member
    Babies are constantly moving around. Was the u/s tech or the doctor concerned? Have you had a quad screen yet?
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    imageJennyJensing:
    Babies are constantly moving around. Was the u/s tech or the doctor concerned? Have you had a quad screen yet?

     

    Nope no concerns at all, didn't mention a thing. And at 9 weeks, I'm not sure they could tell anything right now anyway. I haven't had anything done except 2 ultrasounds. I go Feb. 21st for a 13 week appointment and I'll ask all the NT scan and bloodwork questions..it just took my by surprise and I was up at midnight last night researching this, finding nothing about the statement in my book :/

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  • AprilAngieAprilAngie member
    If your concerend, have you asked about the NT Scanning/testing? If not aware it tells you the % your child could have Down's. Maybe something you might want to look at if concerned.
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  • pumpkinspice4321pumpkinspice4321 member
    I think you need to stop thinking about it.
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  • kadokatie30kadokatie30 member

    I had an u/s at 8 wks and 11wks. My baby was significantly different in both of them. At the 8 wk it was just a little "gummy bear" not really moving. Then at the 11wk my baby was really active and wiggling around. Really I don't think that you can compare your baby at 9 wks and 20wks. It is going to be very different.  

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  • katielee0127katielee0127 member
    imagekadokatie30:

    I had an u/s at 8 wks and 11wks. My baby was significantly different in both of them. At the 8 wk it was just a little "gummy bear" not really moving. Then at the 11wk my baby was really active and wiggling around. Really I don't think that you can compare your baby at 9 wks and 20wks. It is going to be very different.  

     

    I think ya'll are right. 11 weeks does make a significant difference. This makes me feel better thanks!

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  • Aspen436Aspen436

    At my 12 week ultrasound (NT scan) my baby was lying on his belly too.  It scared me but the doctor said that's so normal.  The baby will flip around and lay on it's stomach, back, sides and move around a lot especially since there is so much room right now. He actually flipped back over onto his back towards the end of the scan but he was definitely laying on his belly with his head face down. lol. 

    Besides... a "frog like" position makes me think of a more awkward looking position than a baby flipped over on its belly.  I am sure everything is fine!  Some of these books put more fear into our heads than encouragement.  I stopped reading them for that reason because you will find yourself analyzing everything.  Just relax and enjoy...I'm sure everything will be fine :o) 

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  • katielee0127katielee0127 member
    imageAspen436:

    At my 12 week ultrasound (NT scan) my baby was lying on his belly too.  It scared me but the doctor said that's so normal.  The baby will flip around and lay on it's stomach, back, sides and move around a lot especially since there is so much room right now. He actually flipped back over onto his back towards the end of the scan but he was definitely laying on his belly with his head face down. lol. 

    Besides... a "frog like" position makes me think of a more awkward looking position than a baby flipped over on its belly.  I am sure everything is fine!  Some of these books put more fear into our heads than encouragement.  I stopped reading them for that reason because you will find yourself analyzing everything.  Just relax and enjoy...I'm sure everything will be fine :o) 

    that's so great to hear! and my ultrasound doesn't look like a frog at all, but he/she is definatly face down. I guess I overanalyzed this ..like I always do! :) Thanks ya'll, reassures me!

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  • Sawyerplus1Sawyerplus1 member
    Seriously, babies move around so much, especially at 9 weeks when they're so small. And doctors and u/s techs look for a LOT more than babies position when checking for things like Downs. Worrying about it is a waste of energy.
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