Non CP: Question about first u/s

freeatlast2014 · February 2012

Was your first u/s transvaginal or over your belly?

I don't think the place I'm going to does transvaginal and I wonder if that'll be an issue...

TIA

Brie2010 · February 2012

They did a quick abdominal u/s and were able to see the sac, heartbeat, and baby but it wasn't super clear.

They then did a transvaginal u/s and could see everything much more clearly.

(This was at 7w4d.)

scdancer · February 2012

My first one was vaginal and that's when we found out exactly how far along I was (7.5 weeks). My next one is March 12th when I'm 13.5 weeeks and that'll be on my belly. My dr. told me they do the vaginal one when it's still early in your pregnancy b/c the baby is to small to see from your belly. So it depends how far along you are and if they are able to see it from your belly. Hope that helps

skyejo · February 2012

With DD my first u/s was at 8w4d and transvaginal. I had my first u/s with this baby at 7w and it was internal too. I thought they had to do it internal when it's early but I definitely could be wrong.

Krissersroro · February 2012

I've had 3 ultrasounds, all between 6-9 weeks and all were transvaginal

freeatlast2014 · February 2012

skyejo:
With DD my first u/s was at 8w4d and transvaginal. I had my first u/s with this baby at 7w and it was internal too. I thought they had to do it internal when it's early but I definitely could be wrong.

You know, maybe I should call and ask them...I thought since it's not a maternity type place they wouldn't be as advanced...but maybe internal isn't advanced...

I'll call. Thanks!!

Par13 · February 2012

I just had my 1st U/S today and it was transvaginal. I think that was so they could measure the baby's length to verify how far along I am.

Flamingemu · February 2012

Mine was last Monday, so (w1d and it was transvaginal. They said the image would be much clearer that way.

mrsjenni · February 2012

Usually any u/s before 12w is transvaginal b/c it just gives you a more clear picture and accurate measurements at this point in the pregnancy. My doc has always done both each time in the 1st tri.

GreyLove · February 2012

Both of my ultrasounds so far (5w 4d and 9w 4d) have been transvaginal.

freeatlast2014 · February 2012

Thank you so much - I just made an appointment at a different place cause the one I originally picked doesn't do them transvaginally!

Whew...glad I asked

sandylou · February 2012

They did an abdominal and we saw everything perfectly at 9 weeks.

KellersPrag · February 2012

I had my first u/s this morning at 8w3d, and they were able to see everything fine with an abdominal ultrasound. They don't do transvaginal at my doctor's office, either.