Sorry, one more post today... I promise it's the last. I don't mean to be one of those people who dominate the board...
Pre-pregnancy I had a different OBGYN than the one I go to now. But when I called to set up my first pre-natal appointment they informed me that that doctor no longer does obstetrics. No biggie, I just switched to a different doctor who I happen to get along with really well.
She's very nice and patient and answers a lot of my questions. But like a lot of people, I forget to ask certain questions while I'm there. Now I'm concerned because I'm almost 11 weeks and she didn't mention anything about nuchal translucency screening and my next appointment won't be until after 14 weeks. Should I call to see if she was going to do it then?
Also, she never tells me what the heartbeat is. The U/S are pretty clear. The first one showed a distinct heartbeat. The second one from this week was fuzzier because the baby was moving around so much. I couldn't distinguish anything in the U/S but trusted her when she said the baby is very well developed (she even moved my EDD up). So what do you think I should do? Call to ask about nuchal translucency testing? Ask what the HB is so I know for reference? I'm a FTM, so I'm kind of lost. Sorry again for all of my questions...
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Re: Doctor questions. (re: Nuchal translucency screening/heartbeat)
If you want the NT scan done, I would call and ask about scheduling it. It's not mandatory - some people opt out.
If you want to know the heartrate, ask what it is. Normal non-bump people don't really care, as long as there is one.
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Like PP said, call about the NT scan. You have a limited amount of time to do it and she probably didn't mention it because you did not, figuring that if you were planning to, you may have said something. My doctor hasn't mentioned anything, and I'm 13 weeks. [which is fine, as we don't plan on doing elective testing]
As for the heart rate, next time she's doing the u/s or even if she's using a doppler, just ask what the HB is. I had to ask every single time with DS because they wouldn't outright say it and I didn't have a doppler to use at home like I do this time.
I agree, there are probably no high risks for you...what is your age? I still find it odd they did not mention this optional test and to give you the option. It came in my 'general' paperwork that ALL her patients receive and it is up to us to check if it is covered.
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