How many people is too many people in the ultrasound room?

kjrillie1 · July 2013

I have my anatomy scan in a week and I plan to invite my boyfriend's mom and grandmother...simply because I know how excited they are for their first grandchild. Do you all think 4 people not including the nurse is too many people in the room?

sonrisa · July 2013

Can you call ahead and ask? There might not be room for everyone, especially in the space where the monitor showing the u/s is visible.

susanjd9 · July 2013

Call and ask. Mine said up to 3 other people can be in the room. Although I only brought DH

AllyDogg · July 2013

I was told they would only allow one person in the room. My mom, stepdad and DH all came to the a/s with me and the tech invited them all to come in. It was a nice surprise. The diagnostic imaging department , however, at the time, was not busy at all.

haliepell · July 2013

I just recently attended my SIL's 30 week ultrasound and there were 4 adults and my 2 year old that came and the doctor didn't have a problem with it. just depends on how much room they have I guess, we have tvs set up on the walls in the ultrasound room where I go

synergy_gd · July 2013

My ultrasound clinic offered a DVD of the scan for an extra 25 maybe they do something like that and you can have everyone round to watch it

J&PJax · July 2013

My parents came with us to one my last pregnancy. The office said it was common and nbd. Not something I would have normally done, but my mom had been very ill and I just wanted to make her happy. Just check with the office.

MelAnnDi · July 2013

I wouldn't bring anyone to my doctor's office for an ultrasound. I think I am only allowed two people anyway.

I had an elective u/s to determine the sex of LO and was allowed to bring up to 15 people.

FutureMrsCaesar · July 2013

I went to a separate ultrasound place due to insurance reasons, and they specifically told me to bring my kids?!? I was like 'these kids that you hear screaming in the background???' My mom also came, DH was out of town. The tech told me her record was 22 people in the room.

I agree with others that too many people and kids could be distracting, but this lady kept saying she was used to it and not to worry about it. Clearly different places have different rules, but if they didn't specify, I don't think 2 would be too many. You could always call and double check.

Mommy128 · July 2013

To bring up a different point, besides there being too many people..
You don't really get a look at your baby in its entirety. You will be looking at a heart, or a kidney, etc. and half the time won't know what you are looking at. It's not like the regular ultrasound your ob usually does, where you look at baby moving around the whole time. Just a thought.. That's how my experience was.

TXmamatobe · July 2013

Soozerella:
My doctors office had to tell us only one person was allowed, then mailed a letter, sent an email and reminded me on the call to confirm.

Also that one person couldn't be a child. Tbh I feel like it's an inappropriate time to bring a lot of people. The tech is concentrating on making sure your baby's measurements are okay, it's not a spectacle.

Maybe if you want to do an ultrasound where everyone can watch pay the 50 bux to go to one of those places that projects everything huge and has like couches for everyone.

All of this.

MEP923 · July 2013

Soozerella:
My doctors office had to tell us only one person was allowed, then mailed a letter, sent an email and reminded me on the call to confirm. Also that one person couldn't be a child. Tbh I feel like it's an inappropriate time to bring a lot of people. The tech is concentrating on making sure your baby's measurements are okay, it's not a spectacle. Maybe if you want to do an ultrasound where everyone can watch pay the 50 bux to go to one of those places that projects everything huge and has like couches for everyone.

Agreed. The anatomy scan is really a time for the tech to take measurements of the baby. They really have to concentrate on getting all the baby's little parts. I don't think it is an appropriate time to have a bunch of people talking and hovering over them. If you really want to bring them, I would pay to bring them to an elective ultrasound. If you don't want to offend them I would just say the place called and said they only allow one person.

jmb527 · July 2013

Yeah I'd check. I had my Mom and DH with me. They allowed 2 people and no kids under 6. I'd check with your office to make sure.

bishesbcrazy · July 2013

I also recommend calling the office. My OB told me to bring my DH and DD twice; during the 16w exam and right as I was leaving.

esf60 · July 2013

Like PPs said, call your practice and ask. My dr. only allows one additional person, but every dr. is different. I, for one, wouldn't want anyone else at my anatomy scan except my husband. It's a time to look at the overall health of your baby. Do you really want an audience if they give you scary news?

jknigh8 · July 2013

cepayseur:
My OB only allowed 1 person to accompany me. I'd check with your doctor before inviting everyone.

This. Plus I prefer just having DH. This time I will be bringing my 3 yr old though, she is so excited I have to bring her

MrsRo731 · July 2013

Mine only lets 1 additional person in the room so I'd call ahead and ask.

monkeybutt61612 · July 2013

Bear in mind that you might not get the good news your hoping for. It's always a possibility that they find something wrong with the baby. That may not be something you want all those people around for.

BuckeyeMommy4 · July 2013

I would just call and ask.

It's ultimately your decision as long as your office is ok with it. I don't see what the big deal is with not letting anyone else in there as long as the tech is ok with it. Many people only get one ultrasound an yes it's an Antony scan, but it's also an exciting time to see your baby that you may want to share.

notkateanymore · July 2013

I had 3 with me at my a/s with DD. It was tight, but they had no issue with it. The rooms at this OB are huge and they have a big screen TV on the wall so others can see it, not just MTB. It's like a sports bar. LOL I'm only taking DD and DH though this time.

earychener · July 2013

cepayseur:
Soozerella:
My doctors office had to tell us only one person was allowed, then mailed a letter, sent an email and reminded me on the call to confirm. Also that one person couldn't be a child. Tbh I feel like it's an inappropriate time to bring a lot of people. The tech is concentrating on making sure your baby's measurements are okay, it's not a spectacle. Maybe if you want to do an ultrasound where everyone can watch pay the 50 bux to go to one of those places that projects everything huge and has like couches for everyone.
Agreed.

Agree with both of you. This is a medical procedure, not a movie. The u/s techs have a very important job to do, they shouldn't have to be concentrating on 5 different people talking/asking questions/etc. Check with your Dr's office, but I would advise against it. I hate to be debbie downer, but what if they found something wrong with your baby? Would you want an audience? I wouldn't. It will be only me and my DH in the room.

golfingdarwinfish · July 2013

KateMW:
I had 3 with me at my a/s with DD. It was tight, but they had no issue with it. The rooms at this OB are huge and they have a big screen TV on the wall so others can see it, not just MTB. It's like a sports bar. LOL I'm only taking DD and DH though this time.

The US room at my peri is the same.

OP, I wouldn't bring people to the a/s because of the fact that the tech is doing a very detailed scan that is meant to pinpoint problems. Personally, if there's a chance to find out something negative, only DH and I should be present. It's then our choice what we share with others and when we share it, especially if other tests are needed.

If your family members want to "meet the baby", go to a non-medical ultrasound facility and pay to just watch the baby for 15 minutes.

rsreese · July 2013

I would check with them first. I had mine done at a hospital and they wouldn't even let my husband come in until after the tech had gotten all the measurements. Then my husband came in and she showed us the head, body, arms, legs, and told us the sex.

BellaElla79 · July 2013

It depends on how big the room is. You need to ask your OBs office how many people you can have in there at one time. They may have rules about that.

Also, I would mention if you chose to have that many people in there for everyone to be soft in their talking so the TECH can do their job without distraction and so you can enjoy the experience too.

*Mrs*Rohrbaugh* · July 2013

We're in the same boat. This is ILs first grandchild and we want them there for our 22 week ultrasound. We called the doctor's office and their fine with it. I'd check with your doctor first.

golfingdarwinfish · July 2013

I'm having such a hard time understanding bringing people outside a SO (or a friend/relative if there is no SO in the picture) to an anatomy scan.

I am way too nervous about the A/S to allow any of the grandparents in the room, despite the fact that this will be the first grandchild for all involved. If there's something wrong, or the tech has a hard time measuring something, the last thing I need is a bunch of other people gasping and asking questions; or worrying when they have incomplete information.

My mother wants to attend an ultrasound, and I will got o a separate ultrasound facility for that experience rather than one that is being completed out of medical necessity.

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