Anymore ultrasounds after the 20 week anatomy scan?

sparklett22 · May 2015

My doctor says that I won't need anymore ultrasounds after our 20 week anatomy scan. Anyone getting more ultrasounds done after the 20 weeks?

KissMeImScottish · May 2015

Consider it a good thing. Some people do have more ultrasounds, but usually, it's because the doctors are monitoring something that concerns them or that they want to keep an eye on.

No more ultrasounds = healthy baby and healthy mama!

bbiutmcph · May 2015

The practice I am at does one at 36 weeks. However a lot of practices and assuming it's a normal healthy pregnancy with no issues do not do them after the AS.

LaurenNewph · May 2015

I have one scheduled in July and then she said one every other week at the end I believe

abs99 · May 2015

I see a perinatologist as I am high risk due to past PTL. As a result I have had an ultrasound weekly and will continue to do so for awhile. It is great to see baby lots.... But also nerve wracking

kvilla4 · May 2015

I get one every visit since it's a private practice
His very hands on and I love it !!! Get to see my baby every time we go

kjs08 · May 2015

I get another at 31 weeks and then I think every week starting at 36, but I can't quite remember. I'm sort of high risk (high risk for blood clots but have never had one so not really high risk) so I don't know if that makes a difference.

rachellegiacco · May 2015

Not unless there is a reason to check the health of the baby or yourself. I get a 3d ultrasound at 28wks. Elective ultrasounds are far cheaper too

Mufflerlove · May 2015

I would consider yourself lucky since more ultrasounds are usually to look for problems. But you can also get a private one. If you get to 41 weeks pregnant then you have one to check on the placenta

I had one last time at 38 weeks because my fundal height grew 5 cm in a week and then one at 41 since she was late. This time I am having complications so I have to have one more at least at 24 weeks.

irenejean · May 2015

I'm not high risk and my clinic does another ultrasound around 36 weeks.

mpache06 · May 2015

My doctor said the same. Just had my 20 week anatomy ultrasound and she told me the only time they will do another one is if they feel one needs to be scheduled.

asdf2015 · May 2015

Me too. After AS they said they won't do more unless I get 41 weeks or unless there's an issue.

JenLovesDesign · May 2015

I'm having another at 32 weeks due to chronic high blood pressure to make sure that the baby is growing properly.

nursekatie47 · May 2015

I will have one more because they could not get a good look at the heart (the tech was only able to get 3 of the 5 views they want). Other then that no I will not have anymore.

shelbydd · May 2015

Mine is doing another, I can't remember if they said 32 or 36 weeks but it's somewhere around there. Normal healthy pregnancy, I guess it's just to monitor size and make sure baby is where he should be at that time.

Melzig76 · May 2015

I will likely have one so see exactly where placenta is since it is anterior. But in past experience we don't have one unless baby is over due or one of you are having complications.

sschwege · May 2015

Nope, unless there's a reason to do one the a/s is the last at my practice.

emmamohn21 · May 2015

My OB's clinic does them often, so I suppose I'm in the minority here, but we get them done almost every visit, and a 3D/4D one at 32-34 weeks with a DVD. The "unimportant" ones (the ones that aren't checking for things) are very brief, maybe 10ish minutes? Its mostly just a reassuring thing he does for all of us, and we can absolutely opt out of any ultrasounds we don't want done. But its been neat to have a new picture to bring home after every visit.

shaunnar053 · May 2015

At my anatomy scan my OB said most likely no more ultrasounds, but if they feel the need to they will do another one.

jen83mn · May 2015

Mine will only do them now if my fundal height measures off in future visits, there are any other issues, or if I go past my due date. Our 20-week ultrasound was bittersweet since I knew it might be the last time I get to see baby before it's born!

PhoenixJewels · May 2015

I'll have one at 28 again to check growth, I'm high risk though. Not sure if more after that or no.

kaybee03 · May 2015

I just had mine today. The tech told me she could not get a good look at his face - we didn't even get to see a profile or anything either today. He was active, but he just kept his hand in front of his face the entire time. The doctor mentioned that she couldn't get a good shot of his heart either, but followed it all up by saying that everything they did see looked perfect... I have to get a follow-up scan at my next appt just to get those pics.

... but I still am freaking out about the heart bit! I am guessing if they did see something questionable, they would have said something... I hope!

mrscate88 · May 2015

sparklett22 said:
My doctor says that I won't need anymore ultrasounds after our 20 week anatomy scan. Anyone getting more ultrasounds done after the 20 weeks?

Just got home from my 20-week ultrasound and baby didn't cooperate very well so they didn't get all the measurements. They said from what they could see, she's measuring a little small but everything looks fine. They requested I come back in 4 weeks to make sure she's growing on time. I'm nervous and hope she's okay. Usually you don't need any more ultrasounds after 20 weeks, but you can pay for a 3D ultrasound if you want to see baby again.

julie+worrall · May 2015

I've got a 28 week scan to monitor growth because I have a thyroid condition. With my previous 2 pregnancies, only had the 20 week scan

melewen · May 2015

My doctor said insurance only views the anatomy scan as a "need" but that she can almost always come up with another "need" around 35 weeks

was very excited to hear that! I know u/s are not super accurate with weight and size too but still can give you a general-ish idea although it might be better not to know. If you think baby will be big you might psych yourself out!

quincysmommy · May 2015

Not any big sons at least. My OB does do mini ultrasounds at every appointment and we get pics for free. I will pay for a 3d ultrasound later on

baker1jm2 · May 2015

No more for me unless they suspect a problem so it's a good thing i suppose. Crazy the next time I'll see my daughter she will be in my arms!

amylou512 · May 2015

I have marginal placenta previa, so I'll have another at 32 weeks. Fingers crossed it moves up!

kilograham · May 2015

I have 3 more, one to finish up anatomy because he wasn't cooperating, then two more to keep an eye on growth. (28 weeks and 34 weeks) It's because I see a perinatologist..and I also have no thyroid at all it was removed last January.

louiser210591 · May 2015

I have one at 22 weeks and 24 weeks but they are to check baby's heart and then a growth scan. It's nornal to only have a 12 week scan and a 20 week scan

hrossi253 · May 2015

Yes, every month because we're watching his growth due to his cord. Glad to see him, but would rather not have to have something to worry about!

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