Level 2 Ultrasound?

andrella623 · July 2015

I am 17 weeks today. My doctor is referring me to a specialist for level 2 ultrasound in 3 weeks. Anyone experience this yet and willing to share your experience and maybe an ultrasound picture? Doctor said expect this appointment to last at least an hour.

rmj28 · July 2015

jlsingletary said:
I haven't experienced it yet, but have also been referred to a specialist for additional testing and ultrasound due to my age (36). I've had 3 previous children and have never been asked to see a specialist before so it's making me a bit nervous.

It really is just due to age. I'm only 25 and had no need for testing or specialists (I did anyway, my insurance is good, so why not? Turns out we needed it, but that's not relevant).

OP:
Level 2, Anomaly scan, anatomy scan - all the same and everyone gets one. It's not just to find out the sex or panic you. They check every little bit of your baby to make sure he or she is growing properly. This includes measuring bones, checking organs and yes, the sex of your baby.

Don't stress. It's fun. You get to watch your baby hang out for an hour. My son likes to suck his thumb. We have ultrasounds every two weeks because he has Down syndrome and I'm excited every time to see him. And at all of our scans, they take forever and check everything. I laugh, I cry.. It's amazing. Good luck and don't worry!

Eta: is there any reason they sent you to a "specialist"? Did you have genetic screenings? When was your last ultrasound?

bluelily9 · July 2015

With my DS I was sent for the extra ultrasound becuase they thought they saw something (thankfully it was nothing). In my case it was ok but I was worried the whole time and they made me have a FULL bladder - I swear I was going to pee on the tech! Did they give you any instructions? It was great seeing a more detailed baby view - sorry I don't have any pics but I'm assuming it's the 3D one?

taysun · July 2015

Level 2 ultrasound is an anatomy scan.
https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/prenatal-testing/ultrasound-anatomy-two.aspx

jlsingletary · July 2015

I haven't experienced it yet, but have also been referred to a specialist for additional testing and ultrasound due to my age (36). I've had 3 previous children and have never been asked to see a specialist before so it's making me a bit nervous.

Elizabella85 · July 2015

My OB is sending me to a high-risk dr for the anatomy scan. I've had some unexplained bleeding, I have PCOS and thyroid issues, and there are a couple of physical birth defects that have occurred in the family that wouldn't show in genetic testing. My OB says the high-risk doctor will take a much more detailed scan and have better equipment. I'm not really worried, it's more for my OB's peace of mind, that he'll really be able to see something if there's anything wrong.

He says that he sends anyone to the high-risk dr that has PCOS/infertility treatment (or other reproductive disorders), thyroid, gestational diabetes, physical defects in the family, unexplained bleeding since there could be a placenta issue, or advanced maternal age (who knew you could feel so old at 35?).

If you fit into categories or have a slightly elevated risk for these categories, that might be why you're being sent. The only two that I see as an issue are the physical defects or placenta issue, otherwise like I said, I think it's more for the dr's peace of mind.

I have mine this Thursday. I'm told it's just like a regular ultrasound, it just lasts longer.

lmgagliardi@hotmail.com · July 2015

I had one a couple weeks ago and I have another one this Thursday- because I'm considered high risk and have high BP and gestational diabetes I'll get one every couple weeks to measure growth- it's just a far more detailed anatomy scan- they look for everything from the brain to the kidneys, heart, spine, etc. it takes a while because they have to measure everything on the baby- upside, you get to watch your little one much longer! My stubborn boy was facing my back the first time. I'm really hoping this time he's not, I want a look at that sweet face!

babyrichards11 · July 2015

I have a level 2 US scheduled 7/29. I have a bicornuate uterus and my DD was 3 1/2 wks early so that why I'm having one. Not because of my age. I am actually happy about seeing baby for that long and also I'll have more ultrasounds then normal because of that slight high risk of delivering early. I wouldn't worry. Also I am having it done because of the medicine I take so I will meet with a maternal fetal medicine Dr at the same time. I wouldn't worry too much unless they told you there's a specific thing they want to look more closely at.

andrella623 · July 2015

Thank you

I'm definitely not feeling as nervous.

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