A growth scan will take anywhere between 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on your babys position at the time of the scan. 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm so so nervous! I've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to have vanished and for past 2 days I've had a stomach ache. 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. concerns about the baby not moving properly, how long your babys femur (thigh bone) is, if needed, the blood flow in the umbilical cord, the measurements are completely within the parameters you'd expect, the measurements may be smaller than you would expect and youre going to rescan. Sending you lots of best wishes, I had my ultrasound last week at 19 weeks and the baby was moving around sooooo much, he is perfectly healthy and everything is normal for me!!! Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. And then I was cramping and spotting last night. They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. 25/10/2021 22:36, @Maighread thank you so much! Very nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet My aunt said they initially told her that the baby only had one leg and then after a more detailed scan they said he did have two but he had very bad club feet. Super nervous. Midwife also wouldn't listen to the heartbeat at the 16 week appointment . It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). She was a 9lb newborn xx". I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. P.S. I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker, I think I haven't felt movement yet, either and I'm 18 weeks today. If you have a scan during your 3rd trimester, it's called a 'growth scan' or 'wellbeing scan' - which is done to take your baby's measurements, and assess their health. We just hope all is well. Multiple growth scans in your 3rd trimester mean doctors need to keep a close eye on how your babys growing. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? 20w scan is a bit longer than the 12w. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. I had an appointment with my midwife his morning and she said I might not feel anything noticeable until week 20 and that my partner might not feel anything external until week 25. 04/01/2011 10:22. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! Often they're called 'growth scans' but also 'wellbeing scans'. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), I honestly didn't even know where my dds head was at 12w. I just like to think that when I'm really nervous or whatever, I just say to myself "in half an hour this will all be over" etc. That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. The waiting and the unknown is the worst. I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker so relived and feel so silly for worrying, I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. Been crying all day, depressed, taking it out on my OH when I should be so excited, but I'm really convinced there's going to be no heartbeat/no baby at all. I'm not trained for that. It's our first baby, and I think what's making me feel worse is that I barely have any bump yet and I've still not felt any movement. I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. A GROW (Gestation Related Optimal Weight) chart is a "customised antenatal chart for plotting fundal height and estimated fetal weight", according to Perinatal.org.uk. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. However, the scan may also be tailored to you and your baby. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to . I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. "The outcome when they come out of the scan will be either: "Everyone should be treated individually, as in, the scan results should be interpreted in the context of that woman and her size, ethnicity, etc theres various charts for those. But everything else was perfect!! Anonymous. I was full of nerves since the tech can't say anything during the scan except point out parts. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums All you need to know is that the protocol encourages use of a special chart for your unborn baby, designed around you and your personal situation, opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach used in the past. I'm just scared I'll get to it they won't find the baby. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. I don't see ds when I look at her I just see our beautiful English Rose. There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to discuss the results of the scan with the sonographer or doctor at the scan. I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! They're part of a plan called GAP (Growth Assessment Protocol), which is all part of an NHS campaign to reduce the number of stillbirths across the UK. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). She did put the doppler on me and as soon as she placed it - POW - a kick and then another and then she switched sides and got the heartbeat. Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. This scan will again take your babys measurements, and make sure everythings on track for you to deliver your baby as planned. His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. During a standard growth scan, there are 4 or 5 things that will be looked at - according to Nigel: If you need other checks, they'll be done during the scan, too. Hugs xxx, Hi Rebecca. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. A good hearty 160 (exercise makes it faster, after all). At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! "If the scan is being done on the NHS, its being done for a clinical reason. We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. Good luck x. I think its quite normal to feel this way, I know I did with my 1st two, I was convinced it would all end up being a false alarm or I'd have mc, but they both turned out fine. You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. Here, we explain how they work and what they mean for you plus what it means if your scan is at 28 weeks, 34 weeks, or 38 weeks. I'm a FTM and the feeling is incredible. Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer (Ultrasound) for the Society of Radiographers (SoR) stresses that NHS growth scans are always done for a reason - you don't need one unless you're told you do. She's now ten months old and in the words of her cardiologist at Glenfield in Leicester, she's getting rather round, which is excellent. Good luck chads fianc! I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". Likely, this will be a GROW chart. "On the whole, the vast majority will have a perfectly healthy straightforward pregnancy, and these wellbeing scans are being done to reassure us that despite whatever risk factors they have, that their babys health is all going to be well," says Professor Basky. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to worry about. I don't feel worried about tomorrow although I know stuff might show up but I feel he or she kicking about all the time now so I know they are ok in there! Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. Docs dont think they need to keep an extra eye on things - as everything appears healthy, and you're not prone to any risk factors. So happy for you. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. I'm another FTM and I'm so worried about my scan. Anyone else nervous about there 20 weeks scan! | Mumsnet SoR's Nigel also advises you make sure you're being scanned by someone who's properly qualified, and can interpret the results correctly. He's perfectly fine now. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. I am really nervous too. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. I couldn't care less about the DS. Same! 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous. I keep telling myself to not worry. It means a lot.. I've been feeling movement for a week now and has been increasing in amount and intensity as baby gets bigger. Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! Good luck ladies! He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. "If you are having growth scans," explains MFM's favourite GP Dr Philippa Kaye, "it is because there has been a concern about how the baby is growing. Nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. What were babys measurements at 20 week scan? I can't private message back I don't no why. Nervous about 20 week scan - what to expect? | Mumsnet We had an extra scan at 16w6d because we didn't want to wait any longer to find out the gender. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I was the same with Ds. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! Growth scans in pregnancy: everything you need to know, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), if your fundal height is measuring smaller or larger than expected for your baby's gestational age, if your placenta is looking low at the 20-week scan, if you have diabetes or gestational diabetes, if you have a history of premature delivery, if you have a condition like high blood pressure, or renal disease, that could potentially affect your placenta working properly, if you are very overweight, and as such there's a possibility your placenta might not work properly, if you have a BMI of 40 or over. I never imagined I'd be like this at all. In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. I worry constantly and its not in my nature to worry really. I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. I was super nervous to. I worry all the time and I just hope when my baby is born he will be ok apart from the foot obviously.. just want to say good luck with your test results. My 20 week scan is tomorrow morning actually! Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: You'll also be asked to come in for a scan as-and-when, based on the presentation of certain symptoms, according to Professor Basky. The bubba is looking good, strong heartbeat and even saw lots of wriggling around! Xx. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Down Syndrome was confirmed at 3 days old and we sobbed at first. I found out today at my follow up appt that I have an anterior placenta , I have my anatomy scan Thursday afternoon.we have had a scan at 6 weeks and a Amnio at 17 wks. Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. Yes there! x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. But still not far enough to feel consist (recognizable?) They said she may need surgery as soon as she was born. Very nervous too. I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. Glad to hear I'm not the only one! These scans DO measure your baby's size, though. Add message. I just want everything to be okay with them. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! I haven't felt movement but I am also 17 weeks (due Nov 28) so that's normal? The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". Spina bifida etc. If you still want to talk then email me. If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. It could be because your baby is either measuring too small for the 34-week mark (on average), or a bit larger than expected, or due to other risk factors. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. Im 18w 2d and havent felt amything either but same thing, lot of aches, staying positive tho! However, I kept reassuring myself that, even though I see sick babies day in day out, that is NOT the norm and that most scans go smoothly. I ordered a Doppler last week off of Amazon Prime and my anxiety has gone away because I've been listening to my little bebes heartbeat every morning since, but I'm still so worried. I'm super nervous every for the anatomy scan. I keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! I just want everything to be ok. My MIL and sister in law wanted to discuss childcare last night, wanted me final decision. ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT AT 20 WEEK SCAN, Has anyone been told the wrong sex at 20 week scan? And speak to the midwife or doctor.". This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. It is an estimate, though: its been reported in the past that theres a 15% margin of error when it comes to weights determined by growth scans. I'm 2.5w away from my 2nd A/S (baby was lazy so they couldn't get all the necessary photos the first time) - not that I'm counting, I'm 20 weeks today and can't feel any movement. WTF is going on! How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! What your feeling is normal i am the same and my 12 week scan not till next Tuesday but like you don't think i have enough symptoms and just constantly worrying. Growth scans in pregnancy after 20 weeks | MadeForMums Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. I have maybe felt movement? Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! That said, yes, you can book a private scan at any point during your pregnancy. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). In April 2019, researchers at the University of Cambridge also recommend that all pregnant women have an additional 'breech scan' at 36 weeks to check on the baby's position. Usually, its just a precaution. Thinking of you and still sending all the positive thoughts for yours - I know how mentally tough this wait is! 19/01/2023 16:38. X, Hi. At 20week scan I was told my baby has a club foot and could be linked to a chromosome prob like downs. I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. Doc says it's all good, but jeez can July 2nd get here faster please. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. Yep, that includes your midwife's fundal height readings and scans. You never know! I won't be having my anatomy scan for another 4 weeks and will be very nervous until I get to see baby for the first time and know everything is developing as it should. November 2015 Moms Nervous for 20 week scan beckd89 member June 2015 I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. With my first baby, my now 5 year old son, we found out that he had a cleft lip/palate at my anatomy scan so going through that has opened my eyes that something could potentially be wrong and it is terrifying. Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. I've just found out I'm about 6 weeks gone and I know I will feel the same this time till my 12 week scan. I don't have any advice just wanted to say that I'm in exactly the same position, 20 week scan is next week and I'm so anxious, even though 7 and 12 weeks scans were both were good. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). Thinking good thoughts for all of you! Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. How accurate?? Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! I'm so anxious, I keep trying to tell myself statistically everything is fine . Good luck to all of you ladies who are still patiently waiting!! Told me it was not unusual at 19 weeks so we are going back but I am relieved everything looked good. If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. The weight is so off. We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. Im terrified beyond belief! Either way, I'm happy if she does have it, it is fixable but no one wants there baby to have to go through tons of surgeries as soon add they arrive:( my husband thinks I'm crazy with how much I worry but I can't help it! Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. It means you don't need one. There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? Seeing your little bubba on screen tomorrow will make all the worry disappear. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. July 7th is my anatomy scan. Worried about brown discharge at 12 weeks :(. I'm totally naggy all the time as well. I'm glad yours went well! It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. It might also take 10 or so minutes for any results to be written up and shared with you. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Soooo happy. It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. It could be a follow-up to your earlier scan, a first time growth scan or one of many. Been crying all day, depressed, taking it out on my OH when I should be so excited, but I'm really convinced there's going to be no heartbeat/no baby at all. With both my babies they were wayyyy off! My dr said if the date changes over 10 days than they will change the due date. Your exactly the way i was started having niggly pains in pelvis and groin getting worked up bout scan which was Monday just gone, thinking the worse and you know what everything was just fine just like yours will be!!
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