Re-assurance needed before 20 week scan

Angela49uk · Oct 14th, 2010, 05:53 AM

I have my 20 week scan next week. I've seen some of the scan pics and how clear the baby is, but I can't help thinking they'll have difficulty with me, because i am 'obese'.

I have a BMI of 35.1. My 12 week scan picture wasn't great, but I was assuming that was because of the position of the baby.

Will they be able to check baby accurately?

charliekitty · Oct 14th, 2010, 05:59 AM

my bmi is 35 and my pics were fine, it depends on how the baby is lying ect and how skilled the person doing the scan is / if they can be bothered getting you a nice pic (some of them are mean!)

my avatar is my 12 weeks scan =) xxx

charliekitty · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:00 AM

just to add the person doing my 20 week scan got us some ok pics, not brill but she was aright moody cow and she shouted at my baby coz she was moving too much =/ xx

Minnie_me · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:03 AM

Make sure you drink plenty beforehand as that should push your uterus forwards too but I have heard of plenty of ladies on the more cuddly side who have had problem-free scans. Good luck.

DeeDee1977 · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:10 AM

She SHOUTED at baby???!! That's outrageous!!

Angela49uk · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:36 AM

Thats girls, i'm sure i'll be fine, just can't help worrying about everything lol

bigbetty · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:43 AM

At my booking appointment my bmi was about 43 - lost a bit of weight since but had no probs with either scan - and believe me I am VERY flabby around my waist - so don't worry xx

Like someone already said just make sure you drink plenty before you go - my bladder was almost empty despite drinking loads which did make things a bit more difficult be she still got all the measurements ok xxxx

Angela49uk · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:44 AM

lovely pictures bigbetty :-)

bigbetty · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Angela49uk

lovely pictures bigbetty :-)

Thank you

I've got a growth scan at 32wks and they are going to check my placenta because it seemed a bit low, but the woman said that could just be because I hadn't drunk enough so that is another reason to make sure you have so much you can hardly hold it lol

Angela49uk · Oct 14th, 2010, 06:51 AM

Thanks. When I went for my 12 week scan I was really late being seen, so i nearly had to go to the toilet to let it out. Let's hope they don't keep me waiting too long this time! I have a growth scan at 30 weeks as well because of my BMI. xx

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charliekitty Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 985	my bmi is 35 and my pics were fine, it depends on how the baby is lying ect and how skilled the person doing the scan is / if they can be bothered getting you a nice pic (some of them are mean!) my avatar is my 12 weeks scan =) xxx

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charliekitty Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 985	just to add the person doing my 20 week scan got us some ok pics, not brill but she was aright moody cow and she shouted at my baby coz she was moving too much =/ xx

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Minnie_me Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cardiff, Wales Posts: 3,021	Make sure you drink plenty beforehand as that should push your uterus forwards too but I have heard of plenty of ladies on the more cuddly side who have had problem-free scans. Good luck.

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Angela49uk Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wales Posts: 2,205	Thanks. When I went for my 12 week scan I was really late being seen, so i nearly had to go to the toilet to let it out. Let's hope they don't keep me waiting too long this time! I have a growth scan at 30 weeks as well because of my BMI. xx

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