Are early scans worth it?

[choc]

I am feeling so anxious about something going wrong with this pregnancy that I was thinking about paying for an early scan. But then I'm wondering if they are worth it? Is it a case of they reassure you for that day but then anything could go wrong the next day anyway?! Do they really aliviate your worries or is it a real short term fix?

 

[cherrished]

I'm considering one aswel Hun and wondering the same questions xx

 

[mummytobe_93]

They are definitely reassuring if you have to wait until 12 weeks for a scan but I wouldn't recommend one until at least 7 maybe 8 weeks xx

 

[KylasBaby]

I switched OBs because my original one wouldn't do an ultrasound until 12 weeks. The new one I found did it at 8. There were other reasons I switched as well, but that was a big part. It definitely reassured me all was well.

 

[choc]

That's what I was thinking, 8 weeks. Otherwise yes it would be 12. So after the scan you don't start worrying again after a few days? Once you've seen baby is ok is it less likely for something to go wrong?

 

[Pink1981]

I really think it depends on the individual. The chance of mc goes down once you see a heartbeat but obviously not as much as we would like x

 

[KylasBaby]

That's what I was thinking, 8 weeks. Otherwise yes it would be 12. So after the scan you don't start worrying again after a few days? Once you've seen baby is ok is it less likely for something to go wrong?

Of course I still worry as it's still early and anything can happen, but it is less since I saw the baby and it's heartbeat. I also have a doppler at home and have heard the heartbeat so that is reassuring as well. But for me it was better to have that confirmation at 8 weeks rather than waiting another month of panicking. I do still worry, but not as much.

 

[mummytobe_93]

Yes I always worry but I'm a born worrier x

 

[Fit_Mama2Be]

I guess it would depend how long they are making you wait...

Originally they were going to make me wait until I was 12+ weeks along, which is WAY too long IMO!!!

Needless to say I found a new doctor and ended up having an u/s at 7w 2d. I got to see the heartbeat, see baby, and see the yolk sac (lol) as well as be reassured that everything was looking good. It made me really happy. I can't imagine having to wait until the 2nd trimester to see baby, so if you're looking at that kind of wait I'd say go for it!

 

[tryn4]

Agreed with above mums..I always get a "dating" scan. Of course I am fortunate that's part of my prenatal care..but I would say do one anywhere from 7 to 8 weeks up if you have to pay. Otherwise not much bang for your buck lol...good luck!

 

[nugget80]

I am paying for one due to a mmc last year at 11+5. I know it will put my mind at ease a little. I will be around 7+4 when I go for my scan...

 

[Buffyx]

I'll be 7+1 when I go for mine. The doctor just told me To go & gave me the referral. I will still worry afterwards, but I'm glad I'm getting One!

 

[choc]

I really can't decide! It would be £75 and other wise it's a wait til 12 weeks. But I can't help wondering if it would be worse to see baby Ok at 8 weeks and then maybe find at the 12 week scan that things haven't progressed.

 

[spicyorange]

Sadly the reality is if something is find to go wrong a scan wont prevent it, it might give your reassurance but as you say it could change the next day, personally I don't see the point in paying all that money for a scan 4 weeks earlier.

 

[pgfairy]

I thought about paying for one, since we don't get a scan till the NT if we are having a low risk pregnancy. But I'll be honest I decided that in the first 12 weeks with the risk being what they are (scan or not), if I heard that little hb and the worst happened it would just make it so much worse.

12 weeks went faster than I thought it would, and my scan is now on Monday. SO EXCITED.

 

[Shabby990]

I went for 2 early scans due to a early mc and they was so reassuring and worth the money..

 

[ellahopesky]

ladies in the uk, when you talk about paying for a scan, where would you get it done? at a private clinic? only asking as I'm interested in doing it too but wouldn't know how to go about it! x

 

[Pens]

I paid for an early scan because I am a worrier and although it didn't stop me from worrying completely seeing the heartbeat did make me feel a hell of a lot better x

 

[sbl]

As a high risk patient I got scans from 4+3 with lo.
While they did reassure me somewhat I was never relaxed cause I worry constantly.
I definitely think a scan at 7/8 weeks is beneficially if your a worrier.

 

[Beckzter]

I had an early scan last week because I had a mc in October and fell pregnant straight away and my midwife wouldn't offer me an early scan. It was lovely to have but I still worry something will go wrong.

I used babybond for mine, they have various locations in the UK.