Not pregnant just a question!

[amytrisha]

Hey :wave:
I had a mc in April with my first pregnancy, I'm just wondering if I got pregnant again would I get additional scans? Just to keep my mind at rest? x

 

[wookie130]

Yes, many women who have suffered from a loss or losses do get early "reassurance scans." I'm getting one at 7w1day, so a little over a week away. Many times this is the standard, and other times you have to suggest it to your practitioner yourself, depending on how proactive your physicians/midwives/OB is...

 

[amytrisha]

Thank you, if you suggest it to them they can't say 'no' can they? I was asking family and friends who all said I wouldn't get any, one of my friends also had mc and is now pregnant & she said she had to pretend to be having pains to get an early scan xx

 

[wookie130]

As soon as you get your next BFP, ask them to first do a set of quantative hcg beta blood tests to see if your levels are rising at the appropriate rate...and also mention that you would like an early reassurance scan between 7 and 8 weeks, as you've had a missed miscarriage. If they WON'T do this for you, it's probably time to find someone else WHO WILL!

Those of us who've gone through losses need all of the reassurance we can get, and any doctor that doesn't understand that should probably go into a new profession, IMO.

 

[amytrisha]

Ah that's good then, yep definitely do need the reassurance we're trying again but I just keep thinking "should I" in case it happens again and I don't know about it, would just make me feel better having that reassurance.. Thank you hun hope things go well at your scan xx

 

[Finallytrying]

I had a miscarriage in April had lots of scans during that one and am pregnant again I had a scan last friday and get another one this Thursday for viability( they want to see a fetal pole and strong heartbeat) I also get another scan august first at my "first" appointment. Any time I want blood work done to make sure it goes smooth they send paperwork in and I am also on progesterone this time because I have luteal phase deficiency.. The dr's won't keep secrets this time because last time they kept giving us chances and I wish they would have been more honest about it and told me the chances were not good with how my hcg was rising

 

[LadyBug183]

Any good doctor shouldn't deny you additional ultrasounds, ESP with a history of mc.

Im preg after 2 MC's, my OB/Gyn has given me biweekly ultrasounds, now every 3 weeks since I've entered 2nd tri, and in between Doppler appointments to hear the heartbeat.
Im in Canada, not sure how it is in other countries.

Best of luck while you TTC! Enjoy BDing!!!

 

[Twinkl3]

At the local EPU that I know, when I rang them to see if they would do an early scan they informed me that they no longer offer them unless bleeding

Guess it really depends on your area

 

[doushy]

Hi

I think it depends on your local EPU. I was told when they detected my mmc to call them when i got pregnant again and they would scan me. I called them and was told to come in after 6 weeks, when they could detect a heart beat. I waited until i was 8 weeks and went, everything was fine thank god, but i now have to wait until my reg 12 week scan (they only offered 1 scan). I have read on forums that people have been refused scans when they have had mc and a lot of people are having to pay for private reassurance scans. Finger crossed you get your scan when you need it

 

[FeLynn]

after a 1st loss not normally. they may do an in office scan to confirm pregnancy.

 

[amytrisha]

Sorry for the late reply!
One of my friends had to pretend she was bleeding to get an early scan too Twinkl3, it's ridiculous! Of course we're all gonna worry.. When I get another BFP I'm gonna demand one lol.
Good luck + baby dust to everyone xx

 

[Joanna82]

Hi Ladies

First of all, congratulations on your pregnancies. We are trying to get pregnant too and next week I will find out. Of course I will be demanding scans every 3-4 weeks and midwife's appointments too so I will hear my baby's heartbeat every 2 weeks (my Baby Boy was still born at 25w in Feb this year).
My gp told me back in March that he will take care I'll have more scans when pregnant. I'm just hoping it will be happy and healthy 9 mths for me and the one thing I want is a healthy baby.

All the best for you Ladies and don't worry too much, everything will be fine

xxx