EmmyReece
Mummy To Olivia
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So I was talking with a friend and her daughter (who's also pregnant) yesterday about how we were considering a private scan at about 8 weeks. My friend was all for it as it meant we would see baby early.
I then mentioned my concerns about the fact that they might not see much because of my high bmi and the fact that it's so early. Which could result in them wanting to an internal ultrasound and my friend just shouted out "don't have an internal one it's linked to miscarriage".
Of course her daughter corrected her and she got funny and shouted at her "well xxxx had one and then she miscarried! Don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about!"
But of course now the idea is in my head I can't shake it off. I've messaged a company that we were considering going to and voiced my fears and they came back with this reply
I just wish I'd never opened my mouth now as I wouldn't have had to hear that from my friend and I wouldn't have all these crazy fears running round my head
I then mentioned my concerns about the fact that they might not see much because of my high bmi and the fact that it's so early. Which could result in them wanting to an internal ultrasound and my friend just shouted out "don't have an internal one it's linked to miscarriage".
Of course her daughter corrected her and she got funny and shouted at her "well xxxx had one and then she miscarried! Don't act like I don't know what I'm talking about!"
But of course now the idea is in my head I can't shake it off. I've messaged a company that we were considering going to and voiced my fears and they came back with this reply
Good morning and congratulations,
Unfortunately the best way of performing early ultrasound is transvaginally (especially for those ladies with a raised BMI or a extroverted uterus).... there is NO link with this examination and miscarriages.... as all scans on ladies who attended early pregnancy units with pain or bleeding have this type of scan your friend may have associated the two, but these ladies would have miscarried with or without the scan.
It is unlikely that we could see much at all from a tummy scan at this gestation
If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
We wish you all the best for a continued healthy pregnancy
Kind regards
I just wish I'd never opened my mouth now as I wouldn't have had to hear that from my friend and I wouldn't have all these crazy fears running round my head