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Additional scans

Has anyone had extra scans booked in by their midwife?

I went for my 12 week scan yesterday then in the afternoon I got a message on my nhs app saying I’d got a new message. Reading it, I’ve got a scan booked in for 23rd August, 20 week scan on 14th September and then a 4th scan on 14th October.

Not sure what the August or October scans are for and I’ve left a message for the midwife but haven’t heard back yet.

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Yes, please don’t worry. It’s standard practice for ‘older mums’. 🙄🙈x

Oh yes! All the extra scans! I’ve really enjoyed mine - more opportunities to see baby x

Yep the joys of being an older mum is extra screening. Nothing to worry about and the way I look at it is it's actually really nice to have the opportunity to see baby more as it develops without having to pay for private scans. I've really enjoyed having the extra scans later in to my pregnancy. I'm 33wks now and have my next one on Mon 🥰 x

I had 8. Gave birth 6 weeks ago all good no issues x

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