Growth scans - is this normal?

Yeah growth scans for me at first were every 4 weeks and then went to 2

Hey I’m 37 weeks and I always get told I’m measuring small but I’m 5ft9 and my baby’s have more room long ways at my last scan last week (36 weeks) they said my baby was already 5.10 and got another scan on my due date if she’s not here but mine were pre booked at 12 weeks but I think it’s because they like to do growth scans at 32,34,36 and 40 weeks so could be because of that however I would call them and ask them if they have anything sooner if your worried x

I imagine it’ll be to graph how much baby is growing between scans. I’ve been having growth scans every 2/3 weeks. If they were more concerned they would have you in sooner for more regular checks 😊

Thank you! The question was more around should I be waiting two weeks for a growth scan when I hadn’t grown in a few weeks. Called the scan department and they were less than helpful! But thanks for the responses so far - feel reassured

I was measured big at 32 weeks and I'd already had a growth scan booked for 36 . My midwife told me that she was not concerned as baby was active and had a good heartbeat. So she didn't see the need in bringing the date forward. im currently 38 +4 I had a consultant appointment at 38 and because he measured my bump and it had dropped on the chart. He got me in for a growth scan the next day. Each time they have measured my bump its been off compared to the growth scan .

I think our department try to scan within 72 hours if ? reduced growth. Depends what your chart is looking like.

You shouldn’t be waiting that long. I got told they want to see you within 72 hours usually. The same day my midwife referred me, I got a text with my appointment for the following day.

My midwife told me if the bump measurement is off the expected size (smaller)then the growth scan must be booked to happen within 72 hours. I was trying to push it back bcz I wasn't worried and I was on duty on the Monday (would have been 72hrs after bump measurement).

@Caitlin sorry to hear you have had to deal with an unhelpful group of professionals! 🤗😓

Hi, I had the same issue and had to wait a week and a half. The midwife measurements aren’t really accurate so I wouldn’t worry.

I had my midwife appointment yesterday and my bump hasn’t grown since my last appointment 2 weeks ago so they sent me for a growth scan this morning. They said they try to get people in within 72 hours normally

Thanks everyone for your comments! I thought it should be within the week at least but I know I’m at a really busy hospital so they probably aren’t overly worried. I’m going to keep monitoring baby’s movements and if anything worries me I’ll try and go in