Worried about 20 week scan
It’s next Friday and I’m starting to feel quite anxious. All other scans have been fine (we’ve had 4!) 1 private at 7 weeks, 1 at 10 weeks as part of NIPT, 1 at 12 weeks with the NHS and the last 1 private at 14 weeks. Everytime we have been told that they are very active and everything is perfect.
I’m just mindful that new “problems” may have developed. I’m even considering booking a private scan before the 20 week NHS one next Friday, am I going mad? Please tell me I’m not the only one x
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I had my 20 week scan yesterday & I felt the same, I’ve had multiple scans as well due to anxiety both private & NHS so I totally get it!
Just be aware that sometimes they have to go quiet during the scan to observe everything as they’re looking at the heart chambers, blood flow etc so don’t be alarmed if that happens as they’re just concentrating. They’re very detailed with the scan so you’ll see a lot of baby which definitely helps
I personally wouldn’t book another scan before just as it’s so close to your 20 week scan and they advise 2 weeks between scanning
Fingers crossed for you 🤞💕
I feel exactly the same I have mine next week too and was also considering booking a private one before but I just had to tell myself I'm being silly and everything is going to be fine x
I booked scans every week between 12 weeks and 20 weeks and I still was so nervous at my 20 week scan.
The private scans helped me feel more reassured that he was growing nicely :) but it doesn’t tell you the detail of every organ like the 20 week scan. Hang in there girlies. I feel like there’s a lot of us that are or have been suffering with anxiety around passing the mid-way point! Hopefully your results will be positive. 🥰
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