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Growth Scans
I’m currently having a low risk pregnancy, no issues have been come up at any point, I’m 31 weeks today.
I have not had my belly measured, as it is not accurate. Especially with knowing that it won’t be the same midwife doing the measurements. Even the midwife I was talking to understand my reasons for declining.
Now they try to “force” me into two growth scans, the reason I have been given is “we would like to do a check on it”. Even though ultrasounds are also not 100% accurate, and a friend of mine has been stressed the hell out due to them reading the measurements wrong.
Anyone has been in a similar situation?
What was your outcome?
I just fear to have a similar situation as my friend which would stress me out so much more then necessary!
I think just because they would like me to do a growth scan isn’t reasoning enough
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Without you letting them measure you how else are they going to ensure baby is growing ? They aren’t accurate but they give a guide and indication to how baby is
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As someone who is having to have growth scans due to being “higher risk” you honestly have nothing to worry about. I never understand the measuring of the bump because it means nothing e.g I’m plus sized before pregnancy so wouldn’t be accurate. I’ve had 1 growth scan and it was super quick I was in and out within 5 mins. I have another one next week. I guess you have the right to decline. But they’re just offering care? And checking on baby? I see it as a nice excuse to see baby again because when you’re lower risk you don’t get many scans . Just because your friend is stressed with her experience doesn’t mean yours will be the same. I’d rather know my baby is growing well.