Early scan advice!

I’ve just found out I’m nearly 5 weeks pregnant with my second baby and my eldest being 10months. I’m contemplating booking a private reassurance scan but not sure where is recommended. I’m hesitant on the thought of having a Transvaginal scan, but was hoping to book a scan around 8 weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to go for the scans in Bristol/ South Gloucestershire areas and any experiences (positive or negative) of a transvaginal scan. Any help is so appreciated. Thank you x

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I went to window to the womb in Bristol at 6 weeks pregnant and 9 weeks. Had a transvaginal scan for both and it was absolutely fine. Didn’t hurt and the sonographer didn’t make me feel uncomfortable in the slightest x

We went to Ultrasound Direct in Bradley Stoke as they were reccomeneded by a friend and they were brilliant. We had our first scan at 6 weeks and was just a normal ultrasound. The sonographer was lovely!

Early Scans from Just 6 Weeks - Window to the Womb & firstScan https://share.google/Y1b6zWfbqht4GGkv2

Cant say Ive had this done before, but I have been here for a 4D scan and had a lovely expierence.

& congratulations 🥰

I didn’t have one with my pregnancy but I have had what feels like one too many transvaginal ultrasounds for other reasons. I’m ngl, they are uncomfortable but they’re bearable.

I had my private reassurance scan at 9 weeks with window to the womb. I would book in for a regular abdominal ultrasound as you’ll need a full bladder for it, and then if they can’t see anything and ask if you’ll be up for a transvaginal, you can go to the toilet as you need an empty bladder for it. I think it’s best to do it that way, as if you do the opposite you’d probably be made to rebook. But you never know- they might be able to get a good look at baby, that’s what happened for me! Best of luck & congratulations on your pregnancy xxx

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