Scan at 40+ weeks, anyone had a later scan?

Hi guys, I’ve got a scan booked in with the NHS to ensure my placenta is working well and baby is okay. For a bit of a back story, on Monday early hours I went to triage as baby wasn’t moving too much. They monitored me, all was well with his movements and heart beat in the end, but ended up seeing a doctor as she wanted to talk about inducing me. I said no to induction, however agreed to a sweep (I think I’ve lost my mucus plug and have been having slight contractions, but nothing major), so have another sweep booked at 41 weeks and induction booked for 41+1 weeks. Has anyone been in a similar situation and had a scan later in pregnancy due to similar circumstances? I’m kinda nervous for this scan out of all the ones I have had previous. I am considered low risk and have been throughout the pregnancy x

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I wouldn’t allow them to tell you anything about growth/ size of the baby if they try. I was having serial bi-weekly growth scans for a large baby (predicted 10lb 4oz at 37+5 yesterday) and they said another scan at 39+5 is an absolute waste of time that late on.

In terms of the placenta they can check blood flow to the placenta etc. I think your gut feeling really matters here.. do you feel you and baby are well? How are movements now?

Remember sweeps are a form of induction they just don’t sell them as that x

I had a scan today at over 38 weeks due to having a bigger baby last pregnancy. TBH you don’t see much as they’re so big at this stage 🙈 xx

With my first I had reduced movement at 39 plus 4 they sent me for a scan the next day . It showed my placenta was working fine. The doctor didn’t mention any induction. I went home and lost my mucus plug and contractions started soon after falling asleep. He was born on his due date

The scan will just show how well the placenta is working and baby weight . The measurements won’t be accurate due to head in pelvis etc

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