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5D Ultrasound: Worth the Splurge or Just Hype?

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Baby Heart Rate: Gender Predictor or Old Wives’ Tale?

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Nub Theory: The Most Accurate Weeks and Why

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Pregnancy Scans: Your List of Scans During Pregnancy

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40 Week Ultrasound: Key Facts

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8-Week Ultrasound: What to Expect

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Your 11-Week Ultrasound: What to Expect & What You Can See

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36-Week Ultrasound: What to Expect

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Your 12-Week Ultrasound: What to Expect

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What to Expect at Your 15-Week Ultrasound

Deborah Vieyra

What is a 4D Ultrasound?

Tassia O'Callaghan

1-Week Ultrasound: Can You See Anything?

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3D Ultrasound: A Better Look at Baby? Here’s All You Need to Know

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Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound: What You Need to Know

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What to Expect at Your 20 Week Ultrasound

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What to Expect at Your 7-Week Ultrasound

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From the community

Recent discussions

Inductions

I had my 36 week growth scan yesterday, everything is measuring perfectly, baby is weighing 6.2lbs and following their growth chart nicely. But I thought it was weird how the consultant said 'ok we will do an induction at 40weeks yeah?' and I was like umm no?? I'm a ftm, had a really straightforward pregnancy with no issues, only reason I have consultant lead is cause my BMI was slightly over the margin and it's my first baby. Has anyone else found that they're pushing inductions without medical reasons?

Growth scans

I've just turned 29 weeks, and I'm due to start growth scans at 32 weeks. For those that have growth scans, how far in advance did you get letters for your scan dates?

Gender scan

Hey! Has anyone used Window to the womb (preferably Bristol) for a gender scan? ☺️

Measuring different

I went for a viability scan on Wednesday thinking I was 6 weeks +4 based on my LMP. At the scan they said I was measuring at 5 weeks +2 and no heartbeat was seen. This has totally sent me into a panic thinking something’s wrong. My hCG was checked on Tuesday prior to the scan (as I had no symptoms and I was worried) and was 1114 and I’m having the test repeated next week.

Has anyone had anything like this before? I’m so worried and can’t shake that something’s not right 😩

Not of God

I sent my sister a picture of my ultrasound and said that it's my blessing from God and she had the nerve to say that it is not of God. If it wasn't for God I would not have even been able to convince my first nor my second. She doesn't have any kids. What would make her say this?

Nub theory

Can someone “and idiots guide to” explain this to me. I keep seeing what do we think I’m having 12 week scan posts. What are you all looking at? I’ve googled it and I have no idea what you’re all on about. My boy was legs spread displaying at my 16 week last time so it was obvious but the sideways pictures you’re all guessing from???? What???

Low lying placenta

Hi I’m pregnant with my second child and was told at my 20 week scan I have a low lying placenta. At the time the sonographer said to be careful lifting, having sex and to rest. I of course then googled it after and it says online a lot of people are also advised not to fly. I’m due to go on holiday next week.
I’ve contacted the midwife they said it’s at my discretion but to check if travel insurance covers this. Has anyone else experienced a low lying placenta and had advice around travel?

percentile lines

anyone who has been pregnant before been told their baby was on the 95th percentile and turned out not to be the case? through my bump measurements and one scan they’re all showing over the 95th line, hoping this might not be the case but was it accurate for you??

What is this in the pic? Can you tell gender?

16+1 abdominal scan. Seems baby was showing belly up. I think this is lower abdomen and two legs. Also added profile pic.

Any thoughts? I have 0 clue!!!

I have missed my U.C appointment

For no reason! I simply forgot! I usually add it to my calendar but this time I forgot. Can someone please tell me if they'll stop my payments because of this?

Is it normal not to be able to see the embryo’s heartbeat at 6 weeks?

I’ve had several miscarriages, and this pregnancy seemed to be going much better. However, today they told me they couldn’t see the heartbeat. I’d really like to know if anyone else has been through this. Thank you.

First prenatal lab tests at 12 weeks — is this normal or should I switch OB-GYNs?

Hi ladies! Need some advice from your experience.
I’m currently almost 7 weeks pregnant (6w5d). I had an ultrasound today, and thank God, we heard a strong heartbeat and everything looks good!
However, I’m really concerned about one thing: my OB-GYN hasn't ordered ANY blood or urine tests yet. He told me to come back in 5 weeks (which will be around 12 weeks) and said they’ll do the first labs then, claiming there’s no point in doing them earlier.
Is this normal practice? From what I know, standard prenatal panels (blood work, iron, thyroid, urine culture, etc.) are usually done around 8–10 weeks to catch any issues early. Waiting until almost the end of the first trimester feels a bit unsafe to me.
When did you get your first lab work done? Would you recommend switching doctors in this situation?
Thanks so much for sharing!

Are gender scans worth the money

I think £75 is a lot of money to find out the gender before the hospital appointment but when you find out through the hospital it’s a annoying they can’t write it down just in case they get it wrong

Do you think it’s worth finding out?

growth scan

i’m so sad cause i don’t get a growth scan 🥲 i asked my ob if i get another one they said no. i wish i could see my baby again, i haven’t seen him since may 4th lol. and we can’t just shell out $200 for a 3D ultrasound cause that could be used for other baby stuff haha. but honestly im just really frustrated. i’m just ranting

Big babies

Has anyone had their child referred to Paediatrics?

Baby boy is weighing 13.42kg, he is 1 in a few weeks. He has always been big and is a tall boy.
Paediatrics him as has jumped up the percentile chart.

Dr was rubbish, didn't ask any questions about what he eats, how much he eats, how mobile he is. (He has only just started taking a few wobbly steps this week)

Just trying to get an idea of what the next steps are

Child Support Pre-Hearing

Any advice on what on your did to prepare for your case? Mine is Tuesday and I have many screenshots, I’ve kept receipts, hospital notes and records for how many times he showed up, every hospital bill.

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