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40 week growth scan (large baby)

Had a 40 week midwife appt yesterday evening, they’ve sent me for an emergency scan today (i didn’t even know you could have scans as late as 40 weeks!) - bump measurement is showing off the chart, so like 110+ percentile. I’m 5’2 and a petite frame, and not someone who carries any extra weight/fat. I’m scared what...

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It should be a 40-week appointment

Hi mamas, It should be a 40-week appointment check up? I didn't receive any email/letter for it despite at 37,5 (last appointment) was mention it. I received an appointment for 41 weeks and I don't know if is what it should be or again my hospital forgot to book my next appointment ( happened twice already). Ps. C...

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Finally got my 3+

Got my 3+ today and a dye stealer! This has made me feel like everything is ok and can relax slightly and look forward to our early scan in just over a week 🥳

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Can you take your toddler to an early scan?

I’m planning to book an early scan soon, but my husband and I have no choice but to bring our 19-month-old, as we don’t have any family nearby. Has anyone else taken their toddler to an early scan? I really want my husband to attend, so having him stay outside with our son isn’t a preferred option.

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Ards hospital for booking scan?

Has anyone been sent to ards for their booking appointment? I was at the ulster for my last one and just. assumed it would be there. Is there much difference?

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Anxious 😟

So after spending the past 4 days in hospital, had a scan today and baby had no out enough weight and will be having a section tomorrow!!! I’m 37 plus 3 days so it’s classed as full term but estimated weight is 5 pound 8🫣 I thought I had a few more weeks to prepare but I have less than 10 hours!! Please give me…

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Baby got smaller

I went to my growth scan today and was told that my baby has got smaller. I was sent home with a Doppler appointment, I am so upset and stressed with this news. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Dating Scan

I have my ‘12 week’ scan tomorrow I’ll be 13 weeks 3 days. I’m really anxious after previous pregnancies not making it to this stage. Did anyone feel like this?

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How Accurate Would This Ultrasound Be?

I still have yet to find a OB doctor so I am going to The Open Door, it’s a pregnancy and resource center. I told them that I would like to know what the gender is. They told me something along the lines that they are not professionally trained to determine the gender but would make an educated guess. And to not g...

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20 week scan nerves

Hi everyone, I've got my 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm really excited but also extremely anxious! Did anyone else feel this way, and what were your experiences??

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Breech

Just had my 34 weeks midwife appointment and baby appears to be breech atm, she's put me forward for a scan at 36 weeks to see if he turns or stays breech, anyone had a similar situation?

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Blood results

I have been left for three weeks with no message or no prescription or no appointment. I only requested the results as my MIL asked for them. All I’ve had is a message of my doctors saying a repeat blood test in 3 weeks. Nothing more nothing less, midwife hasn’t even spoken to me?? The lack of care when I’ve alread...

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Any guesses?

11+5, planning to go for a gender scan at 16 weeks

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Hip x-ray

My baby is being sent for an x-ray on his hips because he was breech till 34 weeks. Has anyone been for this? What does the appointment consist of? Like how will they x-ray my 5 week old baby

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Private early scans

Anybody knows places for early scans which not cost arm and leg? Thank you

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Early Scans

Has anyone here had an early pregnancy scan? If so how was your experience? I’m torn between getting one or not… I’m approx 6/7 weeks (periods are sooo irregular so don’t know for definite). On one hand I am really anxious and want to know that the baby is there and I’m not just making things up! On the other ha...

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