Did you have growth scans in pregnancy? He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. Once youre done, you may find thats the only growth scan you need. Please dont worry if youve been asked to go for a growth scan. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. !. As Professor Basky Thilganathan, a Consultant Obstetrician and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), explains to MFM: "Theyre not [technically] measuring growth. This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if you click through and make a purchase.All articles are written independently by the Netmums editorial team. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here), I honestly didn't even know where my dds head was at 12w. Mine is on Monday and I'm super nervous! It might also take 10 or so minutes for any results to be written up and shared with you. I never imagined I'd be like this at all. I'm a FTM and the feeling is incredible. Yay that's brilliant Rachel! He's perfectly fine now. I don't know why I just have a really strong feeling. There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to discuss the results of the scan with the sonographer or doctor at the scan. At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! What will happen? Nothing in my pregnancy has told me there is something that could go wrong. I don't see ds when I look at her I just see our beautiful English Rose. Hi ladies it all went well!! Sonographers do pretty impressive techy stuff with these scans - and can use all these measurements they've taken to estimate your baby's weight. So, dont panic, and dont be afraid to ask your doctor questions, and share your concerns with them. I just want everything to be ok. My MIL and sister in law wanted to discuss childcare last night, wanted me final decision. All you need to know is that the protocol encourages use of a special chart for your unborn baby, designed around you and your personal situation, opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach used in the past. When I asked about cleft palette she said she was not able to answer that and she for plenty of pics for dr so we should be good. I suffer from anxiety too and also had a 'bad feeling' about my 12 wk scan and was like preparing myself for the worse so when they told me I wouldn't be surprised. Maybe you're expecting now and you've just found out you need one? I was absolutely terrified as I'm a NICU nurse and have looked after lots of babies whose Mum's got bad news at their 20 week scan. Slightly worried about my brown discharge someone help!! Spina bifida etc. Docs dont think they need to keep an extra eye on things - as everything appears healthy, and you're not prone to any risk factors. Nigel adds: "I think that anyone coming into scans needs to have them properly explained to them and the results explained. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to have vanished and for past 2 days I've had a stomach ache. We dont measure growth and there is no system by which we can accurately assess the growth growth is speed, yeah? :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. Thanks for all the replies, I feel a little more "in control" if that makes sense! Soooo happy. I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer (Ultrasound) for the Society of Radiographers (SoR) stresses that NHS growth scans are always done for a reason - you don't need one unless you're told you do. If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. I haven't felt anything either. I'm 2.5w away from my 2nd A/S (baby was lazy so they couldn't get all the necessary photos the first time) - not that I'm counting, I'm 20 weeks today and can't feel any movement. These scans DO measure your baby's size, though. I have mine in an hour and I'm a freaking nervous wreck!! On the off-chance something's not right, your docs can use this knowledge to recommend the best possible course of action for you and your baby. Maybe gas maybe baby? Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. I will find out exactly what it was and let you know x. "The outcome when they come out of the scan will be either: "Everyone should be treated individually, as in, the scan results should be interpreted in the context of that woman and her size, ethnicity, etc theres various charts for those. P.S. It means you don't need one. As mentioned earlier, typically youll only be offered 2 NHS scans, at around 12 weeks (your dating scan) and 20 weeks (the abnormality scan). I'm 18w 4d. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Xx. Getting mine today , I'm 19 w 2 d. I'm pretty excited it's my first time to see the little one, I've just heard the heartbeat with Doppler so far:) I've been feeling a lot of movement, but it's also my second pregnancy:), Good luck to all who have upcoming scans! I obviously feel a huge sense of relief and we got the cutest picture of his little feet. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . I have another scan next Thursday I think that's for the Down syndrome testing. This scan will again take your babys measurements, and make sure everythings on track for you to deliver your baby as planned. She was a 9lb newborn xx". I'm so glad you guys feel this way too! Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! I'm 21 weeks and I'm unsure if I've felt movement. ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENT AT 20 WEEK SCAN, Has anyone been told the wrong sex at 20 week scan? Your exactly the way i was started having niggly pains in pelvis and groin getting worked up bout scan which was Monday just gone, thinking the worse and you know what everything was just fine just like yours will be!! She's now ten months old and in the words of her cardiologist at Glenfield in Leicester, she's getting rather round, which is excellent. Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. And then I was cramping and spotting last night. 19/01/2023 16:38. The bubba is looking good, strong heartbeat and even saw lots of wriggling around! I couldn't care less about the DS. Growth scans to track your babys size, weight and health are not uncommon. The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to worry about. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. I just want him to be perfectly healthy so badly that I'm worrying myself. They'll also be able to tell you if everything's OK with the baby, and everything else: the fluid, the cord, and the placenta, etc. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. It's not very likely you'll just have one scan, says Nigel. Whether or not you need to keep having growth/wellbeing scans will be determined as your pregnancy progresses. Add message. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. 04/01/2011 10:22. movement. Thinking good thoughts for all of you! Mine is tomorrow too Racheal! Good luck ladies! Hi. With both my babies they were wayyyy off! I think I have once but definatly nothing regular. Saw the baby & the tech said everything looked great! It could be because your baby is either measuring too small for the 34-week mark (on average), or a bit larger than expected, or due to other risk factors. Been crying all day, depressed, taking it out on my OH when I should be so excited, but I'm really convinced there's going to be no heartbeat/no baby at all. I had an appointment with my midwife his morning and she said I might not feel anything noticeable until week 20 and that my partner might not feel anything external until week 25. Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. I've just had a nice relaxing bath with my little bump poking out the water and just had another little cry. My niece is perfect. I ordered a Doppler last week off of Amazon Prime and my anxiety has gone away because I've been listening to my little bebes heartbeat every morning since, but I'm still so worried. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I'm just scared I'll get to it they won't find the baby. Good luck chads fianc! It is an estimate, though: its been reported in the past that theres a 15% margin of error when it comes to weights determined by growth scans. The scan is the same as the others and is an ultrasound.". I just like to think that when I'm really nervous or whatever, I just say to myself "in half an hour this will all be over" etc. if one of you is very petite, e.g. Multiple growth scans in your 3rd trimester mean doctors need to keep a close eye on how your babys growing. I had a scan at 9+4 and was terrified but that soon went away. "She then went into hospital at 36 weeks because she thought her waters had broken (they hadn't) and was told she was measuring 3 weeks ahead! I have felt my little booger like crazy & wasn't worried about that so much as all the other things that could of been wrong(ie dilated kidneys, the fluid on the brain, spinal issues, heart issues, cleft palette) like everything you could imagine, i worried about it. This scan will take your babys measurements and compare them to the average weight for babies at 28 weeks' gestation. Good luck! Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. A GROW (Gestation Related Optimal Weight) chart is a "customised antenatal chart for plotting fundal height and estimated fetal weight", according to Perinatal.org.uk. We were offered test but I declined. I just want everything to be okay with them. Very nervous too. You may want to check out our guide to 4D scans in pregnancy before you book ? It's just a testing time, but I'm sure that we will get through it somehow Whatever the outcome, Hang in there. I worry all the time and I just hope when my baby is born he will be ok apart from the foot obviously.. just want to say good luck with your test results. I know this time is terrifying and steals your excitement and replaces it with fear of the unknown, hang in there, reach out for support xx, Thank you for sharing your story. I was seriously shaking and felt like I could vomit or pass out at anytime. WTF is going on! Seeing that helped because I thought I had been feeling things, but it was nice to get the confirmation that I was in fact feeling him since he's such a mover. 06/01/2014 22:51. Im terrified beyond belief! We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. The weight is so off. (: I always get nervous before OB appointments. I just had mine and it went great except they told me his kidneys were a little dilated but it was going to be ok and it happens a lot with boys and usually resolves itself.. But everything else was perfect!! Anonymous. Nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet I've felt her move occasionally and can't wait till its more consistent. More often than not, the scans will show nothing wrong, and it's just being done as a precaution. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. We know a lot of MFMers on our forum found this IRL. As the tech went i asked all the questions i wanted to & she answered. Note: you should factor in typical hospital wait times, as well (you know your local hospital better than we do!). That's why you might've heard them called '3rd trimester scans'. Glad to hear I'm not the only one! I've just found out I'm about 6 weeks gone and I know I will feel the same this time till my 12 week scan. If not, you may be asked to come back to keep an eye on the progress of your babys growth. November 2015 Moms Nervous for 20 week scan beckd89 member June 2015 I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. I want to attach a pic of mine but don't know how to on the phone can't see an attachment thingy. I did own a fetal Doppler but I returned it the same day. 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. What is wrong with me?! during the scan he also looked like he was waving at us, ugghh that made me cry, it was soo incredible!! Anyone else nervous about there 20 weeks scan! | Mumsnet Try not to worry as stressing yourself out is the worst thing u can, easier said than done I know, good luck. I hope everyone's scans go perfectly!!! I don't have any advice just wanted to say that I'm in exactly the same position, 20 week scan is next week and I'm so anxious, even though 7 and 12 weeks scans were both were good. Usually, its just a precaution. Made me cry - happy tears, mind you, I feel the same but get this, my dr is a new one, had the same amazing dr with my other 3 and I miss him, Just had my 20 week scan, I'm not yet 20 weeks so the tech told me ahead of time if she doesn't see something clearly I'd have to go back. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). I can't private message back I don't no why. "Its a way for us to screen out, pick up, the few babies that may have a problem. In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. I feel like I still am a little. All of this depends on your personal situation. Feeling so nervous about it, haven't felt any major movements yet but keep suffering from ligament pain and back ache. I keep telling myself I might aswell prepare myself for the worst! Yay! What your feeling is normal i am the same and my 12 week scan not till next Tuesday but like you don't think i have enough symptoms and just constantly worrying. It's the best thing ever seeing your little bub on that screen. Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: if your fundal height is measuring smaller or larger than expected for your baby's gestational age if your placenta is looking low at the 20-week scan if you have diabetes or gestational diabetes if you have a history of premature delivery if you have a history of pre-eclampsia I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. I'm not trained for that. x, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. Which was pretty screwed up this far in advance. I know, I'm a bit crazy right now. I have no reason to think it's not. Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. I worry constantly and its not in my nature to worry really. He says you could have anywhere from 2 to up to 8 or 9 scans. Agree that you should take someone with you if you can, and I hope you get happier staff for this scan. That said, yes, you can book a private scan at any point during your pregnancy. They were advised to amputate his feet and part of his leg but he's all good now, please try not to worry xxx. "Your midwife will measure your bump and if it is smaller than expected, they may recommend a growth scan. "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". I'll be 18+3 the day of the scan, which is Tuesday. Nervous about 20 week scan - what to expect? | Mumsnet Sending you lots of best wishes, I had my ultrasound last week at 19 weeks and the baby was moving around sooooo much, he is perfectly healthy and everything is normal for me!!! If you havent been asked to come in to your local hospital for a growth scan, thats not a bad thing! I've been so nervous because Im not sure if I've felt any movement ( FTM). The waiting and the unknown is the worst. I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. Although she said I'm only dating around 11 weeks and not 12 so looks like bub will now be a September baby! 09/01/2019 19:22, Glad your scans went well, I've got 4 weeks until mine but I'm already nervous. 12 week scan today.. so nervous as I don't feel pregnant, Terrified of no heartbeat at 12-week scan, Get the days best CHAT sent straight to your inbox, I have read and understood Netmums' Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions. SoR's Nigel also advises you make sure you're being scanned by someone who's properly qualified, and can interpret the results correctly. Who's gonna be doing my scan, basically?". We had an extra scan at 16w6d because we didn't want to wait any longer to find out the gender. How common is it to find anomolies at the 20 week scan? Very faint line on internet cheapie. He just wanted to sleep lol.. I was the same with Ds. So hurry Thursday please! A good hearty 160 (exercise makes it faster, after all). You guys are amazing I love the support on here. At 20week scan I was told my baby has a club foot and could be linked to a chromosome prob like downs. I always get nervous before them, but for some reason this time was worse. The NHS hasn't acted on these recommendations yet, but we'll update you if they do. 25/10/2021 22:36, @Maighread thank you so much! Periods after coming off of Depo injection, Very faint positive line on clear blue test, Is this positive? Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. Will I be referred [on to the NHS]? I am really nervous too. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. My daughter had a lot of health issues last year before and after she was born and she ended up passing away at 2 months, so I am very fearful that something could be wrong with this baby. Measurements might be a tiny bit off, too, as they're indicators. You never know! The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. concerns about the baby not moving properly, how long your babys femur (thigh bone) is, if needed, the blood flow in the umbilical cord, the measurements are completely within the parameters you'd expect, the measurements may be smaller than you would expect and youre going to rescan. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. 12/02/2014 at 10:43 am. My baby's dad had club foot (severe both feet) as a baby. There's no point telling you to think positive so I'll do it for you! I don't feel worried about tomorrow although I know stuff might show up but I feel he or she kicking about all the time now so I know they are ok in there! It means a lot.. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. When he was born he did have club feet but not to the extent they had said at the scans. I keep telling myself to not worry. 12/10/2021 16:51. They said she may need surgery as soon as she was born. Hope it all goes well for you aroha77! She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. Just to let you know it was also at her 20 week scan they told her all this x, Hi Rebecca. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. I feel my son pretty regularly and I hadn't until about 19 weeks.. Maybe you'll return the favour and do some for me! They're part of a plan called GAP (Growth Assessment Protocol), which is all part of an NHS campaign to reduce the number of stillbirths across the UK. She didn't agree to it and gave birth to her little boy, he did have to have operations to correct his club feet and wear braces on his legs for quite some time but he has absolutely no other issues and is now 18 years old and you wouldn't know any difference. Doc says it's all good, but jeez can July 2nd get here faster please. My 20 week scan is tomorrow morning actually! His parents were told to expect the worst and that he probably had a genetic defect as well as club foot. Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) I can't wait to see its tiny body again and find out if boy/girl. Youll find out after this scan if your doctor thinks you should deliver your baby a few weeks early, due to their size. Chances are everything will be perfect! I'm glad I'm not alone in this then! I'm sure your little angel is just perfect!!! Growth scans in pregnancy after 20 weeks | MadeForMums These are assessment scans, or wellbeing scans as we call them.". We just had it done Friday, i was 19w3d. Had my scan this morning. They should also keep you informed as to next steps, such as booking in another scan. I was super nervous to. We just hope all is well. In this case, youll be having 2 growth scans during the later stage of pregnancy, as it can be tricky to do a clinic assessment. I have maybe felt movement? Usually, itll be after 28 weeks. I couldn't find the heartbeat as it got me scared. 20 week scan tomorrow and I'm so so nervous! It'scomforting knowing I'm not alone in feeling this way. Yes there! I haven't felt any movement either but the tech confirmed I had an anterior placenta so I should feel him in a few weeks more than likely. I know they shouldn't answer all questions but she did, up until that one. She wants to see the heart more clearly so I'm going back on the 7 th. These growth scans usually take place in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. At that appointment, we saw that our little man is a tumbler and loves to move a TON. X, Hi. We know the frequency can be a real worry for expectant women, though. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! I see it as just one more hurtle to get though to make sure everything is fine. They do measurements and then "guesstimate" a weight. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums I won't be having my anatomy scan for another 4 weeks and will be very nervous until I get to see baby for the first time and know everything is developing as it should. It's our first baby, and I think what's making me feel worse is that I barely have any bump yet and I've still not felt any movement. 6'3"). I know little one is probably growing a lot which is causing the uncomfyness but just feeling nervous still. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to . In April 2019, researchers at the University of Cambridge also recommend that all pregnant women have an additional 'breech scan' at 36 weeks to check on the baby's position. . You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans.