Apart from going private, how else can you get an early scan?

[tostaky]

because suddenly all my symptoms have disappeared... i was sick as a dog yesterday and the last few weeks and today im fine. Im 8+5 only. im really worried im having a missed miscariage
if i go to gp, will he send me for a scan before my 12 wks scan?

[Heathcliffscathy]

go to a walk in early pregnancy unit at your hospital. in london st george's have one.

[EldonAve]

www.earlypregnancy.org.uk/FindUs1.asp lists the EPUs

[tinierclanger]

Depends where you live. In some areas you can self-refer to the EPU. But in others (like mine) you can only get a referral if you've had bleeding.

Congratulations BTW! It is most likely everything is ok, really. Have you seen a MW yet? Can you call them for a chat.

[tostaky]

do you know if i will have to wait for long there? I have a 9 months old to entertain...

[mosschops30]

Could you lie??? I know its not ethical or right, but if youre that desparate to get to the EPU, it might be your only option

[Bettymum]

In our area we have to be referred by the GP, I would call your GP/midwife first and see what they say. Our local EPU doesn't take walk-ins.
Hope you are OK tostaky x

[EldonAve]

depends on where you go and the day
I'd expect to wait at least an hour possibly up to 3 in London

[iateallthecreameggsyummy]

Contact your local hospital and ask about a drop in epu clinic, our runs mon-friday and its on a first come first serve basis. Best days to go would be tue-thurs.
Good luck. as for lying i would second that tell them you had a slight bit of spotting.

Hope all goes ok!

By the way tots your symtpoms will come and go and its likely within a few days you'll be feeling sick as a dog again i say enjoy it if you can once you've had the reassurance scan!