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Dating scan

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Angelyoga · 04/03/2026 12:42

Hello,
I self referred to my local epu for a dating scan as I have no period (breastfeeding) and my midwife appointment is in 3 weeks time.
Do you think I have any chances or being accepted?

OP posts:
Abd80 · 04/03/2026 16:02

Hi I’m a GP. if you haven’t had any periods after your last baby, but have had a positive pregnancy test - then there’s no way of calculating how far along you are with this pregnancy- until your dating scan.
your GP will point you in the right direction to get this USS dating scan and refer you if needed. I would phone your NHS GP first.
Where I have worked usually NHS EPU only scan ladies with urgent pain or bleeding concerns or a history of miscarriage.
Good luck with everything !

Original poster
Angelyoga · 04/03/2026 16:01

Hi all, thanks for the messages. I found out im pregnant last week. I had very strong positive lines on the wondfo strips over several days and also did clearblue with 3+ indication.
The test strip line is kinda less strong today.

I don't know how far along I am as I don't have period. I had bleeding in July, late December and then 2 weeks later, in January.
Tbh I kept missing the ovulation window according to the strip tests and didn't think it's possible to get pregnant. We have been very infrequent with DTD in Feb due to being away for work.

Not sure how I should go about it. Midwifery team will see me end of march with scan scheduled late April, I guess based on the clearblue test. Gp cannot refer me or even see me as its antenatal territory.

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Morecoffeethanks · 04/03/2026 13:09

I read it as she doesn’t know far along she is because she doesn’t have a period. You go from the first day of your last period to estimate due date usually.

Bearbookagainandagain · 04/03/2026 13:07

I don't get it either... No period whilst breastfeeding is normal, so what's the trigger for the dating scan? Or thinking you're pregnant...?

Moshalot · 04/03/2026 13:06

What date did you get your first positive pregnancy test? Was it a strong line?
Did you get any strong symptoms, and if so what date did they start?

I don't know if your self referral will get you an ultrasound to date you, it probably varies by EPU and how busy they are. But potentially when you see your midwife for your booking appointment in 3 weeks, she might refer you for a scan to date the pregnancy.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 04/03/2026 13:02

Your post makes no sense, are you pregnant or not?

Morecoffeethanks · 04/03/2026 13:01

I had these exact circumstances and wasn’t given a dating scan, just a guessed date for the 12 week scan. However I had some bleeding at 6 weeks so ended up getting a scan then where I saw a flicker of a heart beat and they told me how far img they thought I was.

JackA · 04/03/2026 12:58

I was given a dating scan at my local EPU under similar circumstances but was referred by my GP.

groovycapy · 04/03/2026 12:57

The epu is usually quite strict in criteria to be seen, you’ll usually only get through the door with bleeding/pain/suspected ectopic etc

Sweetcorn100 · 04/03/2026 12:56

You need to explain to us further, I assume you’ve had a positive pregnancy test? Do you not know how far along you are - is that the issue?

SJM1988 · 04/03/2026 12:55

My local EPU wouldn't accept a self referral only through GP or A&E. Then it wouldn't be for dating but for issues. The midwife would get you in early though after the appointment to find out dates if you have no idea.

Peonies12 · 04/03/2026 12:53

I didn’t know you could do this? EPU is for patients with clinical concerns such as bleeding or pain.

Lmnop22 · 04/03/2026 12:52

Usually your first dating scan is at 12 weeks isn’t it? Do you have reason to believe you’re further along than that? Or will be by the time of your midwife appointment?