AIBU to ask for an EPAS scan (again) before my 12 week scan

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I can't work out if I'm being a massive bellend or not.

After a history of mmc I'm currently pregnant, 11 weeks and baby looked fine at 9 weeks.

12 week scan will be at 13 weeks. It's not at the hospital. It's at the lovely little mini unit. I've been sent there as the consultant I'm under does a clinic there. It's also a GP surgery, gym, baby play thing. Actually lovely to have such a nice place in the community.

But, it's very busy. It's a social hub. I'm scared I'm going to go for this scan, they'll see another mmc and I'll have to walk out through all these happy people and then make my way to hospital for management.

Sorry I'm rambling, but I'm a state. Aibu to ask EPAS to see and scan me first? Just to confirm baby is alive? Our local epas is amazing, they know me by name (frequent flyer after our losses) and I can't imagine getting bad news without their support.

awww, I can see why you would be worried, I'd see if I could get my scan else where in your position, good luck, hope all goes well xx

In your position I would absolutely ask for an earlier scan. You’re not being a bellend at all! It’s terrfying in the earlier weeks, especially if you’ve experienced losses before. Anything to put your mind at rest. Hoping for the very best for you

I don't see why they wouldn't (our EPAS wasn't separate ).

Hopefully you'll soon be feeling confident enough to enjoy the benefits of the mini unit Good luck!

Handheld! Totally understand what you mean I'm 11 weeks too and had 2 previous losses one missed at 14 weeks (baby died at 9) I've had 5 scans so far and have another on sunday my nuchal scan isn't till the 8th November and I couldn't wait that long. I have had bleeding through this pregnancy though which is why I've had so many scans. It's such an awful shitty feeling I would ask for another scan inbetween and if not pay for one to settle your mind xx

Thank you @Chickychoccyegg and @TeddyIsaHe.

@DontCallMeCharlotte thank you, non separate EPAS clinics are horrid. We're very lucky to have such a range of services here.

@xJune88 sorry you've been through this too. My fingers are about as crossed as they can get but I'll cross them extra hard for you too.

I'm going to ring and ask. Worst they can say is no. Ideally I wouldn't have any scan for this pregnancy at the mini unit but if the consultant won't come to me, I've got to go to him.

Can EPAS not just do your 12 week scan? I wouldnt have two if it could be avoided.

The other thing is to speak to the lovely mini clinic and explain your concerns and ask what process they have in place in that scenarios. Sadly it happens a lot so they will be used to dealing with it.

I'm sorry for your previous losses. I've been there a fair few times myself so understand. Hope everything continues well with this pregnancy.

Oh and i had a similar fear to you and make sure i look extra nice on scan days as a coping mechanism so if i get bad news i come out looking like me not absolute shit. Fortunately things also going well for me this time! Helps me cope though.

Phoned EPAS. My favourite and most loved (they're all brilliant) midwife was on her lunch but answered anyway. They can't do a scan instead of the one at the mini centre, but they have given me an app for as close too as they can. It's no guarantee that the scan at the mini centre won't be bad news but it's as reassuring as it can be.

Thank you for telling me I'm not a bellend,