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To refuse a scan at 38 weeks?

217 replies

Moggymorn · 15/07/2019 10:20

I'm booked in for a c-section in two days. I have an anterior placenta and a breech baby, and I have a lot of problems with movements due to both of these factors. I had my last growth scan a week ago today, everything was fine, consultant advised no more scans were needed as although I have problems not feeling movements, baby is moving and weighs an estimated healthy 8lbs and no causes for concern. I went in on Wednesday with reduced movements, after not feeling anything for 12 hours and I went in again on Saturday for the same reason. All day Sunday I could feel the movements, and today he's wiggling away again. It just depends on his position whether I feel anything or not.

They've phoned me this morning to come in for a scan in a couple of hours, which is standard procedure after two episodes of reduced movements. I said that I'm happy with his movements today and yesterday, and my section is in two days so I'm happy to pass on the scan. They said I can reject the appointment but it will be against medical advice.

AIBU to reject it? It's DHs last day at work, he's got so much to do he can't come home and take me, so I'd have to drive myself 50 minutes there and back, at 38+4. I've not driven for a week or so now as I'm so huge and uncomfortable. I really don't think babies at risk, it's just the words 'against medical advice' that has made me doubt myself.

OP posts:
MarshaBradyo · 15/07/2019 21:57

Oh my god thank goodness

Congratulations

SunshineCake · 15/07/2019 22:00

I'm so glad you went. I was worried some posts weren't very nice but when a baby's life could be at stake..

RunningFeisty · 15/07/2019 22:18

Oh my goodness, definitely a good job you went! Glad he is doing ok, congrats!

penguingorl · 15/07/2019 22:19

Flowers Flowers Flowers

janmary · 15/07/2019 22:48

Congrats! 💕

Vandree · 15/07/2019 23:47

Thank goodness! And huge congratulations , such lovely news

BlingLoving · 16/07/2019 00:03

OP, congratulations! That's exactly what happened with dd! Monitoring saved her. Like your ds. Enjoy this time!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 16/07/2019 00:28

Congratulations, I'm so happy he's ok! Jxx

SuzieQQQ · 16/07/2019 02:21

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SuzieQQQ · 16/07/2019 02:21

Glad you are both okay xx

Moggymorn · 16/07/2019 02:39

Never been so in love

To refuse a scan at 38 weeks?
OP posts:
cryer · 16/07/2019 02:53

Oh bless!! He's beautiful!

Walnutwhipster · 16/07/2019 02:59

Congratulations, so glad you went and what a wonderful outcome.

friskybivalves · 16/07/2019 03:16

What a stunner! What a blessing!

friskybivalves · 16/07/2019 03:16

Love a half swaddle and how their arms go up like that.

PotatoesDieInHotCars · 16/07/2019 04:38

@SuzieQQQ it's a bit hard to have a stillborn baby nearly 11 hrs after birth. Hmm

Congratulations, OP! People on here will still be telling you to go for the scan when he's 18.

lunar1 · 16/07/2019 04:44

Congratulations, he's beautiful

CanuckBC · 16/07/2019 05:42

He’s gorgeous! Congratulations❤️

crispysausagerolls · 16/07/2019 07:04

What a beautiful little boy! Well done OP

Millie2018 · 16/07/2019 07:12

Well done OP and congratulations!

Justme1981 · 16/07/2019 07:12

Congratulations! So pleasesd it all worked out for you, enjoy him Flowers

MissRabbitNeedsAHoliday · 16/07/2019 07:48

Congratulations, hes gorgeous!

golddustwomen · 16/07/2019 07:54

What a little stunner! Congratulations op!! Thanks

thetardis · 16/07/2019 08:06

congratulations Flowers :)

Candymay · 16/07/2019 08:06

Ah thank goodness! Great update! Your post made me nervous- but I suffer with anxiety so most things make me nervous. Congratulations!

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