Heart outflow tracts not seen

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Hi

Just wondering if anyone has had the same.

I had my 20 week scan a couple of weeks ago and due to the way baby was lying they couldn’t get a clear picture of the spine or the heart outflow tracts from the heart ventricles.

I went back today for a rescan and the spine was checked and all was ok but due to me having a higher BMI and the way baby was lying they still couldn’t confirm if all was ok with the outflow tracts as they couldn’t get a clear picture.

Everything else was seen and is absolutely perfect and the sonographer didn’t seem too concerned and just said she wouldn’t bring me back for a rescan.

Has anyone else had this? I just feel like this will be hanging over me now until she arrives and I know for sure everything is ok with her heart.

Thanks

Sorry, I haven't had this, but I think if the sonographer thought there was serious cause for concern they wouldn't just have given up scanning. Also if there was a serious heart defect it is likely there would be markers and growth issues. The fact that everything else checks out is very reassuring.

If you are still worried you should call your midwife/doctor and see what they say or maybe book a private scan if you are able and see if they are anymore successful at scanning the heart. But your baby's heart is most likely fine