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Strange blob on scan..

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edwardcullensotherwoman · 07/04/2014 00:15

Last week I had an early scan, dated at 8+3. Midwife felt my abdomen at booking appt and thought I was further along or possibly carrying multiples.EPU mw said neither, 1 baby 8+2/3.

However, looking at my scan photo there is a small blob about half the size of the confirmed embryo, she didn't mention it during the (quick) scan, and I didn't notice as I was so excited to see the embryo shaped blob!
I've attached the photo, has anyone else seen similar?

Strange blob on scan..
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Boudica1990 · 07/04/2014 00:18

Looks like it could be the yolk sack (but I'm no expert) the yolk sac is what feeds the baby till placenta takes over at 12weeks(ish)

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edwardcullensotherwoman · 07/04/2014 00:24

Oh that makes sense,thanks! When I had an early scan with DD I was only 7w so she.was about the size of current blob, do I guess the yolk sac wouldn't have been visible? 4th pg and I'm still learning new stuff Grin

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Boudica1990 · 07/04/2014 00:29

I forgot to say congrats! Silly me, sorry.

It would have been there but you may not have noticed or seen it or it wasnt visible at the angle maybe :)

Life is a learning curve and pregnancy is defiantly a massive big bendy curve haha!

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edwardcullensotherwoman · 07/04/2014 11:26

Thanks Smile
You're right there, it's w massive learning curve every time!

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