Early scans

[hmyh23]

Just wondering what people think of early scans and whether they are worth it? I'm 8 weeks and just worrying constantly, this is my first pregnancy and there's no reason for anything to go wrong but 3 of my friends have had missed miscarriages before and only discovered at their 12 week scan so that fear is constantly at the back of my mind. I'm also worried if I have one next week it's not really going to ease my worries because something could go wrong after that anyway. I just wish I could chill out and enjoy the experience more! Has anyone had one and it's been worth it in terms of helping you feel better? It's £90 at the only place near us that does it.

I had one at 8 weeks and saw a hb etc and I definitely felt less panicky, and then it was only a month until the next scan. Soon after that I started feeling ds and got a bit less anxious.

It won't change the eventual outcome, but assuming all is well should help you relax a bit.
IMO it was money well spent.

I'd say wait as long as you can bear, but definitely 8 weeks so you know you'll see a heartbeat. Early scans have reassured me after a MMC but only for a little while if I'm honest. But they do at least reduce the wait to the next one. Can't wait til I start feeling movement.

You do whatever will ease your mind, its your money.

I'm having a scan at 8 weeks but that's due to me having fertility treatment. Either way I don't think I could wait until 12 weeks.
It wont change anything, people have good 8 week scans and then they can miscarry days later but if you would like to see your bean, then go ahead

I had a private scan at 7.5 weeks, we saw a good strong heartbeat and it was reassuring to hear them say that size of bean matched exactly w with my dates. I had it done as had previously miscarried at 7.2.
Very happy to now be at 31.5 weeks. I would definitely do an early scan again for any future pregnancy as I found it very reassuring at the time.

Thank you everyone for your replies. Still mulling it over but might go for it next weekend when I'll be 9 weeks.

I had an mc at 6 weeks, so I definitely think next time, just to put my mind at ease, I'll probably 'treat myself' to one at 8 weeks, and maybe even another at 10 weeks. I just don't think I'll be able to relax enough until 12 weeks.

I had one at 9 weeks after a stressful few weeks beforehand. Definitely put my mind at ease, the heartbeat was amazing. DP got to record it on his phone xx

I had one at what I thought was ten weeks but turned out to be 11. So glad I did, felt much better afterwards

I didn't have one the first time and by my dating scan I was so anxious I pretty much had a panic attack on the morning of the scan. I couldn't enjoy it at all.

This time I had a reassurance scan at 8+6 and I was so much more calm. Obviously I knew there was still a chance of something going wrong but it's much less likely once you've seen a HB at that stage. So for me it was worth every penny to keep my sanity!

I've booked one for Sunday, keeping everything crossed!

Good luck. I had one at last Monday 8+4 and glad I did. Although I am worried again already now!

It's too late now as you've already booked it, but for anyone else in the same situation, look on Groupon. I got mine on there for £49 instead of £90.