Anyone know how many ppl can go with you for your 20 wk scan?

[MummyToASassy4yrOld]

Hi ladies,
I'm 20 weeks on Christmas Day and got my 20 week scan on the 28th Dec at the hospital. Just wondering if you know how many ppl can come with you to that scan. Obviously my husband is going to be there but want my little girl to come and my mum if possible but not sure how many ppl can go in. I would presume 2 ppl and a child would be fine but not too sure. Thought I would ask on here. Seeing the midwife Thursday so she may know if not.
Thanks in advance. xxc

Children normally aren't allowed in the room incase of distractions so if you really do want her there, then bringing your Mum with you too might be a good idea, just incase.

I know my sister took more than one other person with her but don't know if it's different in different hospitals.

At my hospital it was limited to just one person, they specifically say that children aren't permitted to attend. I think hospitals all have their own rules though. Important to remember that it's not a family outing, it's an important medical appointment to check the foetus for abnormalities - the more people you have tagging along the harder it will be for your sonographer to concentrate.

Your me drive can tell you- however when I was booking in for mine they were clear that although they allowed two additional adults in with the patient, young children where not allowed in the room during the anomaly scan. It makes sense really- although the majority of scans are routine, the staff shouldn't have to deliver uncertain or worrying results infront of a child.

My hospital was strictly one person and children banned.

The check for abnormalities is no place for show and tell. I think if you want to share the joy of a scan get one privately after the abnormalities scan.

I know, I can see all your points about why they don't like children to attend and I am also aware that it's because they do all the checks on the baby.

Maybe I should of wrote my post in more detail. What I meant to say was obviously if all was ok with baby, then my daughter could come in and see the baby on the screen. I'm trying to involve her as much as possible and thought her attending the scan after all checks had been done and all was ok then she could see the baby.

I know a few friends that have took there children with them to the first scans so didn't think it would be a problem as long as she waited for the all clear that baby was fine obviously!!

What if there is bad news. Will you leave your DD out there for a long time waiting on you? Then I doubt she'd get called in for a 'isn't the baby lovely' chat. It's unlikely there's anything wrong but it's no place for a child for obvious reasons.

Can you do a private scan with her?

Sorry to say I just don't think they have time to do what they need to do medically and then indulge you to bring DD in. It's lovely how you want to involve her, but think for that you'll need to book privately.

Definitely double check with your own hospital though.

You'd be better organising a seperate private (sometimes called vanity) scan for another day.

My sonographer at my 20 week scan was professional, but we would have been given short shift if we'd asked to bring any one else in for a look. She was very clear it was a screening test and outlined what she was looking for, not just to look at baby.

I paid £60 for a Babybond 3D scan at 28 weeks which was a lovely experience (PFB!). I'd really recommend doing that, as you can bring up to five people with you, including kids, and you won't be rushed as its not a medical appointment. Getting a 3D scan means your DD can see new baby's face as well, rather than just a blurry grey image which might be hard for her to interpret.

At my hospital it was as one person only and no children. You could always book a private scan then you can take as many people as you like. We had a couple.

Tbh I know what your all saying but think I will contact my hospital and get their opinion on the matter as like I said a few friends have had their children with them.
My post wasn't regarding my child attending it was asking how many ppl could come in but this has obviously been took out of context.

It's not been taken out of context- you asked if people additional to your DH could come, including your young child, and people have commented saying that there might be an issue depending on your hospital and suggesting alternatives. They have replied specifically to the context you gave in your OP.

It's a bit pointless asking for advice or information if you're going to disregard it on the basis it's not want you want to hear.

@dinosaurkisses I found majority of comments very negative as to that's why I have disagreed. I know everyone has got an opinion on the matter but I think ppl need to have a bit of tact when replying to posts. Comparing it to a day out if far beyond ridiculous!

I mean is it anyone's business whether my baby's developing well, or the fact I want my daughter to be there. Whether the out come is good/bad.
I still believe my original post was aimed at the amount of people not children. Maybe I should of stated this appropriately and not mentioned my daughter.

My hospital was one person and no children allowed.

I think people are just trying to warn you that even if many people are allowed to attend, it's not an appropriate appointment for a child. And from the perspective of the scanner, at all 4 of my 20 week scans, as someone else said they were very brisk and matter of fact no oohing and aahing like in other scans. The waiting room also had a few notices saying clearly that children were not permitted at the scan. So we are just trying to help you based on the information we have from our experiences.

I think you'll find that the way it works is that it is up to the NHS trust and individual healthcare professional who they permit to intrude on a medical procedure that they are providing under strict timetables and budgets, and which are not family outings. The comments are negative because they are telling you that this is a medical procedure on the NHS and not a bit of a giggle for you. Pay for the vanity scan or a trip to legoland if you want an outing.

They don't have time to allow you to bring your daughter in once they've checked everything is ok. It's a timetabled production line which is normally running late. Show her a scan photo.

It varies from county to county, it seems.

No one on Mumsnet will have the answer. You need to ring the hospital and ask.

My hospital is fairly relaxed they would allow 2 adults and a child. But they are all different, mine doesn't charge for scan photos but most others do. We do how ever drop a small donation in.

Ladies thank you. I have my abnormality scan soon and was taking my toddler as I want her to be involved. But I hadn't even consider what would happen if something was picked up. I'd assume she'd be asked to leave, leaving me alone. I shall now be organising a baby sitter.

You are aware that a large percentage of mums in the waiting room will also have children and would love to involved them in the whole process,however they have the sense to take note of rules and understand the limited time the NHS can offer.

@Austentatious I think you need to read the previous posts before you make a judgement. I find your comment ridiculous and very inappropriate. Does anybody see going for any scan a giggle? Or a family outing? Because I seriously don't!!!
Get your facts right before making your opinion!

It’s on your scan letter, or at least it was with mine. My local trust is one person, no children.

The purpose of the scan is not so you can show relatives pictures of baby. As everyone says, you can do a private scan with that. It’s a medical procedure that’s considered necessary enough to be included in maternity care within nhs. Pay for a scan if you want to include family and have covered the medical reasons at 20 weeks.

You’ve had a 20 week scan before, right? How do you think having 4 people in the room, including a child, is going to work?

Look ladies I take it on board what your saying but like someone has just posted I will phone my hospital this morning and get their opinion on the matter. Gosh I didn't expect negative lectures on here when asking for advise.
Thought people had more tact and there are ways you can say what you are thinking instead of coming across rude. Anyway case closed!

Op I think this is a very sensitive subject, more so for some than others. This is totally understandable. Some sonographers will be less pleased with more people and time is precious on the Nhs so is would be unlikely your child can come in at the end.

Scan rooms are generally small and do not accommodate for many.

I understand this is an exciting time for you but the health care professionals see it as a medical examination to determine the well being of your baby.