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12 week scan - taking 7 year old

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amehh · 24/04/2019 20:33

I have my 12 week scan tomorrow and completely forgot to call the ultrasound department to ask. Has anyone been allowed to have their 7 year old in the scan? Or perhaps come in after an initial check that things are okay?

My DH is coming so he could always wait outside with DS but it's his first baby so ideally would like to not miss it. We are new to the area with no family or friends nearby (closest is 2 hours away) so childcare isn't available for us.

I know it will probably depend on the individual hospital but has anyone had experience of this and have been allowed children in? DS is sensible and would sit quietly, he wouldn't be any trouble.

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Mintypea5 · 24/04/2019 20:36

My hospital won't allow children into the scan room at all. Just one adult with you but my friend is in London and took her 2 yr old no issues.

I think just to be safe maybe have 7yr old and dad sit outside till you know it's all ok and then have them come in. I'm sure they'll be understanding if you had no choice. If not at 7 they're old enough to sit in the waiting room or outside the scan room until you're done.

Cupoftchaiagain · 24/04/2019 20:37

I would get childcare somehow -is he not at school? as sorry to raise this and hopefully everything is good but just in case if there was a problem you wouldn't want him to be there for that.

bitchfromhell · 24/04/2019 20:39

At our hospital I've seen midwives playing with older children in the waiting room whilst waiting for Mum. I guess because they don't let kids in the room? I'd definitely try and get childcare if you can. I don't think it's really the right place for a 7 year old.

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amehh · 24/04/2019 20:45

Hi all, thanks for replying. There is honestly no childcare available for us to put into place so I'll have to see if maybe they can pop in at the end of the scan to have a quick peek but do the main scan alone (or maybe DS can wait in the waiting room). I couldn't do a school time appt as I work in a school myself and they are very strict on appts in school time - need to provide appointment cards with details of the appointment on and I haven't told them yet

I'll try and call the hospital in the morning to check as well, the department closes at 5pm and my appt is at 4pm so hopefully it won't be TOO busy there and they might be able to keep and eye on him.

Thanks again!

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Ginger1982 · 24/04/2019 20:46

Are the schools where you are still on holiday?

I would do as PP suggested and have them both come in once you know everything is ok.

whitehalleve · 24/04/2019 20:54

My hospital doesn't allow any children in the scan rooms.

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amehh · 24/04/2019 20:55

@Ginger1982 no we are back this week now. I think I'll try and do that, especially as I wouldn't want DS in if there was a problem

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greyby25 · 24/04/2019 20:57

I'm currently pregnant with twins and all my care is at my antenatal unit at hospital. I have scans and doctors appointments very frequently and I often see children at my appointments and I take my 18 month old. I think every hospital just has different protocols. X

FaithEloise · 24/04/2019 21:16

The hospital where i go have a policy, no children under a certain age.. cant remember the age though!.. but if you explain your circumstances when you go there you might be allowed? I hope your son and husband both share the special moment with you 🤞🏻😍xx

OwnerOfThatChocolateBar · 24/04/2019 21:22

Our local hospital have also now banned children in the scanning room full stop

ruralcat · 24/04/2019 21:26

I had my 12 week scan today. Had to take two children and was fully expecting them to have to wait outside with my husband but they were allowed in.

EdtheBear · 24/04/2019 21:27

Could you not ask a trusted colleague to babysit?
Maybe tell a white lie, you have an appointment, if asked further you could say with bank or GP or something.

1990carey · 24/04/2019 21:31

My hospital have a policy that they brought it just last year where you cant have any children and only 1 person with you. It really sucks because I wanted to take my step son to a scan after weve told him but we cant now =/

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amehh · 24/04/2019 21:37

@EdtheBear unfortunately I've only been in my job since January so I haven't formed any close relationships with anyone and I haven't made any friends either (moved to the area in November) so I really am stuck with this. DH has said if he has to miss the scan then so be it but hopefully they might let them pop in just for a couple of minutes at the end or DS might be able to wait outside for a couple of minutes while DH comes in.

Thank you all for your replies, looks like what I suspected - depends on the hospital!

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NorthernRunner · 24/04/2019 21:42

My 4yr old came with me to my 20week scan which wasn’t what we had planned but the scan was rearranged at last minute which meant I was actually 23+5days by the time it actually happened, so we had no alternative but to take her with us.
It was totally fine. She loved it, was totally mesmerised and perfectly behaved

Rememberallball · 24/04/2019 21:45

Just checked my letter from my scan 3 weeks ago and it’s a very clear no children whatsoever allowed into scanning rooms and no staff within department to care for/watch the movie while scans taking place. I would definitely call them in the morning if you get the chance.

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amehh · 25/04/2019 10:23

Just to update - I've called my hospital and they have said that although not ideal they are happy for DS to come in and definitely wouldn't make both DS and DH wait outside and miss it :) phew!!

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FaithEloise · 25/04/2019 10:24

Really pleased for you! Enjoy your scan🥰

outpinked · 25/04/2019 10:43

I had two missed miscarriages both discovered at the 12 week scan, I’m really glad my DC weren’t there. Medical scans should always be child free. You can always book a private scan to take children along to at a later date.

Chocolatecoffeeaddict · 25/04/2019 10:44

I've taken toddlers to scans before and had no issues. They were allowed in and I wasn't questioned about it. It's maybe different with an older child as they understand more if anything is wrong.

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amehh · 25/04/2019 12:32

@outpinked ideally I'd like them to be able to come in once it's been confirmed things are okay (I will ask when I get there) but if it's an in or out type deal then I'd rather DH could be in as well rather than miss out :)

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