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NHS viability scan- did they give you a picture?

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Elouera · 20/04/2020 21:13

I realise that every trust is likely different, but considering OH isn't allowed in, were you given a print out?

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LittleMissNaice · 20/04/2020 21:15

Yes we were given one. Free as well I think.

HappyAsASandboy · 20/04/2020 21:17

They'll normally give you a picture if you ask for one (or more). Some trusts charge £5 or so for them.

I have also asked the midwife whether I can take a picture of the screen and always been allowed. They asked me not to take video, and saved a few still pictures which they then let me take pictures of on the screen at the end of the appointment.

CCaK · 20/04/2020 21:19

Do you mean the 12 week scan? Or an EPU admission due to bleeding or other concerns? I thought you only got photos at the "main" scans.

strawberry2017 · 20/04/2020 21:20

Yes usually, my hospital is currently giving them out for free because of the situation.
I was given some at my 36 week scan, pretty pointless coz you can't see anything but it was a lovely gesture! X

Shani123 · 20/04/2020 21:22

I had to have a scan around 9 weeks at EPU and they gave me a pic. I had to have fortnightly scans for a while too and been given one at almost every scan since :) I don't know if every trust does that though

BuffaloCauliflower · 20/04/2020 21:32

My letter says pictures are £3 and to bring coins, I don’t know if that’s different at the moment though

Naturalbornkiller · 20/04/2020 21:34

Yes, got 3.

They didn't want people using the machine to pay for pics so everyone was just being given a few.

Hatscats · 20/04/2020 21:37

Yep I got one for free, they offered, first time they offered but I declined as it was just the yolk sac visible!

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Elouera · 20/04/2020 21:42

No, not the 12 week scan. Its at EPU, but not for any bleeding, pain or problems.

I had IVF, I'm older, 2 embryo put in, 2 previous losses and they recommended a viability scan at 7-8 weeks. (both the EGU recommended it 2yrs ago after my 2nd loss, and also the IVF clinic this time around)

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StargazyDrifter · 20/04/2020 21:48

I had scans at 7 weeks and 9 weeks bc of multiple previous losses and complications. They didn’t offer a photo but allowed us to take a couple of pictures of the monitor with DH’s phone. That tiny dot is now a delightful 9 month old handful. I hope it all goes well for you, OP. 😊

Lemondropsandgumdrops · 20/04/2020 21:55

I was given a print out at the EPU with 9 different various images printed on the back. It was on the back of a letter that basically said the reason I was in and the findings.

user1493413286 · 20/04/2020 21:59

I didn’t get one at 7 weeks when I had a scan due to some bleeding although maybe I could if I’d asked

London91 · 20/04/2020 22:03

At EPU they let us take a picture at 10 weeks. She looked like a baked bean. Grin

esmerelda1988 · 20/04/2020 22:05

I had scans at 5,7,9 weeks and was given a picture or two every time which I thought was really nice. This was pre covid too and DP was there so they're probably more likely to give you one now.

CeriseClementine · 20/04/2020 22:07

I had a scan at 8 weeks with dc3 because I had no idea how far I was (surprise baby). They were happy to give me a photo although he was little more than a tiny white blob. The difference from 8-12 weeks in development/detail is truly amazing.

MrsC2018 · 20/04/2020 22:10

I've had my IVF viability scan today at 7+5 and got 2 pics free of charge cause husband couldn't attend. Good luck for yours x

Waterdropsdown · 20/04/2020 22:11

No scan photos printed out (big London hospital) they just tell you to take a photo of the screen. It’s like a 32 inch tv not some little tiny monitor. That was 12 week onwards scans. At the same hospital the scans at like 8 weeks ish were on little monitors.

BeMorePacific · 20/04/2020 22:41

I didn’t get one at my 9week scan. I wish I’d have asked, but I was just so relieved the baby was ok! x

bluemoon2468 · 21/04/2020 08:48

I had two scans at the EPU at 6 and 7 weeks. I assumed I wouldn't get a pic (it was quite a sad, sombre environment and felt a bit inappropriate treating it like a fun outing with souvenirs) so didn't even ask. At 6 weeks no pic, but at 7 weeks the sonographer asked if we'd like one and gave it to us for free. At my 12 week scan we got two but had to pay £3 each for them.

Jay0512 · 21/04/2020 08:49

I had a scan at 7 weeks and they gave me one photo.

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Elouera · 21/04/2020 10:38

I just got back from my 7 week viability scan at EPU. No photo given- she said the machine can't/doesn't print them out! It was also so blurry, I doubt OH would have seen anything, even if I had taken a photo. Its a large, London hospital, but I did get a copy of the report. 1 heartbeat seen in the uterus and looking good so far- but early days I know.

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CeriseClementine · 21/04/2020 19:06

Ah congrats op Flowers

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Elouera · 21/04/2020 20:15

@CeriseClementine- thanks very much x

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