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20 week scan reassurance

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2020ftm · 22/07/2020 06:54

I know everyone’s situation is completely different, so this might not be the case for everyone but I wanted to share my anomaly scan experience in case it helped give anyone else any reassurance.

I was told by the sonographer at my 20 week scan that my baby probably had an anomaly on it’s spine - possibly an extra bone or a kink in the spine. The report I was given had some scary words which I googled (silly me) and scared myself with all the possible outcomes for my baby.

We had to wait 3 weeks to see the consultant for a 3D scan to find out what was going on and the next steps. The consultant said the baby is growing perfectly and she has no concerns about the spine or anything else, so we are massively relieved.

A few friends told me they knew people who had suspected anomalies picked up at 20 weeks too and it turned out to be fine.

I fully appreciate that this isn’t the case for everyone and we are very lucky but I thought it was worth sharing for a bit of reassurance in case anyone is in a similar situation

RivkaMumsnet · 23/07/2020 22:38

Hi OP,

Glad to hear everything looked well on your 3D scan - it must have been a really anxious time for you!

Just bumping this as hopefully others will come along too.

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