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5+2 and anxious! Shall I get a private scan?

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Jas87 · 09/02/2021 16:55

Just looking for some advice..

I’m 5+2 and had a MC last year. Whilst no signs of the same happening this time, I can’t stop worrying! I’m debating whether to get a private scan at 7 weeks to ease my anxiety - would anyone recommend one?

Or any tips from anyone that has been in the same position? The days seem to be going soo slowly!

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Moominmiss · 09/02/2021 16:59

If you feel it will reassure you then absolutely go for it.

After 4 miscarriages last year I had an early reassurance scan with EPU at 5+4 and saw a heartbeat, then I’ve had private scans so far at 6+2 and 7 weeks. All were great and measuring spot on. Some might say it’s overkill but for me after so many losses it’s all that gets me through and the stress and anxiety of worrying would be far worse for me.

I also have scans booked for 8+4 and 9+6. My midwife told me to get weekly scans if it would help ease my worries!

Dogsandbabies · 09/02/2021 17:06

It's hard to comment OP. I completely understand your anxiety. Last pregnancy I had a private scan at 8 weeks. Went on to have a missed MC at 12 weeks. Baby died a few days after the scan.

This pregnancy I resisted the private scan and just had a 12 week scan where the baby was alive. It may relieve your anxiety for a few days but nothing is ever certain.

Even with my current pregnancy although the baby is alive I got high risk for anomalies so more anxiety while waiting for tests.

Just try to keep the faith that all will be well and you will get a lovely healthy baby in the end. Best of luck!

Chelyanne · 09/02/2021 17:19

I had a scan with my last pregnancy. Was 8+3, so and confirmed hb but I still mc a week later.
This time I decided to wait for my dating scan, lmp put me 12+3 but dating scan today puts me at 13wk. It felt like a lifetime of a wait but I'm glad I did.

Good luck

PurBal · 09/02/2021 17:30

I had a private scan at one of the high street, not for reassurance but because we wanted pictures for when we announce at 12 weeks at Christmas (my 12 week scan happened at over 13 weeks). I had also had two early scans due to bleeding. I didn't find the private one reassuring to be honest. It wasn't very professional and I just felt like nothing other than the heartbeat was checked so I then spent all the time to the 12 week worrying anyway. I think that's natural. I think if you want to go down that route have a proper scan with an obstetrician, it will cost more (maybe a few hundred), but it will be more likely to reassure you. And as PP have said, things can change very quickly. I found it helpful to remember there's nothing anyone can do to change the outcome.

MySocalledLoaf · 09/02/2021 17:35

I had a scan almost every week of my pregnancy (for issues) and tbh it was only reassuring for the rest of the day. I think sometimes you just have to learn to live with the worry, as you do after they are born.

MsHedgehog · 09/02/2021 17:38

I had a private scan at 8 weeks, just to reassure myself I was pregnant and there was a heartbeat.

It was hard but I deliberately waited until 8 weeks - didn't want to go too early and risk no heartbeat simply because it's early and I start thinking the worst.

Go for it - private scans are completely fine when done by a professional (I had one just this morning at 31 weeks just to make sure he's growing well). But I would suggest you wait until 8 weeks to make sure the heartbeat is there.

Fawn68 · 09/02/2021 20:47

@Jas87 sorry about your MC. I had 2 miscarriages July & Nov last year, just got a positive test on Sunday. With my second MC I had an early scan, and everything was ok then that same day I Miscarried!

They asked me if I get pregnant again would an early scan help me and I said yes as I felt I would still rather know! So I will be contacting EPU tomorrow to arrange an early scan in a few weeks time. I think it's down to you yourself and what you think will help you! Hope all goes well and congratulations x

Thefaceofboe · 09/02/2021 20:51

I’m having a reassurance scan at 8 weeks, no way I could wait till 12. I haven’t had a MC but it did take 2.5 years to fall pregnant so I’m really anxious.

gypsywater · 09/02/2021 20:56

I have mixed feelings. Have heard of lots of women who sadly MC after seeing HB on an early scan. But I was going to wait until 12 week scan last time then had some spotting at 10 weeks so had a private scan and found out the pregnancy was Anembryonic then miscarriaged. Spent 10 weeks with all the pregnancy symptoms and thinking all was normal then there wasnt even an embryo formed! So I will be having a private scan at 8 weeks this time (next week if no MC before then of course) to rule another Anembryonic put if nothing else.

gypsywater · 09/02/2021 20:57

Ps I would hold until 8-9 if you can bear to

calimommy · 09/02/2021 21:05

I agree re waiting till 8 weeks. You will see a definite baby at that stage. But re scans in general, get them if you want. I appreciate the anxiety, I've been pregnant 7 times but had 3 miscarriages.

Lollipop25 · 09/02/2021 23:00

If it reassures you, go ahead. Personally I try not to even think about my pregnancies until after 12 weeks , no doctors or scans. Miscarried at 12 weeks before and I’m now 9 weeks miscarrying again. So mentally it’s easier for me not to get attached. Hope all goes well for you .

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