Too many scans

[Sixtyorforty]

I am on my 9th ultrasound scan and feel this is excessive. The constant monitoring and numbers are stressing me out. Can I decline the next scan? It is not for any medical purpose in my opinion - I say that because I was in hospital for a blood test and they asked about baby’s movements today. I said I hadn’t really noticed any as it was only 9 in the morning so they said well we can put you on the machine and check. When they came back with the machine about 30 minutes later, I said that I had felt a lot of movement and it was fine. The midwife said well we can just check anyway. The results came back perfect but then they booked an ultrasound because it is policy, if I used the machine. But I didn’t even really need to be monitored.
I just feel that 8 scans are too much. AIBU to decline, or is it even possible for me to decline?

I had about 16 during my pregnancy with DD, and an MRI at 23 weeks (appendicitis). I just saw it as a nice opportunity to see her, but I'd had two losses before her so loved the peace of mind. I was having growth scans and scans to check cord.

There will be a reason, OP. Maybe ask?

Your body, ALWAYS your choice. They cannot do it without your informed consent. Pregnant women can even turn down the 12 and 20 weeks scans if they choose. (I love seeing my scans though!)
If you’re feeling movement you are totally within your rights to say no. As Pp said, ask why all the scans.

They must have a reason for giving you so many scans? They don't just do them without cause over and above the 12/20 week one?
You can decline of course but I found it reassuring to be scanned much more regularly than others who only get their 12/20 week ones but I've had multiple losses in the past

Of course you can decline but there isn’t any risks associated with scans and you wouldn’t be offered them unless you thought they were necessary.

Why do you want to decline the next potential scan?

I’m think how many I had last time.
1 +2A private viability scan, a repeat of this scan
3 12 week
3 + 4 20 week, repeated as baby was in the wrong position
5, 6, 7 - growth scans

11 is a lot of scans. What are the reasons they are giving for all these scans?

I’m 25 weeks now so getting close to the time where they’ll start measuring my bump. I’m considering refusing growth scans if they ask for them. Mostly because I would likely decline any interventions they may suggest following them, hence why I’m not sure what the point of the scan would be 😂

It’s your choice and you’re free to decline but I think there must be a reason why you’re being offered so many - have they explained why? Most people are only offered 2 unless there is a reason why more are needed.

I can understand feel fed up & meddled with.

Plus overdiagnosis is a real risk.
Every time they look they might find a non-problem that they fuss about & worry you with maybe scenarios for ages then decide it's nothing bad at all.

Yes you can say no! Nothing reassuring about lots of scans.

It's your choice but as far as I've been made to believe there's
No concern about ultrasound - it's a tool used in many medical assessments

Also they're trying to look after you and your child in the best way they can - good luck, perhaps chat to your midwife if you're concerned and take some support from her

You can decline.

I had at least 9 scans with our twins and it didn't do them any harm.

There must be a reason they've done so many?
The normal scans are 12 week, 20 week and then growth scans if you have them which is 3 or 4.

Oh my last pregnancy was like this. Reduced movements mainly so on the monitor and then a scan a few days later. Think I had 7 extra scans. Everything was fine fortunately, he was just lazy! I loved having the scans so I wouldn't of refused but it's your body, you can refuse.