Scans and blood tests- please help!

[Angeldelight21]

Good morning ladies,

I'm 36, 8 weeks pregnant with our first one and I'm super anxious.

I was wondering what extra blood tests and scans did you have apart from the standard ones Nhs offers?

We are prepared to pay privatly just to ease on my worries.

What sort of things are you anxious about? There’s plenty of companies that offer early scans, I’m not sure about blood tests, but all these are done at 12-14 weeks with a dating scan.

Have you tried relaxation tracks on YouTube? There’s some excellent guided meditation ones on there

I had NIPT (as I was 40 and DH 45) to check for chromosomal abnormalities. It includes an early scan (10 weeks).

Congratulations

On top of the standard NHS scans I have had privately -

8 week viability scan - to ensure pregnancy was viable and developing well

NIPT scan & blood test @14w - due to my age (39)

4D Scan @29w - as I had done with my previous children

Via NHS I have also had to have a growth scan at 32w and 36w - but these are dependent on your circs

Pregnancy is a worrying time so I would look ok to some methods of easing your anxiety, if you feel it'a becoming a problem for you. All the best!

I had my first at 36 and had an early private scan at 8 weeks to make sure everything looked OK (there's not a lot to see at that point though) before we told our parents we were expecting. Then I had standard NHS treatment. I'm currently pregnant and 41. Didn't have an early scan this time but I am having NIPT which the NHS has been providing since 1st June where needed. Pregnancy is an anxious time. You should have a booking in appointment with your midwife at about 10 weeks- please talk to her about how you feel and good luck

I just paid privately for a NIPT blood test and scan due to my age (38) and higher risk of chromosome abnormalities.

All has been fine so far x