Reassurance scans

[mumofmunchkin]

Has anyone had a reassurance scan before their 12 week scan? Where did you go? How much was it? Was it worth it?

This is my 4th pregnancy, all previous pregnancies have been smooth, so no particular worries. However for various reasons it would be convenient to tell some people before the 12 week scan - eg we're going away with our in laws for a week and I won't be able to hide it, and with three older kids, once we tell them they will broadcast it to the world, but it might not be that easy to hide from them after a while.

I had an early reassurance scan at 7+5 and I would highly recommend!! I went to Ultrasound Direct, after seeing a lot of positive reviews about it on MN & trustpilot.

I saw a little bean with a strong heartbeat! It is so reassuring to actually see a little life, rather than just a line or 'positive' on a plastic stick!

I am 9+5 today so have my 12wk scan booked in for when I am 12+6.. but the early one has definitely made the wait a lot easier!

I've just had one on Monday with ultrasound direct. 4th baby and big gap.. I'm 39 now and just feel more jittery. I thought I was 8 weeks but was 9+1 ... and it was wonderful and reassuring! The videos and pictures can be uploaded to as many people as you want. My older children loved seeing it. Go on if you can afford it ( £70) do it xx

This pregnancy I’ve had so many!
7wks, as suspected ectopic (window to the womb)
10wks, so my husband could see as my dating scan was v late at 13+5, (window to the womb)
12w (NIPT Test) (ultrasound direct)
13+5 dating scan NHS
And we’ve booked a scan next week at 16+2 to find out the sex. (Window to the womb)

If you can do it - whatever makes you feel comfortable. Life events during my current pregnancy have made me very stressed,
Worried and anxious and the scans have helped me feel much more reassured.

Both scanning places have been fantastic and worth every penny

Thanks for all the recommendations.

I've given some of my reasons, I don't feel I need to go into them all/again for those questioning what I'm asking. I know the limitations of a scan, I also know my own circumstances.

I went to window to the womb last pregnancy. It cost £80 and they actually made me more stressed.

I've been toying with the idea with my current pregnancy but gonna try and hold out now. I haven't really got a spare £80. If it was £40, I'd definitely go!

@mumofmunchkin congrats to you and all you lovely ladies. Had a scan today as I've had 2 mc before this one. God is great. Everything went well, heard heart beat and measurement is on point. I pray we will all have healthy babies and will go full term. Amen 🙏. Next scan is at 12 wks. 3 weeks from now. Excited but nervous. Hows everyone doing

I'm really surprised by all the negative comments. As soon as you've confirmed a healthy heartbeat then your chances of miscarriage are pretty low. So having an early scan gives real reassurance.

@LBTM yeah I completely agree, I was surprised also. The risk after a heartbeat at 6 weeks goes down from 25% to 12%, and after a heartbeat at 8 weeks the risk goes down to 2%. However I wonder if those of us that've had miscarriages are just more aware of the info and more keen for the reassurance

I also went to window to the womb £60

First one was 6+2

Second was 7+1

I had so much reassurance, the staff are amazing and found a issue but helped me refer into my EPAU for further scans

Not 100% sure why some of the comments are being awkward about it. A scan will of course tell you what is happening at the time but knowing from that scan if things are still progressing or if the unfortunate has happened can really help when it comes to deciding to tell someone

I had a scan at 7 weeks as I'm an IVF pregnancy and clinic scan then to then 'graduate' you from clinic. I measured 6+1 then even though I was definetely 7 weeks so I panicked and booked a scan for a week later at 8 weeks privately and measured bang on then

Then I wanted to tell some friends/family on my birthday so I got a scan at 10+5 so I knew the pregnancy was still progressing before I told people.

Some people don't want to tell friends/family and then have the worst happen and have to deal with telling them and their disappointment too. That's perfectly acceptable and nothing wrong with someone wanting to have a scan. If they want to spend their money on reassurance (which btw I would include as part of 'looking after yourself before baby gets here') then they can :)

Congrats on your pregnancy lovely!

I had a reassurance scan at 8 weeks. I know it’s only a snapshot in time but it really helped relax me and it just felt good to actually see that there was something there! I went to an independent private scan place near me and it was around £65 if I remember correctly.
Congrats OP 😊