Should I have a private scan, or is this just feeding anxiety?

[BirdsNestTest]

I have one child already. I had a miscarriage a few months ago. This was detected at a private scan at 9 weeks I had just to see how things were. I’m 7 weeks pregnant again but have had cramping and light bleeding. Had a scan at 4 weeks with EPU to confirm wasn’t ectopic (didn’t realise I was so early but fortunately they could see things), and at 6 weeks they did another scan and confirmed a heartbeat. They’ve said I’ll now just have my next scan as normal at 12 weeks. I’ve had a bit more light bleeding (when I wipe) but they said at my last scan light bleeding in the first trimester is common. They also said they don’t like to scan too much as each time they do it sends the baby energy. I was contemplating a private scan in a couple of weeks at 9 weeks to see how things are, but I’m wondering if I should or not. I don’t like the idea of energy being sent to the baby, but if it is bad news I want to know sooner rather than later. I don’t think the scan will put my mind at ease really as I’ll just worry until the next one. I’m feeling very anxious in this pregnancy, but I do tend to be quite anxious anyway.

I have had several miscarriages and was worried as a result, so I had scans at six weeks and nine weeks with my current pregnancy (now at 38wks). I am not a medic but I am a healthcare lawyer and have been pregnant several times now and have never heard it suggested that there is some "energy" being sent to the foetus that could harm it. I'd have as many scans as you want/can afford if it makes you feel better!

I had a mmc a few months ago and I'm currently pregnant again. I have had at least 4 private scans and asked the sonographer if this was safe. She said there is not evidence that ultrasound can harm the baby and also if I was a high risk pregnancy, I would be scanned far more frequently. So I honestly wouldn't worry about having additional scans xxx

I've never heard the energy thing either. Had 13 scans in my last pregnancy, starting at 6 weeks.

I was told as long as you leave a couple of weeks between scans there's shouldn't be an issue. Don't leave yourself anxious - book a scan x

I lost my first baby at 33 weeks last year and had my rainbow baby just 6 weeks ago. I was unbelievably anxious throughout this pregnancy and had so many private scans I got my own discount code 🙈
For me, I could never settle until I'd seen the baby, though it only relieved the anxiety for a couple of days and it was back again. I just did what I needed to get through the pregnancy.
I also had a few panic attacks when I reached the gestation that my son died and I was terrified all of the upset and anxiety would affect my baby. It hasn't affected her in the slightest, she's the most chilled, happy six old, super alert and attentive and gives the most beautiful smiles!
Do what you need to do and Take each day as it comes 💖