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12 week scan query

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newanxiousmom · 09/03/2023 14:05

Hi all,

Yesterday I went for my 12 week scan where I was told to come back today for another scan as they couldn’t see the bottom end of baby’s spine. My scan today was then postponed until after the weekend due to weather conditions.

I was advised that the end of the spine could just be ‘shadowed by the hips’, and of course, baby wasn't cooperative in moving either.

I’m just upset about the whole thing. It went from an abdominal scan to an internal scan. We saw the heart flickering but I didn’t get to hear it and I wasn’t given my official due date either. Our tech then brought someone else in for a 2nd opinion. It was just a stressful situation overall.

Naturally, I am quite concerned. Has anybody had a similar experience where the ultrasound tech couldn’t find something but it ended up being ok?

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Twoinapod · 09/03/2023 14:10

It can be common for babies to be in awkward positions so they can’t complete the scans. Easier said than done but try not to stress. I’ve had two babies and haven’t heard the heartbeat at the scan, only ever seen in flickering on the screen so don’t worry about that either.

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