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Early scan?

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LeeanneD11 · 23/03/2023 14:15

Hi everyone ❤️❤️

So just found out I'm pregnant with baby number 3. Very shocked and overwhelmed at the moment , basically I'm unsure how far gone I am, so not sure when my last period was . I've just done a referral for my midwife team . I put on the form unsure of last period date .

When would I get a scan? To confirm my due date and how far gone I am! I've been getting bad cramping and sore boobs too ❤️❤️

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Blondie1024 · 23/03/2023 14:44

I think it depends how regular your period's are and when was the last one you remember having ie what month? Scans are usually around the 12 week mark.

marshmallowsforbreakfast · 23/03/2023 14:51

I had a private scan at nine weeks for a hefty £90. To be honest I regret it, it was so expensive for about 2 minutes of actually scanning because they can't see a lot at that stage.

Blondeshavemorefun · 23/03/2023 14:53

I had a private scan at 6w but I was ivf

Scans vary but usually about £60 so if you want one before 12w nhs one pay for private

Twoinapod · 23/03/2023 19:19

If you just found out then I’d go by the guess that you are at least 4 weeks. Early scans are usually done after 6 weeks. I had one at 8 weeks with my second and third and highly recommend. It’s such a relief seeing the heart beating away. So going by the estimate that you’re 4 weeks, I’d give it another few weeks at least before you book a scan.

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LeeanneD11 · 23/03/2023 20:12

Blondie1024 · 23/03/2023 14:44

I think it depends how regular your period's are and when was the last one you remember having ie what month? Scans are usually around the 12 week mark.

My last actual period was 20th jan before having in plant out on 3rd feb , had 2 days spotting on 13-14th feb but that's it x

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LeeanneD11 · 23/03/2023 20:13

Twoinapod · 23/03/2023 19:19

If you just found out then I’d go by the guess that you are at least 4 weeks. Early scans are usually done after 6 weeks. I had one at 8 weeks with my second and third and highly recommend. It’s such a relief seeing the heart beating away. So going by the estimate that you’re 4 weeks, I’d give it another few weeks at least before you book a scan.

My last actual period was 20th jan before having in plant out on 3rd feb , had 2 days spotting on 13-14th feb but that's it x

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LeeanneD11 · 25/03/2023 15:47

Update I have a scan booked 25th April x

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Blondie1024 · 25/03/2023 17:19

It's going to drag from now until them. Good luck, you'll have to let us know how far you are x

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LeeanneD11 · 25/03/2023 19:41

Blondie1024 · 25/03/2023 17:19

It's going to drag from now until them. Good luck, you'll have to let us know how far you are x

I will do I have midwife before than xx

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blebbleb · 25/03/2023 19:46

I recently had a private scan at 8 weeks. It was £65. I had a missed miscarriage in December so it was for peace of mind. It looked like a blob with a heartbeat but it was reassuring to see a heartbeat. Worth it for me.

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LeeanneD11 · 25/03/2023 20:02

blebbleb · 25/03/2023 19:46

I recently had a private scan at 8 weeks. It was £65. I had a missed miscarriage in December so it was for peace of mind. It looked like a blob with a heartbeat but it was reassuring to see a heartbeat. Worth it for me.

I'm going to wait till 25th . But if anything changes I'll find a good place to get a scan x

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