Community Posts, Tips & Support on Pregnancy Scans

Hoping for some reassurance… I went for a growth scan today at 34+2 and have been told that baby is measuring big at 97th centile. He is 2880g (6lb5oz) At 32 weeks he was 4lb 12oz They now want to test me for diabetes and have said it could lead to me needing an induction or c section I was always low risk and e...

Hi all, I’ve had my booking appointment at 8 weeks where they took blood, urine tests and asked lots of questions. I am due for another appointment week 11 then another for scan on week 12. Im just confused what happens at the appointment they gave me at week 11.. i think they are taking some more blood tests, is th...

Hi ladies, sorry if this is a stupid question. I have my NHS 12 week scan tomorrow. Is it just an external ultrasound? Or is there something else too?

Does anyone have any ideas ? 12 weeks 6 days scan.

Just after some advice, I’m a first time mum and my anxiety has been through the roof recently. I had a growth scan at 32 weeks, around 2 weeks ago and baby boy was on the 17tb centile weighing 3lbs 3oz. I went for another growth scan today and he’s gown down to the 9th centile weighing 4lbs 3oz. They have said not ...

I'm going out of my mind with worry so would appreciate others sharing their stories if this is something you too have experienced. My baby boys legs are measuring below the 5th centile at 29 weeks and 5 days, whereas at my 20 week scan he measured on the 9th. Google is making me fear the worst, and although the son...

We’re waiting to have a surprise but interested to know everyone’s guesses based on the ‘nub theory’. This was my 12 week scan 🤍

personally I have no clue whatsoever but curious to see what other people will say.

I know I'm biased, massively. But our first private one, baby looked like a little prawn. Second, it was slightly before 12 weeks and they looked like Homer Simpson 😂 this one at 15 weeks is the cutest thing I've ever seen. We also found out what we are having 🥹🥹🥹 look at their little nose! It's my first pregnancy…

Second baby I’m so sick of waiting to find out gender. First time was so much easier, I’m so so impatient. I’ve got 4 weeks to go. Am I going to book an earlier scan? No. Am I going to wait? Yes. Just wanted to get that off my chest.

I must have big babies or something, cuz holy crap. Due date was April 29th according to 3 scans, 1 scan measured due May 5th so we went with that one for longer time given before intervening if he wants to stay put. So I’m technically on 32 weeks. Big brother was born 37+1 at 9#10oz. He was estimated 13+# if he...

Had an awful nights sleep and now wide awake worrying about things. Got my 38 week scan today. already been booked for induction as on previous scans baby is big and I have polyhydraminos. I’ve had a successful previous induction and it was a good experience for me but I’m worried based on previous conversations wit...

So had to go back for an ultrasound because they couldn’t get the baby’s spine in the last ultrasound I’m currently 22 weeks and 5 days while she was doing the ultrasound she told me my cervix is measuring a little low did a little more thorough check and said my cervix is closed but baby is measuring low. My doctor...

Is a 6lb 8oz a big baby at 36 weeks? I went for scan and was told that. Baby’s tummy is 87th % they said on the bigger side. What were you at 36 weeks?

I had q private scan last Friday due to pain and i have a nhs scan this friday. Is a week apart ok

Has anyone any tips on how to get a clear scan picture? Or is it just luck of the draw? :) Also, any key things to ask? We've got our 12 week scan Thursday, can't wait but nervous too!! Thank you ❤️

My son is 8 weeks today and we had our check up at the gps this afternoon. She weighed him to be 4.54kg and wrote that down in his book, but when she plotted it on his chart she marked him as 5.45kg, which put him on the 50th percentile and she just said he’s gaining weight well etc. when I looked at home and reali...

Anyone know if I am supposed to avoid the scanner and do the regular metal detector? Or the other way around?

Has anyone had their gender scan yet? Was the nub theory correct? I’m getting so impatient but still few weeks to go until I find out the gender of my little one

My baby has a cranial scan tomorrow. Not sure what to expect. It was booked last week. They told me over the phone. Her symptoms are leg twitching mainly on left sode, leans to the side n looks like a c shape on her left. She cannot sit up or sit right even in supported chairs.. she cries unless laying flat level, l...