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We did a scan when I was pregnant that said could be a potential risk of Down syndrome due to thick nuchal fold however pedietrician said no Down syndrome when she was born a lot of people have said she has a short neck and it could be a symptom ? Does short neck automatically means something is wrong or can it be ...
I had some cramps last Sunday and then have had brown spotting on and off all week. I just had a really bad feeling and have been getting very emotional about it. So today we booked a private scan at window to the womb.. i was 8weeks 2 days. the silence while they do the check is deafening.. They confirmed no heartb...
I had my 20 week ultrasound Tuesday and was wondering if my baby weighing 11 ounces & being in the 45th percentile a good thing ? I wasn’t concerned at first but why did the percentile thing get me overthinking once I looked it up 😭
Got my baby measured yesterday while in the hospital for borderline preeclampsia and he’s measuring at 38 +6 but I’m only 37+ 2 and new estimated due date is 5/20 I’m hoping that’s accurate and he comes early this mama is so ready I’m more worried about his head measurements as it was almost at 41 weeks 😱
I had my 20 week nhs scan done 2 days ago and the baby was hiding but they told us it’s a girl. But at one point they said the legs were crossed so I’m hesitant in thinking if it’s actually a girl. So I’m planning to go to window to the womb (99.9% accurate apparently). But if the baby is in the awkward position aga...
Had an early scan at 7 weeks and my due date is Christmas day! This is our second so a bit worried about being in hospital over Christmas when we have a toddler already so thinking to do Christmas a few weeks early this week to ensure it’s still special 😊
Anterior placenta at 12 weeks scan, can it still move by 18-20 weeks? I read that it can. Or does it stay in the same place.
Has anyone been in a situation where they had conceived in-between 2 partners? Like I have had 2 partners in a six week period I have my ultrasound coming up so it'll tell me how many weeks but has this happened to anyone else?
I had a scan at 6 weeks, and I’ve also got one at 9 weeks which is next Thursday (it was offered). How did you find the 9 week scan? Will I be seeing much?
Hey! So I’m having my 4th and last baby in December And I wanted to document my pregnancy, but not sure what kind of things to include in it! So I can’t include any videos from appointments/scans because they don’t allow that where I live. And I really can’t afford a private scan, although I’m tempted to save up...
I have my gender scan tomorrow and was just wondering if I need a full bladder?
Has anyone had there 20 week scan and successfully found out baby’s gender? I’m worried being plus size this will affect them being able to see clearly. I have my 20 week scan in 3 weeks and I’m so nervous that I’m going to end up disappointed being unable to know.
Had my first early scan today. Thought I was 8+5 and measured at 8+5 so I'm beyond happy and reassured! Amazing experience seeing heart flickering away
I just had my anatomy scan today at 19 weeks 2 days and my babys umbilical cord was in the way to see the gender would I get another ultrasound to see or do I just have to wait until the next ultrasound?
How do yall feel about getting your 22 mo dental xray? I’m at the dentist now and their asking for consent but I don’t know how I feel about that
Please share your experiences with bleeds or twins or misdiagnoses... Been told I look too big by numerous people for my gestation but got told I had a bleed next to baby. Is a misdiagnosis possible? Multiples run in my family but none have been had by my generation yet... (I'm the direct line...) Scan was at 5 ...
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