Pregnancy Scans

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TW : cancer Hi, so been going through a lot recently and have basically been told that I might have metastatic cancer and need to go to a cancer centre for further testing. I am going out of mind googling and looking it all up. I was wondering if anyone had been through the same and wondering what these further test...

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Goodbye for now

Well I guess this is goodbye for now. I misscarried last night. I have a final scan on Monday to be sure but I know I’m already sure. Thank you for the support ladies but see you again soon x

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12 week scan

What happens at the 12 week scan please? This is my first ‘successful’ pregnancy after loosing my first 2 babies and just want a bit of an insight as to what will happen please x

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20 week scan

Can u eat before a 20 week scan?

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Dating scan

I had a private & NHS dating scan and the due dates don’t match. The NHS scan pushed my due date forward by 3/4 days. Has anyone else has this experience and which scan is more accurate?

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Pregnancy of unknown viability

I’ve had some bleeding last night and a bit today. Only dark brown blood. I went for a scan this morning and they said I’m measuring 6 weeks 1 day and there is no heartbeat. I should be 8 weeks 3 days based off my last period but I am 6 weeks from when I did a positive ovulation test. They said to edge on the side...

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Early reassurance scan

Is 6+3 weeks okay for an early reassurance scan ? I’ve had 2 losses before ( 4 weeks and 6 weeks ). Im 6 weeks tomorrow but I was advised to wait a couple of days after that. I’ve never had a scan before as nhs uk make u wait till 12 weeks.

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Femur showing in 3rd percentile

I’m 32+1 So at my Midwifes’s appointment on Wednesday they said my bump was measuring at 10th percentile so wanted to get me a growth scan. Went today and he is definitely measuring 10th, but his femur is showing small in the 3rd. Anyone else had this? I’ve felt like by bump hasn’t grown much is the past 6 weeks or...

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It’s a boy💙

Had our gender scan today at 17+3 and found out we’re having a boy! Completely over the moon and can’t wait for him to arrive🥰

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Lymph nodes?

Hi all, bit of background about this question. My little girl is 16 weeks old. Earlier in the week we were advised to go to A&E as she came up in rashes and informed she had a viral infection. While I was sitting with her this evening I felt a small lump on the right side at the base of her skull. Looking online...

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Ultrasound and heart beat

Hi I am due in January and they are possibly gonna di an ultrasound at my app on the 28th which would make me 6 weeks and 3 days can yiu hear a heartbeat this ealry and what did your babies look like?

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Has anyone ever had anything similar happen?

I’ve had some bleeding last night and a bit today. Only dark brown blood. I went for a scan this morning and they said I’m measuring 6 weeks 1 day and there is no heartbeat. I should be 8 weeks 3 days based off my last period but I am 6 weeks from when I did a positive ovulation test. They said to edge on the side...

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Ultrasound

Can anyone suggest a private ultrasound clinic around Bromley? Thank you

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Fetal doppler

Hey ladies, Was wondering if anyone has used a fetal doppler with their pregnancy? I didn't get one in order to monitor things. It's just for a but of fun to see if I can pick anything up and have a wee listen. I have a stethoscope in my manual BP pack, and sometimes I use it on the dog to hear his heartbeat for f...

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Rainbow baby ❤️

12 weeks 3 days when scan was taken. Thank you x

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Private scan

Me and my partner are booking a private scan at window to the womb I will be 6 weeks and a couple days. Could any of you show me what your scan looked like at 6 weeks and can tell me what to expect (this is my first baby)

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