Not every NHS hospital will use the software that creates these charts yet, but lots will, and hopefully, more will soon. I had an appointment with my midwife his morning and she said I might not feel anything noticeable until week 20 and that my partner might not feel anything external until week 25. On the off-chance something's not right, your docs can use this knowledge to recommend the best possible course of action for you and your baby. She did put the doppler on me and as soon as she placed it - POW - a kick and then another and then she switched sides and got the heartbeat. She will need surgery at some point in the not too distant future. potentially, if there is a BIG difference in your height to your partner's height (e.g. Very nervous too. If you do end up being scanned again, the sonographer and your doc should explain what the purpose of the scan is, and what its showing, and what the results mean. And speak to the midwife or doctor.". He had a great heart rate and was doing wonderful except he didn't want to be bothered at all.. I'm super nervous every for the anatomy scan. I think it is the fact that it seems like such a big deal that's making me more worried. Nervous for 20 week scan The Bump Very worried that they find something wrong with baby. Seeing that helped because I thought I had been feeling things, but it was nice to get the confirmation that I was in fact feeling him since he's such a mover. Had my scan today and he was kicking like crazy! Like I feel the aches and pains, I'm looking bigger so things must be going well? I have no reason to think it's not. Nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet Don't forget: your caregivers should be giving you info you can understand, not confusing you. Between 36 and 40 weeks, a growth scan can be done in the run up to your due date. Such a scary experience all this when u can't see the baby all the time, having to wait weeks is a nightmare, Hi girls I was the same I had mine just last week at 21 weeksonly starting feeling bubbles bursting at 19/20 weeksI'm now nearly 22 was and proper movements now hang in t. I've felt her on and off but I am still super nervous for the anatomy scan. Im now 28 weeks and it has spoilt the whole pregnancy. Costs will vary, but expect to pay up to 90 per private scan. My parents will be in town for our 20 week scan so of course I feel more pressure, like what if something went wrong?! Good luck! What is wrong with me?! The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to . There is a reason why the scan is being done and therefore women really should ask: why do I need the scan? They should also keep you informed as to next steps, such as booking in another scan. During a standard growth scan, there are 4 or 5 things that will be looked at - according to Nigel: If you need other checks, they'll be done during the scan, too. We know a fair few mums whove had growth scans at around 28 weeks often its because their bump is measuring small. Either way, I'm happy if she does have it, it is fixable but no one wants there baby to have to go through tons of surgeries as soon add they arrive:( my husband thinks I'm crazy with how much I worry but I can't help it! if one of you is very petite, e.g. This info is then compared to how far along you are in your pregnancy, and is then used to estimate your baby's weight. Deep breathes and you will be fine chick. I'm absolutely bricking it about my 12 week scan tomorrow. Everything looked good on our guy and he's weighing in at 12 ounces already(more than what the bump says which 8.5!) My daughter had a lot of health issues last year before and after she was born and she ended up passing away at 2 months, so I am very fearful that something could be wrong with this baby. We know the frequency can be a real worry for expectant women, though. Who's gonna be doing my scan, basically?". This is #5 and it never gets easier, I'll worry until I see her face and can hold her! I wish I could go back and tell me just how alright everything was going to be. Remember: its not bad that your babys being monitored so closely. So, if there's no cause for concern, you wont *need* other pregnancy scans in the 3rd trimester. The reason why, again, depends on you and your pregnancy. I was absolutely terrified as I'm a NICU nurse and have looked after lots of babies whose Mum's got bad news at their 20 week scan. I see it as just one more hurtle to get though to make sure everything is fine. Theyre being done to reassure the woman, and the doctor, that everythings OK.". To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. As Professor Basky Thilganathan, a Consultant Obstetrician and spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), explains to MFM: "Theyre not [technically] measuring growth. Everything was fine though and baby is completely healthy. I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker so relived and feel so silly for worrying, I'm 18 weeks 3 days and have my 20 week scan soon. WTF is going on! :x. I was super nervous before my anatomy scan too. In fact, this is a high-priority area for NHS England, says Nigel. I'm 18w 4d. Reasons you may have an NHS growth scan include: You'll also be asked to come in for a scan as-and-when, based on the presentation of certain symptoms, according to Professor Basky. We have a little girl with a large complete AVSD ( a hole in her heart) . He had an operation at 6 months old to correct the problem and has been fine since. What your feeling is normal i am the same and my 12 week scan not till next Tuesday but like you don't think i have enough symptoms and just constantly worrying. So we're not getting scanned till 22 weeks. Usually, itll be after 28 weeks. Told gender at 12 week scan! Good luck ladies! I don't have any advice just wanted to say that I'm in exactly the same position, 20 week scan is next week and I'm so anxious, even though 7 and 12 weeks scans were both were good. They said she may need surgery as soon as she was born. Im terrified beyond belief! In April 2019, researchers at the University of Cambridge also recommend that all pregnant women have an additional 'breech scan' at 36 weeks to check on the baby's position. And then I was cramping and spotting last night. Likely, this will be a GROW chart. My aunt said they initially told her that the baby only had one leg and then after a more detailed scan they said he did have two but he had very bad club feet. Maybe because from last week my symptoms seemed to have vanished and for past 2 days I've had a stomach ache. 13/11/2016 at 4:09 pm. If your scan anxiety is at an all-time high, remind yourself: your babys being monitored closely which is a good thing. "It's actually quite complex reviewing it all, but it should be reviewed.". I couldn't feel it but the tech said I should appreciate the extra sleep I'll get until then bc he's a kicker, I think I haven't felt movement yet, either and I'm 18 weeks today. the measurements may be larger than you would expect and youre going to rescan. You may well be given or be aware of an individual growth chart for your baby, if you're having multiple scans. At our 20 week scan she also had spine and brain queries and they initially thought it could be Edwards syndrome. Sorry Mooshell80 the worry doesn't stop when they're born, you just get new things to worry about. Try to stay calm, worrying does nothing, and I hope everything is fine. P.S. At the Amnio she measured a full week behind and today at my midwives appt I had a fundal height of 24 cms! She's now ten months old and in the words of her cardiologist at Glenfield in Leicester, she's getting rather round, which is excellent.