We recently shifted to the US and the whole system is different from back home. Trying to understand how many scans they usually do here throughout the pregnancy. Any didis here who delivered in US, pls share.
Beta, in foreign countries they don't do too many scans like we do here. Just eat healthy ghar ka khana, keep walking, and trust the doctor's schedule there.
Yes, they normally do one around 8-12 weeks and then the big anatomy scan at 20 weeks. I was throwing up so much during those early visits, but seeing the baby on screen made it all worth it.
Usually, it's just 2 major scans if everything is normal. Since extra scans can be expensive, doctors only recommend them if absolutely necessary, so don't worry if you aren't getting them frequently.
Scans in the US can be super expensive depending on your insurance copay. Usually they do only 2 scans, so make sure you call your insurance provider beforehand to understand the out-of-pocket costs.
I know how anxious it makes you feel when you have to wait weeks between scans. In the US, they only do 2 or 3 if it's low-risk, which used to worry me a lot, but trust your doctor, it's standard procedure.
In the US, you usually get 2 to 3 standard scans unless there are complications. It's very structured there, so just check with your insurance and clinic to plan your calendar.
The standard is 2 scans—first trimester dating scan and second trimester anomaly scan. If you have any underlying issues, they might add a growth scan in the third trimester.
Looking back at my US pregnancy, I only had 2 scans—the dating one and the 20-week anatomy scan. It felt like very few compared to my friends in India, but it is completely normal and safe.
