Just got my positive and im 5 weeks now, first time mom so totally new to all this. Which all scans will happen through the pregnancy and when? Want to be a little prepared mentally and budget wise.
I've heard that the first scan is done around 7-8 weeks to check the baby's heartbeat. We are trying to conceive, so I am trying to learn about all these scans beforehand. It sounds a bit overwhelming but exciting.
In our times, we didn't have so many scans, but today they are very helpful to see the baby's growth. Follow your doctor's schedule for scans. Eat well, drink milk, and don't worry about all these medical terms.
There are about 3 to 4 important scans throughout the pregnancy. The doctor will guide you on exactly when to go for each one, so just take it step by step.
At my hospital, the staff gave me a complete printed schedule of all scans like NT, anomaly, and growth scans. If you are confused about any scan, just ask your hospital coordinator or doctor, they will explain the purpose clearly.
The main ones are the Viability scan early on, the NT scan in the first trimester, and the big TIFFA/anomaly scan around 18-20 weeks. Later, you'll have growth scans to check amniotic fluid and baby's weight. They are all standard, so don't worry.
Usually, there is an early dating scan at 8 weeks, the NT scan at 12 weeks, and the anomaly scan around 20 weeks. But every pregnancy is unique, so your doctor's advice on when to get them done is always best. Don't skip any of these scheduled scans.
