Just confirmed my pregnancy and im around 6 weeks. Not sure when the first scan is supposed to happen or how many scans come through the whole journey. Can someone tell me the timeline?
Haha, get ready to become a regular visitor at the scanning center! Usually, the first one is around 7-8 weeks to hear the heartbeat, then 12 weeks, and the big anomaly scan around 20 weeks. It's like a sneak peek of your tiny roommate!
I had my first dating scan at 8 weeks, followed by the NT scan at 12 weeks, which was so emotional to see. Then the anomaly scan at 20 weeks and growth scans later on. Your gynecologist will give you a proper schedule for all of them.
Standard scans are done in each trimester, like the dating scan, NT scan, and anomaly scan. Because of my gestational diabetes, my doctor also ordered extra growth scans in the third trimester to monitor baby's weight. Always follow your gynac's schedule.
The main scans are at 8 weeks, 12 weeks (NT scan), and 20 weeks (anomaly scan), and then a growth scan around 32 weeks. Plan your budget in advance because these scans can cost a bit depending on the lab. You can ask your doctor for package options.
They usually do scans around 8, 12, 20, and 32 weeks. I had an extra scan close to my delivery date because my doctor wanted to check the baby's position before my C-section. Your doctor will guide you exactly when to get them done.
