First pregnancy here so im totally clueless about the timeline. When exactly do they do the ultrasounds and how many times? just want to know roughly what to expect.
My hospital had a very strict schedule for scans. The reception staff actually pre-booked my NT scan at 12 weeks and anomaly scan at 19 weeks. Just ask your hospital coordinator or doctor, they will give you a clear schedule leaflet.
The standard protocol is a dating scan around 8 weeks, NT scan at 11-13 weeks, and the anatomy scan at 18-22 weeks. Your gynecologist will guide you on these timeline milestones, so you don't need to stress about memorizing them.
Usually, your first dating ultrasound is done between 7 to 9 weeks to check the heartbeat. After that, you have the NT scan around 12 weeks and the big anomaly scan around 20 weeks. Your doc will write down the exact dates for you.
Scans are very important to track the baby's growth. The doctor will suggest the first one early on, and then around the 3rd and 5th months. If you ever feel any severe cramping or pain, don't wait for your scan date, go see the doctor immediately.
Beta, the doctor will tell you exactly when to get the scans done, usually the first one is around 2 months. Don't worry too much about it, just eat your almonds and rest well in the meantime.
Haha, with twins, I feel like I lived in the ultrasound room! Normally it's just 3-4 main scans throughout, but for me, it was almost every month. Your doctor will tell you the schedule based on your pregnancy.
For me, the first scan was at 8 weeks to see the tiny heartbeat, which was so magical! Then the 12th-week and 20th-week scans are the main ones. Stay positive, seeing your baby on screen is the best feeling!
