Test came positive last week and im super excited but also clueless about the timeline. When did u all go for ur first scan? Dont want to go too early or too late na.
With my irregular PCOS periods, my dating was all over the place, so my first scan was done at 7 weeks to find out the exact gestational age. Don't worry if your dates don't match your last period exactly; the doctor will guide you. Just stay positive and let your gynac decide the best date for the scan.
Actually, my doctor explained that the first ultrasound, called the dating or viability scan, is typically scheduled between week 6 and week 8. This is when the baby's heartbeat becomes visible on the screen. The next major one is the NT scan which happens around week 11-13. Always follow your gynac's specific schedule for these scans.
Because of my previous complications and bleeding risks, my doctor scheduled my first scan early, around the 6th week, to check the placement of the gestational sac. Every pregnancy is different, so please consult your doctor directly. They will tell you the exact week based on your LMP and health history.
I have been reading a lot about early pregnancy, and most of my friends said their doctors did the first ultrasound around the 7th or 8th week to check the baby's heartbeat. It sounds like such a beautiful and emotional moment. I hope you get to hear that tiny heartbeat very soon!
I had my very first scan around the 7th week, right when my cravings for sour raw mangoes were starting! It was so magical to see that tiny little dot and hear the heartbeat. Just have a light snack before you go so you don't feel dizzy waiting at the clinic!
I had my first dating scan at 8 weeks, and honestly, I was throwing up in the clinic washroom the entire time! They usually do it between 6 to 9 weeks to check the baby's heartbeat. If you have bad morning sickness like me, carry some lemon candies and a bottle of water with you to the clinic.
Usually, the first scan is done around 7 to 8 weeks to check the heartbeat and confirm the date. It's a simple, affordable scan that you can get done at any good local diagnostic center. Just call the clinic beforehand to ask if you need to drink water and keep a full bladder, as that saves a lot of waiting time!
