I'm in my early pregnancy and my doctor has mentioned scans, but I'm not clear on the schedule. When are the important scanning appointments typically done during pregnancy, and what is each scan for? I want to be prepared.
Actually yaar, your gynac will tell you exactly when to get scans done. The first one is around 7-8 weeks for cardiac activity, then that major anomaly scan around 20 weeks. Just relax and go as per your doctor's prescription!
Since ours was an IVF pregnancy, we had our first scan very early around 6 weeks to confirm the embryo placement. After that, scans are done at regular intervals like 12 weeks, 20 weeks, and late pregnancy. Your doctor will hold your hand and tell you exactly when to get them done.
Hello dear! Usually, the first scan is done around 7 to 8 weeks to confirm the heartbeat. Then you have important ones around 12 weeks and 20 weeks. Just stick to your doctor's schedule, they will write the scan references at the right time.
I tracked all my scan dates on my app! Usually, the first dating scan is at 7-8 weeks, then NT scan at 11-13 weeks, target scan at 18-20 weeks, and growth scans later. It's so exciting to see the baby grow step-by-step on the tracker.
When I was staying at my parents' house, my mom made sure I never missed any scan appointment. The doctor will tell you when to go—usually starting around 2 months, then 3 months, and 5 months. It's beautiful to see the baby, so just follow your doc's advice.
With PCOS, my doctor wanted an early scan around 6-7 weeks to check the heartbeat and gestational sac. Normally, your gynac will schedule scans at specific weeks, like NT scan around 12 weeks and anomaly scan at 20 weeks. Just follow your doctor's timeline carefully.
