Reasurance scan next time??

moomoo · Dec 31st, 2008, 14:46 PM

Hi girls,

wasnt sure where to post this as its a bit awkward to put anywhere as it fits into many sections.

My question is: If/When i next get pregnant would it be stupid of me to ask for a reasurance scan at 7ish weeks??

I dont think its an unreasonable request...and i know ive only had 1 m/c but its the least they can do to put my mind at ease right?? Especially considering they would refuse to test me for any problems until ive had 3 m/c (which i think is f*cking disgraceful!!)

What do you guys think?? Thanks in advance

MooMoo Xxx

JASMAK · Dec 31st, 2008, 16:44 PM

I was told I would get one at 6 weeks and then 8. For reassurance. So, I would ask. I didn't have to ask, my DR just offered it to me.

Tracie87 · Dec 31st, 2008, 16:58 PM

with my second pregnancy i was tld no. just a straight no. i wasnt entitled because id only had 1 m/c and that was classed as normal.
i had to wait untill 4 m/c hun unforchatly to be tested that is the way. 2 m/c is classed as normal in a woman.
you can ask tho hunni

JASMAK · Dec 31st, 2008, 17:03 PM

Actually, that's probably true Tracie, I never got offered until after my second. I didn't even make it to the u/s for my third one.

Tracie87 · Dec 31st, 2008, 17:08 PM

alot of drs dnt class 1 m/c as unusual.. i was only offered with my 4th but thats coz my 3rd never gt that far.
i dunno y but its whatnearly all m/w's and drs go by. iv had pregnancys at 3 hospitals. they all say the same.

susan_1981 · Dec 31st, 2008, 17:43 PM

I definitely think you should try and push for one. I know I will. I asked my doctor if they would give me an early scan if and when I get pregnant again because of what has happened but her answer was "this is so common, if we scanned everyone after they had their first miscarriage, we would be scanning all the time". She then went on to say that they will only do early scans and tests after your 3rd miscarriage!!! I'm hoping I'll get pregnant again quickly and, even if I do have 1 or 2 periods before I get pregnant again, I'm going to tell the midwife that I haven't had one since my miscarriage in the hope they will give me a scan.

I really think it is bad. It just causes us so much stress, and I don't want to go on carrying a dead baby for 5 weeks like I did this time! I just keep thinking that I could be pregnant again now if either my body had done its job properly or they gave early scans.

charliesmom · Dec 31st, 2008, 19:48 PM

oh wow... this is not even a question in the US. After my first m/c, my doctor's office gave me an early scan at 5weeks6days. Glad I got it, because I was able to prepare for a second m/c.

The next time I get pregnant, I'm going to get scanned at 7 weeks so there would be a heartbeat *crosses fingers*

JASMAK · Dec 31st, 2008, 22:59 PM

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Originally Posted by charliesmom

oh wow... this is not even a question in the US. After my first m/c, my doctor's office gave me an early scan at 5weeks6days. Glad I got it, because I was able to prepare for a second m/c.

The next time I get pregnant, I'm going to get scanned at 7 weeks so there would be a heartbeat *crosses fingers*

probably because in the USA, you have to foot the bill. Here in Canada, tax dollars pay. No one wants to so-called "waste" dollars, so they are really choosey. I remember when I broke my back in the USA, I was offered this test and that test...it was crazy. And then on my way out, it felt like I was at McDonalds when they tried to "up-sell" me a pap smear! LMAO!!! Waaay different here than there.

eclipse · Jan 1st, 2009, 01:37 AM

it's sort of evil, but you can always say you are spotting and have a history of miscarriages if they refuse to give you a scan otherwise. It is dishonest, but it happens all the time here. I have girls come in to the ER just for a pregnancy test when there is a pharmacy across the street! LOL but they are right, I got an early scan in the US because of my miscarriage previous, and they also tested on that miscarriage, even though it was my first. So everything is different everywhere. They never try to upsell papsmears to me though...hmm....

Tracie87 · Jan 1st, 2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipse

it's sort of evil, but you can always say you are spotting and have a history of miscarriages if they refuse to give you a scan otherwise. It is dishonest, but it happens all the time here. I have girls come in to the ER just for a pregnancy test when there is a pharmacy across the street! LOL but they are right, I got an early scan in the US because of my miscarriage previous, and they also tested on that miscarriage, even though it was my first. So everything is different everywhere. They never try to upsell papsmears to me though...hmm....

here its the NHS they run the same rule everywhere in UK. you cant say youv had multiple m/cs because the hospital would no coz when they get your notes out everything is there * trust me i sent enough time there* plus if you lie and say u have spotting and you dont they have the right 2 refuse you a scan and any other early scan ion the future..
its nt fair butthe way it works here.

Dec 31st, 2008, 14:46 PM	#1
moomoo Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somerset - Oooh arrrr! Posts: 5,782	Reasurance scan next time?? Hi girls, wasnt sure where to post this as its a bit awkward to put anywhere as it fits into many sections. My question is: If/When i next get pregnant would it be stupid of me to ask for a reasurance scan at 7ish weeks?? I dont think its an unreasonable request...and i know ive only had 1 m/c but its the least they can do to put my mind at ease right?? Especially considering they would refuse to test me for any problems until ive had 3 m/c (which i think is f*cking disgraceful!!) What do you guys think?? Thanks in advance MooMoo Xxx

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JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,951	I was told I would get one at 6 weeks and then 8. For reassurance. So, I would ask. I didn't have to ask, my DR just offered it to me.

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Tracie87 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: In a pineapple Posts: 10,064	with my second pregnancy i was tld no. just a straight no. i wasnt entitled because id only had 1 m/c and that was classed as normal. i had to wait untill 4 m/c hun unforchatly to be tested that is the way. 2 m/c is classed as normal in a woman. you can ask tho hunni

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JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,951	Actually, that's probably true Tracie, I never got offered until after my second. I didn't even make it to the u/s for my third one.

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Tracie87 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: In a pineapple Posts: 10,064	alot of drs dnt class 1 m/c as unusual.. i was only offered with my 4th but thats coz my 3rd never gt that far. i dunno y but its whatnearly all m/w's and drs go by. iv had pregnancys at 3 hospitals. they all say the same.

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susan_1981 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 2,141	I definitely think you should try and push for one. I know I will. I asked my doctor if they would give me an early scan if and when I get pregnant again because of what has happened but her answer was "this is so common, if we scanned everyone after they had their first miscarriage, we would be scanning all the time". She then went on to say that they will only do early scans and tests after your 3rd miscarriage!!! I'm hoping I'll get pregnant again quickly and, even if I do have 1 or 2 periods before I get pregnant again, I'm going to tell the midwife that I haven't had one since my miscarriage in the hope they will give me a scan. I really think it is bad. It just causes us so much stress, and I don't want to go on carrying a dead baby for 5 weeks like I did this time! I just keep thinking that I could be pregnant again now if either my body had done its job properly or they gave early scans.

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Dec 31st, 2008, 19:48 PM	#7
charliesmom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 863	oh wow... this is not even a question in the US. After my first m/c, my doctor's office gave me an early scan at 5weeks6days. Glad I got it, because I was able to prepare for a second m/c. The next time I get pregnant, I'm going to get scanned at 7 weeks so there would be a heartbeat crosses fingers

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Jan 1st, 2009, 01:37 AM	#9
eclipse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 1,744	it's sort of evil, but you can always say you are spotting and have a history of miscarriages if they refuse to give you a scan otherwise. It is dishonest, but it happens all the time here. I have girls come in to the ER just for a pregnancy test when there is a pharmacy across the street! LOL but they are right, I got an early scan in the US because of my miscarriage previous, and they also tested on that miscarriage, even though it was my first. So everything is different everywhere. They never try to upsell papsmears to me though...hmm....

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