Flower

Hi girls,

I've got my dating scan tomorrow - scared and exciting at the same time!

This is my first pg, so not sure what to expect, so i have a few questions:

My 2 x stepkids want to come along (9 & 7) will they be allowed?

I assume I need to remove my belly button ring (silly question maybe!)?

Will they let me have a picture etc as its only a dating scan?

Is there a difference between a dating scan and a 12 wk scan - as in if I am 12wks + will they do all the normal things (whatever they are) they would normally do in a 12 week scan?

If I'm only say 9wks - will I still get a 12wk scan?

At what stage (say for instance 7wks) can they tell much from the scan?

Hmm thats a lot of questions isn't it! Soooo excited I am!

maybebaby

I have the same questions - going for my dating scan this afternoon, so I will be sure to pass on whatever information I can. I don't think you need to remove your belly ring, but I am not sure (not removing mine). I am in the US so not sure how different things are!

RachieH

Your stepkids should be fine to tag along - Although some hospitals only allow one in the room with you, others are more lenient.

Your 12 week scan is a dating scan, so no, they are looking for the same things. They are predominantly interested in working out when baby is due, but do do a few other checks, for instance checking where the placenta is, whether the amniotic fluid volume in normal etc....
If they are able to date your pregnancy at this scan, your dating scan may be cancelled. Even if you are only 7 weeks they can tell you how many weeks pregnant you are, but the due date given may not be as accurate as the one given at 12 weeks. You should get a picture, if they don't offer, make sure you ask...but remember that some hospitals charge for them!

Oh and no, you don't have to remove your belly button ring!

Jules

I had a dating scan, i was unsure of my dates, at my hospital they don't always do 12 weeks scans so i was glad i told them i was unsure of my dates anyway.

I asked for pictures which i didn't have to pay for, i was told i will have to pay at 20 week scan for pictures this is £5 per picture. She measured the baby and all the necessary stuff.

It wasn't a very long scan, i suppose the main thing is checking due date and making sure baby is ok, she showed me the baby for a couple of minutes but that was about it, i was in and out in ten minutes maximum.

hr.lr.07

This sounds horrible but I am pretty sure children are not allowed in early scans due the high percentage of early losses - I wouldn't risk taking children with me unless you knew you would be strong enough to explain to the children what was happening if the scan showed there was something wrong. Our hospital has a strict no children policy for this very reason.

Best of luck, keep us updated

Flower

Hi girls, thanks for all your replies!

I called the hospital and said it would be ok for step kids to be there, so thats all good.

Ann-Marie

Congrats on the pregnancy, and good luck at your scan. Let us know how it goes

Vickie

Good luck with your scan!

Flower

Had scan this morning, all is well!!

Step-kids were fine to go in, and enjoyed it.

Surprisingly I am 12wks 5 days already! Wow!

Ann-Marie

Congrats !!!! You won't be in here for long then... you'll be moving up to second tri Glad everything was ok