Nuchal Scan

FierceAngel · Sep 25th, 2008, 07:34 AM

Hi all,

did anyone have this scan / planning to have it?

if so did you have to go private or did u get offered it on nhs?

ive just booked mine as a private scan and it just cost 160 squid but tbh i just wanna see my lil one brfore i go away at the w/end!

journey · Sep 25th, 2008, 07:39 AM

I'm having mine done next week but I'm in the US so things are different here. My insurance will cover it since I'm over 35 and can use advanced maternal age as a medical reason for having it done. Otherwise I'd have to pay for it myself too.

dannydustcart · Sep 25th, 2008, 07:46 AM

im still waiting for me NHS one... havent even had an appointment yet.
I just wanna know everythings ok then i can get on with trying to enjoy my pg!!

FierceAngel · Sep 25th, 2008, 07:52 AM

at first i thought it was like the dating one but app its a completely diff scan!?

assuming if the nhs offered it at my hospital i would have been called for it already?

SweetiePie · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:05 AM

You would only be offered a nuchal scan if you are at high risk, either over 35 or with history of a baby with chromosome problems. Its a lot more intense than a normal booking scan as they are qualified to detect abnormalities with baby. Not something to be taken lightly really.

thelilbump · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:19 AM

i think a nuchal scan reconfirms your preganacy and checks for chromosome abnormalities (down syndromes). on the nhs u should have a 12 week scan and then at 16 weeks be offered bloods to asses the risk of downs or spina bifida then i think they'll give u the scan if you come back as high risk.

Hope everything goes well for you and have a nice break away.

owo · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:32 AM

In my area they offer the nuchal scan to all women no matter how old they are. It is combined with the 12 week scan, they measure the nuchal fold at the same time as the standard things for the 12 week scan. I then have to have a blood test the same day to test my hormone levels (i think) to enable them to come up with a percentage chance of problems.

FierceAngel · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by owo

In my area they offer the nuchal scan to all women no matter how old they are. It is combined with the 12 week scan, they measure the nuchal fold at the same time as the standard things for the 12 week scan. I then have to have a blood test the same day to test my hormone levels (i think) to enable them to come up with a percentage chance of problems.

thats exactly what i have been advised, but my hospital obv dont offer it

i think the test they do at 20 weeks is alot more invasive

owo · Sep 25th, 2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FierceAngel

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Originally Posted by owo

In my area they offer the nuchal scan to all women no matter how old they are. It is combined with the 12 week scan, they measure the nuchal fold at the same time as the standard things for the 12 week scan. I then have to have a blood test the same day to test my hormone levels (i think) to enable them to come up with a percentage chance of problems.

thats exactly what i have been advised, but my hospital obv dont offer it

i think the test they do at 20 weeks is alot more invasive

In my hospital they only offer the amnio sentesis(sp) invasive test if the results from the Nuchal test come back high risk.
If the nuchal scan is something that you would like. The private scanning clinics offer them. Not sure the prices mind.

FierceAngel · Sep 25th, 2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by owo

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Originally Posted by FierceAngel

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Originally Posted by owo

In my area they offer the nuchal scan to all women no matter how old they are. It is combined with the 12 week scan, they measure the nuchal fold at the same time as the standard things for the 12 week scan. I then have to have a blood test the same day to test my hormone levels (i think) to enable them to come up with a percentage chance of problems.

thats exactly what i have been advised, but my hospital obv dont offer it

i think the test they do at 20 weeks is alot more invasive

In my hospital they only offer the amnio sentesis(sp) invasive test if the results from the Nuchal test come back high risk.
If the nuchal scan is something that you would like. The private scanning clinics offer them. Not sure the prices mind.

i know 160 pounds but i think its worth it. will take my mind of my worries as i was never tested for my recurrent mc and could have an effect

Sep 25th, 2008, 07:34 AM	#1
FierceAngel Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6,075	Nuchal Scan Hi all, did anyone have this scan / planning to have it? if so did you have to go private or did u get offered it on nhs? ive just booked mine as a private scan and it just cost 160 squid but tbh i just wanna see my lil one brfore i go away at the w/end!

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Sep 25th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#2
journey Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 395	I'm having mine done next week but I'm in the US so things are different here. My insurance will cover it since I'm over 35 and can use advanced maternal age as a medical reason for having it done. Otherwise I'd have to pay for it myself too.

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dannydustcart Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Talywain,Wales Posts: 1,630	im still waiting for me NHS one... havent even had an appointment yet. I just wanna know everythings ok then i can get on with trying to enjoy my pg!!

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FierceAngel Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6,075	at first i thought it was like the dating one but app its a completely diff scan!? assuming if the nhs offered it at my hospital i would have been called for it already?

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SweetiePie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 10	You would only be offered a nuchal scan if you are at high risk, either over 35 or with history of a baby with chromosome problems. Its a lot more intense than a normal booking scan as they are qualified to detect abnormalities with baby. Not something to be taken lightly really.

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Sep 25th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#6
thelilbump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 9,670	i think a nuchal scan reconfirms your preganacy and checks for chromosome abnormalities (down syndromes). on the nhs u should have a 12 week scan and then at 16 weeks be offered bloods to asses the risk of downs or spina bifida then i think they'll give u the scan if you come back as high risk. Hope everything goes well for you and have a nice break away.

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Sep 25th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#7
owo Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chelmsford, UK Posts: 1,208	In my area they offer the nuchal scan to all women no matter how old they are. It is combined with the 12 week scan, they measure the nuchal fold at the same time as the standard things for the 12 week scan. I then have to have a blood test the same day to test my hormone levels (i think) to enable them to come up with a percentage chance of problems.

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