How many scans?
I live in South Staffs and went to the docs this week after getting bfp last weekend. Things seem to have changed a bit since my first baby a couple of years ago. It seems as though you only get one scan now - I haven't spoken to a midwife yet ( I have to wait for them to contact me apparently) but the receptionist gave me a schedule of care which only mentions one scan at 18 - 20 weeks. If this is right then I think this is a real shame. The 12 week scan I had with my first baby was so special. The first chance to see my little bean and know that all the horrible symptoms I'd been getting weren't for nothing! Also, I the baby was clearer to see on this first scan. When I had my 20 week scan the little bean had gotten a bit too big to see clearly. Is there anyone else on here a bit further along than me with a bit more info?
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I think it's different in different areas, although i've usually heard of people gettin a 12 wk scan and not a 20 week one but again it's jst a case of the postcode lottery. However there is always the chance that the docs receptionist has got in wrong and you do get a 12 week scan, if the mw doesn't contact u soon, contact her and check. It's a shame if u don't tho cos i agree it is really special!
xxx
When I was 12 weeks I missed out on a scan completely as, although the area I was living in at the time offered one, I had already had two early scans due to bleeding...I was really upset that I had to wait 11 weeks for the next one. It is really annoying!!! xxx
Corinna x