33 weeks and no ultrasounds since my 20th week? its not necessary??
I haven't had an ultrasound since my 20th week. The doc says I don't need another one unless there is a complication. I thought an ultrasound was needed to confirm there are no complications and confirm babys size. I am 33 weeks ..3 days shy of 34 weeks and I have not received a recent US. Anyone else?
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The first is the dating scan at 12weeks and they check that your baby isn't at risk for downs syndrome.
The second is the anomaly scan, to check growth and development.
Any others you want you have to go to a private clinic to have done. Unless you are at risk. However our health care is free so I can't complain
My OB/GYN has the same practice as most of those stated above--one US at 10-11 wks to determine viability & gestational age, one US around 20 wks to check the anatomy. I know that my insurance only covers 3 routine US's in a pregnancy. Any more, and I have to pay out of pocket, unless they are medically necessary.
It doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong. It may just be that your doctor wants to cover his butt. And some doc's will give lots of US's just because of pressure from their patients.