Hiya, I am not over 40, but going for scans at 28, 31, 33 and 36 weeks - i know some people like them as they like to see the baby but I hate them and find them so traumatic so completely understand how you feel xx
Hi Eb. It might just be down to hospital protocol. I'm sure your midwife would be explaining if there was a particular problem. Hope all continues as it should. Diane
Hi, I had growth scans in my previous pregnancy at 28 and 36 weeks and possibly one in between (I can't remember for sure though). I was only 38 at the time but was told it was because of my age and also it being an IVF pregnancy.
I am now almost 30 weeks pregnant with my second, again an IVF pregnancy and I am now over 40 but have not been offered them for this pregnancy. The only difference is the hospital.
I asked my midwife and she said different hospitals have different criteria. I was also offered gestational diabetes test due to my age in my last pregnancy and have been told I don't need it this time, so different hospitals really do have completely different ways of doing.
I had scans every 4 weeks until 34 weeks then every week until delivery. Made me feel reassured but made my husband worry there was something else they were worried about. I was 47 and ivf so thinking it was the combination. Hoping this reassures you xxx
it’s just so they can ensure you are getting the best care. At my first consultant appointment (again due to my age) they made it clear they would prefer a c section early at 37 weeks and that didn’t change. If they’d had any concerns during the scans I think they would have wanted me to deliver earlier. Try not to worry xx
hi, yeah I’m 38 and my midwife said the same to me that they start the growth scans earlier and do more scans than normal. She told me it was due to the IVF and that the baby may be smaller x
Definitely not just you, I had those additional scans too as I’m 42 and our baby was IVF conceived, thry said it’s normal if you tick 2 of their ‘additional risk’ boxes. Personally I found the additional scans a great thing, was lovely to see everything progressing and it doesn’t mean anything is expected to be wrong x
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