First 12 week scan

[Baileysmonster]

Hi my daughter in law is due to have her 12 week scan soon... but has said her partner (my son) cannot go under the hospitals Covid rules... but they said he will be able to go to the 20 week scan?? I’m confused what’s the difference?? Thanks 😊 a very confused Nanna to be 👼🏻

[cmbxm]

It might depend on the facilities at the hospital itself, if they have a small waiting room for example they might be prioritising the 20 week scan which is longer (30mins+) over a 12 week scan which in my case took 10 minutes and trying to give dads longer to look at baby and see them move etc x

[Hidden]

I asked my midwife that same question- the answer I was given was they run the dating scans during antenatal clinic whereas the 20 week scan are only done in the afternoon when no antenatal clinic is being done. It is rubbish tho. I’d prefer my hubby at the 12 week scan. I feel sorry for the dads. Private scans are allowing partners. xxx

[Errxo]

Yeah, I think it totally depends on what county borough you may live in. My 12 week scan I had to go alone, my 20 week my partner was allowed to come & then now because I live in Caerphilly in Wales and we have a lockdown my partner can’t come to anymore appointments with me, but he can go to the pub aslong as he wears a mask. It’s infuriating.

[Gillis]

I had to go myself for the 12 weeks scan, the sonographer said my husband would be able to come in for 20 week scan, however we should call up the day before just to make sure it's ok. We phoned up they said he is not allowed to come. My friend got a phone call from her hospital saying her husband could attend.

[TheSeal]

I think it depends where you live and the hospital itself. My husband came with me at my 12 week scan and the waiting room was quite small. It should be written in the booklet you receive by post - again, I received this by post prior my 12 week scan but I think depends on where you live.

[Toffeelady123]

My husband couldn't attend my 12 week scan with me last month due to the hospital sharing the same waiting room as the antenatal department and it not being able to accommodate couples with the social distancing.

They've told me to call before the 20 week scan to see if he can attend with me, although as I live in Greater Manchester I think it's unlikely at present It's really rubbish!

As someone else has mentioned though, you can always book a private scan if you both want to be there.

[Carelia]

Most hospitals now have their" covid19 policies" written out on their website (maternity unit section) so if you need further clarity, have a look first there, and then give them a call.