How do some people get ultrasound before their 12 weeks?

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Is this something they do in other countries? Do I wait until 12 weeks or do I get to see anything before then? Currently 5 weeks and 5 days and have Ford midwife appointment on Tuesday

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If you’re having no bleeding or strong pain you don’t need one. I know it’s hard but don’t let people’s stories frighten you and be patient.

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For a number of reasons people get them, none of which usually good. Could be due to previous loss, bleeding, other illnesses.

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My last pregnancy I got a private one as I suspected I had a missed miscarriage (but no particular symptoms I could go to my doctor with) and they couldn’t find a heartbeat. I started cramping that day. I rang my early pregnancy unit and went for a scan with them and they confirmed the same. If you are having cramps or bleeding they would give you a scan. I had another private scan this pregnancy just to ease my mind, all is going well.

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In Norway you can have earlier scans because we’re not allowed to have an abortion past 12 weeks here, unless something goes horribly wrong. I’m almost 11 weeks now, but I haven’t had my first scan yet 🤷🏻‍♀️

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i got one at 6 weeks but only because we did ivf. if you want an early one just pay for a private one i did at 10 weeks (not sure if its the ivf but i have been so paranoid this pregnancy!) i might pay for a 3d one later on too as they are cheaper than i expected! with my first i just had the 12wk and 20wk scans and i didnt feel like i needed any more but with all the fertility treatments this time i have just been expecting it to go wrong this time! ☹

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the only reason i got one early is because my periods were so erratic. I also was using the pill and I was 6 weeks pregnant. thankfully my gorgeous boy is fine

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I had an early scan but it was due to a bleed and that was via NHS in the EPU (Early Pregnancy Unit). I don’t think you can unless you feel something is wrong.
You can always go to Mothercare and book for a scan there. I’ll m unsure from what weeks you can have it do there, unless you can find somewhere else private that will do a scan for you.

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I've herd u can get any early scan on nhs if u don't know your date of last period. I've booked an early scan privately for this Sunday and il be 8 weeks

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With my first baby I had it at week 6, so it's common in the EU, and then the next around 12weeks. After my first child I was again pregnant after 4 years, and if I didn't have a scan before 12 weeks, I would not know that I'm having a missed abortion with my second pregnancy. And after all of that I was a bit shocked about the fact that in the U.K. you don't gent a scan before week 12 as well, even if you had a miscarriage the previous time. I was not thrilled about this as I was worried all the time till the first scan. So I understand that if you don't go private, you will not usually get a scan before that time.

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I had a scan at 7 weeks but that was only because I had a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) following IVF. This was at the fertility clinic and they discharged me that day.
Now I'm on regular NHS antenatal care. Due to my midwifes workload I'm not able to have my Booking appointment until I'm 12w 3d. Will hopefully have my next scan shortly after.

How do some people get ultrasound before their 12 weeks?

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