Is it common for overweight pregnant women to have another ultrasound during their third trimester?

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I’m just nervous, I want my little baby boy to be growing healthy 💙 I was 183lbs when I first got pregnant and now I’m 203lbs. My doctor said that because of my bmi that I will need to have another ultrasound around 32-34 weeks. I’m currently 29 weeks.

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My bmi is 36 and I had a growth scan at 28 weeks and have others booked for 32 and 36 weeks. My midwife said they wound do fundal measurements by belly because of my bmi and she doesn’t want me to worry so we go by my scans. So far he’s perfect x

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Totally normal for overweight women! I had an early GD test at 19 weeks and then an ultrasound with a specialist and then I will have another GD later and another ultrasound. So far everything has been perfect so im considered low risk. If I would have GD or high blood pressure or baby measuring off then i would be considered high risk and have a lot more scans.

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I think it depends on the doctor. Mine does a growth scan for everyone at 30 weeks.

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I’m getting one at 32ish weeks just to make sure baby is measuring on schedule for his/her EDD. SO had big babies and with my concern, my OB is giving me one. It has nothing to do with my weight though. Moreso the baby’s weight. 😅

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I think it depends on the doctor. With my first they didn’t do extra ultrasounds and with this pregnancy I’m getting them every4 weeks. I go to a different provider this time.

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with my 1st they didn't, with my 2nd I had an extra at 36 weeks and doubled check with small ultrasound in office the next week due to position baby was in was dangerous for me and baby so I'm thinking they might do an extra for me this time I'm hoping asking when I see my doctor on Monday

Is it common for overweight pregnant women to have another ultrasound during their third trimester?

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