How many ultrasound are you suppose to have during a pregnancy?

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My doctor said my next one wont be until I'm 36 weeks. And I'm only 9 weeks now.

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You usually have one at 20 weeks and not 36 weeks. In my area if you’re not a high risk pregnancy you get one at your first appt and then again at 20 weeks for the anatomy scan, and you don’t get one at 36 weeks unless they feel it’s necessary. I’m high risk so I started out getting them every other week and now I get them weekly.

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The most common standard is 2. A dating scan around 6-12 weeks and an anatomy scan around 18-24 weeks. Some doctors/midwives also consider it standard practice to do one in the final month to check baby’s approximate size and confirm baby’s position. I’ve also heard of some people not having one ultrasound which would be the anatomy scan, and of course for those who are high risk or any complications or concerns arise there could be any number of additional ultrasounds. 
The anatomy scan is really the most important one, so I would double check with your doctor about that. Sometimes it’s just that they don’t do anatomy scans in their office and you are sent somewhere else, so it’s possible they just meant the next ultrasound they will do there will be at 36 weeks. (Unless of course something comes up along the way and you need an additional scan).

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My doctors office does one at 18-20 weeks. If you have problems they don more. If everything is normal that’s it.

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Your supposed to have one at 20 weeks for sure for your anatomy to make sure baby had all the right bones and everything is there . 
Depending on where you live you should have 1-2 more before 20 weeks . 
Thats so odd i never heard of going so long without a ultrasound

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They should give you an anatomy scan around 20 weeks.
I got my 1st at 10 weeks for a dating scan, my 2nd was at 21 weeks for anatomy scan, and I get my 3rd ultrasound at 32 weeks for a growth scan. The 3rd will be my last scan.

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You should be having an anatomy scan around 20 weeks. 
I’ve had 3 so far. 2 more to go. (6 wks, 8 wks, 12 wks, 20 wks, and 30-34 wks) I’m not high risk, that’s just how many my OB always does.

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1-2 unless you are high risk.

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I've never heard of a doctor not doing an anatomy scan at 20 weeks. Frankly, I think I would find a new one if they didn't do that scan. I am on baby number 4 with two different doctors and the usual scans are between 8-10 weeks to date the pregnancy then again at 20 weeks for the anatomy scan. I have also had a later scan to check on placenta previa and also they might do more if there are any complications or if you're high risk.

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There is no supposed to be magic number I have learned going to this process for the 2nd time. all depends on your doctor and your insurance. Most doctors only give you 2 or 3 at the most my doctor I get one every appointment only because that's office policy me and baby are completely healthy. And then depending on if you're high risk or there's issues going on depends on the number of ultra sounds as well

How many ultrasound are you suppose to have during a pregnancy?

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