do I need to tell my doctor I want an elective ultrasound?

Question

I've never had a pregnancy were I only received one ultrasound at 20 weeks my last two pregnancies I was high risk and had a dozen. We want to pay for our own and of course if I could get my doctor to order an ultrasound and my insurance would cover it that would be even better! But how do I go about telling my doctor we want an ultrasound to check on the baby even though she doesn't think I need one?

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Unless they see a need for it they won't order another one.

You could ask if you'll be receiving a growth scan around 36-38 weeks.

Also whatever made you high risk before must not be that way now.

With my first i was at an actual high risk office and received quite a few. Sith my 2nd and 3rd I thankfully found a new doctor. I received 3 total each time...dating/confirmation, anatomy scan, and a growth scan around the 36 week mark.

You'll likely need to book witha private ultrasound place.

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You don't have to tell them... just google 3d 4d ultrasound places but you'll obviously have to pay... I don't think any medical place is going to do another one for you without a doctors order... that's not the purpose of them

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I haven't done it, but I've heard of others who have told their dr that they don't feel the baby move as much and get an u/s. Don't know if all drs would order one, especially if uve already mentioned wanting one. I don't see why they don't just do it, it's not like it's free, they get paid through insurance.

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My doc gives me an ultrasound every apt. I lm not high risk. Every obgyn is different

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I'm 31wks and my last was 20wks, having one Monday to check position of baby. Dr said its not 100% accurate on feeling for position, would hate to deliver and baby facing diff way

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You have to go to an elective place. Google 3D ultrasound locations in your area

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My dr won't order another one unless there is a reason. I tried asking about it. So if I want one I have to go to another place. But they're expensive in my area.

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Once you get too 32 weeks I'm sure he will order you to have one every week with a non stress test. I had one at 22 weeks and once I turned 32 weeks hear go the non stop ultrasound and non stress test. Every week.

do I need to tell my doctor I want an elective ultrasound?

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