How often did you get an U/S?

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1st appt with my OB confirmed via u/s that I was 8w. Two weeks later at 10 Weeks, I was given another U/S at 10 Weeks to confirm gestational age. Baby boy's gender was verified by NIPT blood work. Both scans were transvaginal. 
I had my last Sono at 19w 4d on my abdomen (I was barely showing). The "20 week anomaly scan" tells the Dr. full measurements of the fetus, organ development, amniotic fluid and view of the placenta. Turns out mine was anterior and he was in a breech position. 
I've since seen my OB twice for regular f/ups and asked when my next u/s will be. He said not till probably 36-38 Weeks - if at all! I find that shocking since I'm already considered "high risk" due to my age (just turned 35🙄) but also his breech position and anterior placenta! I keep being told that "unless it's medically necessary" my insurance won't cover it. Should I just pay for the scan out of pocket for peace of mind? I'm 26w 5d... My uterus is measuring at 28 weeks. My next appt is in 2 Weeks with another OB in their practice. Maybe her opinion will be different. 
Thoughts? Advice?

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Normally people only get one at 12 and 20. My doctor doesn't do them after 20 weeks unless they feel something is wrong.

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I had two with my last pregnancy and expect the same with this one. I had an anterior placenta last pregnancy. My midwife could tell when my baby was head down by feeling my belly.

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Being breeched is actually normal at that point. They're not supposed to move from that position until later on in your pregnancy. 
Also, having an anterior placenta is nothing to be considered about. Anterior and prosterior placentas are both deemed normal and not a concern. 
Typically you only get 3 ultrasounds

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I am 31 weeks and a few weeks ago discovered I am losing small amounts of amniotic fluid. At this rate, everything is fine, but any increase could cause complications. So I am scheduled for a sonogram every week until my due date to regularly check fluids. Of course my little girls' health is my number one priority, but I do feel spoiled seeing her face each week!💕

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I'm getting one at 36 weeks. I asked and she made it happen. I think I got them around 12,20,24,36

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Nowadays here in Florida at least with adoption they want you to get an US or sonogram every two weeks or so. I just got one yesterday found out I'm having a boy. My baby is huge so I'm thinking I might be two weeks further then the ob says I am maybe more. You can clearly see the head, the abdomen, the leg, and the opposite knee.

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I will have two...the dating scan and then the 20 week anatomy scan.

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I get one at every appointment, as well as, 3 extra anatomy scans (I've had 4 extra due to complications). Per my doctor, they normally do a max of 4 ultrasounds per pregnancy unless the woman is having complications or multiples (like myself) then they use the ultrasound machine to check heartbeats rather than use a Doppler at each appointment.

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I have had 4, I'm due for another one at 34 weeks. One was an elective u/s & the other was anatomy scan and during that we found out baby has dilated kidney. It's still dilated so we have to keep checking on it.

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I got 3 scheduled one and one at the ER when i had a kidney infection

How often did you get an U/S?

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