Is 4 ultrasounds in the 1st trimester excessive? Or harmful to baby?

Question

I’ve had 3 ultrasounds so far and I’m starting to wonder if it’s excessive or harmful to my baby. I had my first scan at 5wks6days, then another at 7wks6days, then another yesterday at 10wks, now I have another one scheduled for 11wks? I have been having lots of issues this pregnancy. My first visit was due to extreme cramping whenever I would walk, or be intimate with my husband. I was placed on pelvic rest. My first “official” prenatal scan was at 7wks6days and the said baby looked good, I saw the heartbeat but they didn’t let me hear it. Then out of nowhere I started having bright yellow discharge that had a strange odor so I had to go back for more testing yesterday. I have a bacterial infection which could lead me into preterm labor so they started me on a vaginal antibiotic gel. They did another ultrasound and I finally got to hear the baby’s heartbeat 💓 it was so strong and wonderful! So now I have my “Official”second prenatal appointment where they’ll do another ultrasound! This baby has put me through the ringer but I’m happy they are healthy and thriving. Do you all think the amount of ultrasounds are bad for baby?

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As long as a doctor has deemed them medically necessary they have weighed the pros and cons. 
There is some limited evidence that excess ultrasounds may be harmful. But these studies were done in animals not humans. So it’s not easy to do a 1 for 1 comparison. But this is the reason many doctors recommend against private scans for keepsake purposes.

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Some high risk mamas have way way more than that (I will starting about now) and baby is fine.  It’s not been well studied which is the unfortunate part, but 4 definitely shouldn’t do any harm xx

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It’s fine. I’m high risk and had them weekly starting at 6 weeks until 20 weeks and then went to every two weeks. I’ll be 35 weeks tomorrow and baby has been completely fine.

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I've been getting electronic fetal monitoring for babys heart rate because she is behind in growth, I've had 3om the last 8days and yesterday when it was last done she was trying to hide, I never felt her so high and in the rear,, I could literally see her in my side it was painful and scary I don't think they like it and the high risk doctors are doing it again when I get induced and I'm worried about it, I've read that 2many can be harmful and cause a longer delivery

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I’am high risk and lost one of my twin baby’s, had a hematoma and placenta previa and I had multiple scans so far. Baby A is 20 weeks now and is doing just fine. Don’t worry

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The baby is fine

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I had ultrasounds and bloodwork weekly during my first trimester. No damage done.

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Thank all of you wise mamas out there for your sound advice 💕 I deeply appreciate your help! I never had this with my first pregnancy 13 years ago, so I was getting concerned especially reading the online forms and articles where autism could be linked to multiple early scans. I was starting to get worried and even left a message for my doctor. After reading everyone responses I feel much more calm and centered. Now I feel embarrassed for even emailing the doctor 🤦🏽‍♀️ 
I’m so anxious about everything this time around but I’m definitely doing my best to not let fear lead and let faith be the guiding force from here on out.

Is 4 ultrasounds in the 1st trimester excessive? Or harmful to baby?

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