https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 07:01:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-770678 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:50:03 +0000 StbHisMrs 770678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15:<br /> With my second pregnancy everything was done by my OB, but I went through preterm labor &amp; bedrest with that pregnancy. My current pregnancy (third) is being watched pretty carefully, our anatomy scan was done by a regular tech but the results were sent to a perinatologist to go over. It took me by surprise when I was told this, but it appears to be pretty routine. When I ask my OB he said it was due to my history and the contractions that they were noting during the anatomy scan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-770323 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:38 +0000 Cara M. 17 770323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's standard procedure at my midwife's office for the 12 and 20 week scans to be done by a perinatologist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-770275 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:20:31 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 770275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was and they did a 3D u/s, too! I was under the impression it was standard procedure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-770247 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:12:08 +0000 MrsMed 770247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you know if you're supposed to see a perinatal specialist? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754519 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:35:03 +0000 wheres_c 754519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was at the perinatologist. This was standard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754374 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:42:11 +0000 Mrs. Chalk 754374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my anatomy scan done at MFM, because I was - ahem - of advanced maternal age. The main difference was that the dr came in at the end, looked over the results, and then did a quick scan himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754371 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:41:12 +0000 ShootingStar 754371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I met with a genetics counselor this week at the MFM department, and she made it sound like the main difference is in how the images are interpreted. She said if the OB's office does it, they take pictures that are later interpreted. But if a maternal fetal medicine specialist does it, then they interpret the live video. Not sure if that's universally true though :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754333 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:31:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 754333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was done by high risk OB. I don't think it was any different except that they spent more time looking at cord flow (which was my problem). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754215 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:46:48 +0000 yourekindapretty 754215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Starting with the 12 week scan, they were all done by my perinatal specialist. My obgyn's office only did the transvaginal ones weeks 5 &amp; 8. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754136 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:04:09 +0000 MaisyMay 754136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was done by perinat. and a scan several weeks later was done by the regular tech. Perinat. was much more thorough, explained things, and was able to provide more information. It was pretty nice, plus they had better machines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754131 Wed, 01 May 2013 08:59:53 +0000 purrpletulips 754131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was done by a MFM specialist because my OB doesn't do them in office and that was the only option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754062 Wed, 01 May 2013 08:26:39 +0000 anbanan15 754062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So weird how every office is SO different! </p> <p>@Chillybear: @pelikila: My OB's office dose not do ultrasounds. All ultrasounds are done by a tech at an outpatient facility connected with our hospital system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754031 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:59:57 +0000 pelikila 754031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the big scans (nuchal measurement, anatomy scan) and two more were done by a MFM specialist and then my OB did her own scans several times. The MFM scans were very thorough, lots of photos, hearing the heart beat in stereo, lots of measurements and discussions about what they were seeing and why it was important. My scans with the OB were just a couple measurements and making sure the heart beat looked good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754028 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:59:05 +0000 petunia354 754028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I'm glad they'll be keeping a close eye on you and baby! DS was my first pregnancy and I don't have anything to compare it to so for me even though I was high risk, going to the MFM was "normal". I'm sure compared to regular OB visits though it'll seem like they are way more thorough with their measurements during scans. It definitely was nice for them to tell us right away what they were seeing and if it was normal, vs. regular U/S techs who can't say anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-754008 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:42:37 +0000 Chillybear 754008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my OB office all the scans are done by a visiting perinatal ultrasound tech none of the obs do it themselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-753985 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:26:58 +0000 anbanan15 753985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: So cool! I had one done by MFM at 40w with DS since I was overdue, but they were mainly checking fluids so it was quick. I remember them telling me how I had an anterior placenta and that was the first time it was ever mentioned. May have been helpful before so I didn't freak out over not feeling movement so much :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-753979 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:24:00 +0000 anbanan15 753979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: She didn't use the term "high risk" but I have a thyroid condition (regulated) and very low vit d. She wants to keep a close eye on babies growth since both are linked to IUGR and she had estimated DS to be "barely 6lbs" at 39 weeks (before I was diagnosed with either condition...he was born at 41w2d at 7lbs 7oz, so average but she said yesterday she was shocked he got to that size). I think she is just taking some extra precautions. I think it will be nice since they will actually tell us things right away (hopefully babies sex?!) unlike the techs who aren't allowed to say anything around here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-753976 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:20:39 +0000 Honeybee 753976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our perinatal office had 4d scans, which was really cool! The doctor was also a lot more thorough and spent quite a bit more time looking at some specific areas (heart, placenta, cord, etc...) where blood flow issues might occur (since had some complications that might affect that). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-753975 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:16:56 +0000 petunia354 753975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think mine was pretty standard even though it was done by an MFM. They are very thorough but I'm not sure it's any more involved than a regular anatomy scan. </p> <p>If you are considered high risk or had any complications with previous pregnancies, they probably just want to make sure that a specialist (the MFM) see's your scans and makes sure there is nothing out of the ordinary. I was high risk and that was my experience at least... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anatomy-scan-at-perinatologist#post-753966 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:13:07 +0000 anbanan15 753966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have their anatomy scan done by the perinatologist (maternal-fetal medicine)? How does it differ from a regular anatomy scan? Just more detailed with more measrurements? </p> <p>I just had my first midwife appointment yesterday and was informed my anatomy scan will be done at 18-20 weeks by the perinatologist this time around. </p>