Hellobee Boards Topic: Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 05:28:09 +0000 Mrswonderwoman on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2381949 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:43:49 +0000 Mrswonderwoman 2381949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We did one at 20 weeks for my first and my second, and that's it. I'm totally fine with that! littlejoy on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2379015 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 18:17:43 +0000 littlejoy 2379015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had 3 (early, 1st tri, anatomy), and will likely do that again. It seemed important to ensure baby/placenta was developing properly, and was healthy enough for birth at home. Mrs Spoon on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378909 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 12:55:16 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2378909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had 2 with DD and will only have one (20 weeks) unless something unforeseen occurs. My pregnancies have been low risk and I prefer to have less scans if possible. AB810 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378869 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:22:44 +0000 AB810 2378869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Same fire both: #1: Dating NT Anatomy 36 week growth scan #2: Dating NT Anatomy Scan at 37 weeks to check my low lying placenta californiadreams on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378767 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 03:23:52 +0000 californiadreams 2378767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm high risk so I lost count of how many growth scans I had in my first. And I'm starting them now in my current third tri. I never did dating or elective scans though so until 3rd tri, I only have 2. I would do the same in the future. Dandelion on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378762 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 03:12:46 +0000 Dandelion 2378762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had 2 with D, 1 with S and a LOT with M, due to S's history. Torchwood on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378692 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:09:45 +0000 Torchwood 2378692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My number went up with each subsequent pregnancy. If I were to have another (I won't) it would likely be even more now that we know how high risk I am. hellobeeboston on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378588 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:13:25 +0000 hellobeeboston 2378588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a lot more ultrasounds with #2 because of some abnormalities showed up in our anatomy scan that needed to be monitored. But, even thought I was AMA, if the scan had been all clear I would have had one less US than my first. Mrs Hedgehog on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378580 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:01:37 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 2378580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mine actually increased with #2 but only because I was diagnosed with HD at 31 weeks and had to have weekly sonos until he was born. littleblessings on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378531 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:46:55 +0000 littleblessings 2378531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a lot more with my first than I did my second. My first I was part of a clinic that did free ultrasounds once a month. I had 4 of those and then had 3 at the OB and 3 at the hospital because of preterm labor. I kept going into preterm labor and getting shots to stop it. With my second I one hospital one early on due to bleeding at 8 weeks. Then I had 3 at the OB office. My last one was at the hospital after I fell into a car door and DS wasn't moving as much. MrsSRS on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378525 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:33:57 +0000 MrsSRS 2378525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a bunch with my first because of PPROM. With my second we had a dating scan and an anatomy scan. I'm not wild about any more mostly out of an abundance of caution. gingerbebe on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378472 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:16:13 +0000 gingerbebe 2378472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a lot of scans with my first - I think the longest stretch I went without one was like a month one time. I had miscarriage risk, we had been about to start IVF when I got pregnant so the RE scanned me at 7weeks to check if I was really pregnant, then I got a complete previa and had two fender benders AND one day where he just stopped moving so I went to L&D. I think since I'm AMA with this one I'll have plenty but we wont do the elective gender screen at the private scan place. The gender one actually weirded me out. My insurance covers anything prenatal so I never have to pay. mauxie on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378381 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:35:30 +0000 mauxie 2378381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yup, I had more with my first. DD Dating scan NT scan Elective ultrasound (for gender at 14 weeks) Anatomy scan (also had a couple quick in-office ultrasounds since the machine was in the exam room) DS (different OB) Dating scan NT scan Elective ultrasound (for gender at 14 weeks) Anatomy scan DS2 Dating scan NT scan Anatomy scan 32 week scan (for placenta previa) ?? not sure if I'll have any more Bubbles on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378377 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:31:34 +0000 Bubbles 2378377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, with my first I paid for a private scan at 8 weeks as I was so anxious. With this one I have just had the standard NHS 2 scans - at 12 weeks and 20 weeks - I won't have any more unless there are issues later on. lemondrop on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378352 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:16:14 +0000 lemondrop 2378352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope, no limitations. To me they were worth every penny! Mrs.KMM on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2378218 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:42:48 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2378218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No – I should have the same amount with all pregnancies (one at each OB appointment plus the anatomy scan). But they are all covered by insurance. I was not interested in paying extra for a 3-D scan. Foodnerd81 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2376185 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:29:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 2376185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Fewer with my second, but only by one. With my first, had NT/12 weeks, and anatomy scan around 18 weeks. She wouldn't move so they could get a good shot of her heart so they had me come back, so I had three total. This time just two. Same practice and I've been low risk both times. OldpuebloJenn on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2376180 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:19:31 +0000 OldpuebloJenn 2376180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've had one anatomy scan and that's it. If/when I have another, I'll try to limit it that that as well. There's some evidence that shows u/s are harmful. The pros don't outweigh the potential cons for me. But I know I'm extreme and lucky I wasn't considered high risk even ama! yin on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2376174 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:15:38 +0000 yin 2376174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would love to reduce, but I was high risk with both pregnancies due to GD. Plus LO2 had more issues, and I was either at the OB's office or maternal fetal 3x a week during the last few months. Ree723 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375970 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:41:37 +0000 Ree723 2375970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had the same amount both times: Dating scan NT scan 20 week anomaly scan This time, I'll only have two (dating scan will be done at the same time as the NT scan, and then the anomaly scan) - unless of course issues arise making further scans necessary. Greentea on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375767 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 14:23:02 +0000 Greentea 2375767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We only ever have one at 20 weeks, that is standard recommendation here! catomd00 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375712 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:39:31 +0000 catomd00 2375712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We won't do an elective gender scan this time, but I'm already having more than with my first because of a cyst they're watching. sera_87 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375703 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 13:32:56 +0000 sera_87 2375703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had so many ultrasounds with my 3rd I am well and truly sick of them. Ugh. littlebug on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375634 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:50:21 +0000 littlebug 2375634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I thought I was going to have a lot more with my first (8 total - NT scan, one to check for abnormalities due to positive toxoplasmosis screen, then 6 scans to monitor for incompetent cervix). But it turns out I'm going to have almost the same amount with this one (7 total - 8 week scan, anatomy scan, fetal echo, then 1 per week the last 4 weeks to monitor my fluid levels because I'm AMA). lilteacherbee on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375627 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:41:33 +0000 lilteacherbee 2375627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nope. I had 7-8 both times because I was considered high risk. Truth Bombs on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375622 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:37:01 +0000 Truth Bombs 2375622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had way fewer with my second pregnancy but only because it was less high risk than my first. All my ultrasounds in both pregnancies were covered by insurance. MoreCoffee on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375615 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:30:44 +0000 MoreCoffee 2375615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a lot with my first lo due to early bleeding and issues with the NT scan. With this one only three so far: confirmation, NT scan, and anatomy scan. I will have one once a week from 36 weeks on due to my age. birdofafeather on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375611 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:26:00 +0000 birdofafeather 2375611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had more with my second because that's how the OB I saw did things. I skipped like 3 and I think he was confused as to why! For the next, I plan on finding someone who just does the basic ones unless there is an issue. I'm not super comfortable getting so many scans. snowjewelz on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375505 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:23:59 +0000 snowjewelz 2375505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't know if it was just my doctor, but I had one pretty much every time I had an appt and I didn't pay extra for any of them. They even gave me 3D whenever! Alivoo01 on "Did you limit or reduce the amount of ultrasounds for your second, third, etc pregnancies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-or-reduce-the-amount-of-ultrasounds-for-your-second-third-etc-pregnancies#post-2375498 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:18:23 +0000 Alivoo01 2375498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm having a few more ultrasounds with #2 than I did with #1 since DS was an IUGR baby. We want to make sure we catch it early on if she is unlike DS. I'm happy with the extra ultrasounds since i get to see her a bit more often and she how she's growing. I pay my dr co-pay for each ultrasound so it's not bad, and worth it for me. If I had to pay the actual ultrasound price, then that'd be pretty steep!