https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:19:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds/page/2#post-724420 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:02:50 +0000 chanzi 724420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had the NT and anatomy scans, so I'm done at 2 unless there's a problem that comes up. I definitely wouldn't worry about having more if needed, but I also wouldn't have elective scans. </p> <p>The 10 minutes thing though... Even my NT scan was longer than that, and of course the anatomy scan was waaaay longer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds/page/2#post-724275 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:13:08 +0000 Pepper 724275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I've had a lot. One at the ER at 5 weeks to confirm I was still pregnant, a dating one at 6 weeks, one at 9 and 10 weeks because of bleeding, NT scan at 13 weeks, one at 16 weeks to check my cervical length, 19 week anatomy scan, 22 weeks to recheck cervical length, and I'll be having one on Friday (29 weeks) to see if my placenta previa has corrected itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds/page/2#post-724238 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:53:20 +0000 sorrycharlie 724238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. We had a dating and a NT scan, and were told only the 18-week anatomy scan. Then we chose to have an elective (2D) gender scan, and due to growth concerns I had two ultrasounds at 25 &amp; 30 weeks (I think!). And a 3D/4D ultrasound at 36 weeks as part of a study the hospital was conducting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds/page/2#post-724221 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:40:30 +0000 Grace 724221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had the two that the doctor recommended. I don't know that ultrasounds do any harm, but, I guess I don't know if they don't either. So, I comfortable doing medically necessary ones and uncomfortable doing ones "just for me". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723552 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:26:24 +0000 tinyperson 723552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the NT, anatomy (x2 because LO didn't cooperate) and then one every two weeks until 37 weeks once I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 28 weeks, so nope, didn't limit them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723284 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:42:32 +0000 Mrsbells 723284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just followed my doctors recommendations. I also read that excessive amounts of ultrasounds werent the best for the baby but I so far havent seen anything conclusive that states they actually harm the baby,</p> <p>In my case ultrasound saved my baby's life because thats how they found out I had no fluid and needed to be induced. In total I had 6 ultrasounds </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723278 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:40:44 +0000 Anagram 723278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had 3 so far and I'm supposed to have just one more to check size around 36 weeks. So I think I'm okay.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723275 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:40:00 +0000 Kemma 723275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had three with Miss A - a dating scan at nine weeks, anatomy scan at 22 weeks and a scan to check her position at 35 weeks (breech baby), the OB also did a series of quick scans when I had my ECV.</p> <p>I think I read somewhere that ultrasound can have a negative effect on hearing and that an increased number of ultrasounds doesn't decrease the rate of infant mortality or improve birth outcomes (which I think is one of the arguments against an increased number of scans). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723253 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:29:52 +0000 BelugaBean 723253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't limit them. I had four done by the doctor for various reasons and two elective ultrasounds. I did talk to my doctor about it though before getting the elective ones done. I don't think any of them were that long though (maybe the longest was 15 but most were under 10). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723248 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:37 +0000 Dandelion 723248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only had one, and it was an elective one to find the gender. The birth center I went to doesn't routinely do them, unless they suspect a need.</p> <p>However, in any future pregnancies, not only will I not limit them, but I will have more than the normal amount.</p> <p>Does it say why they are harmful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723233 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:23:04 +0000 FarmWifeGina 723233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: It makes sense to me that u/s should be limited, but if it came down to something like having another BPP or an induction for being post dates like has happened with friends, I'd probably go for the BPP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723221 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:19:00 +0000 Boheme 723221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FarmWifeGina: I looked through ACOG's website and couldn't find anything more than the no more than 2 ultrasounds for 10 minutes each and no ultrasounds for 'psychosocial or entertainment purposes'. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723214 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:16:01 +0000 FarmWifeGina 723214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@red_seattle: Yeah, I know. I just wondered if ACOG had new info that backed this up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723160 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:51:55 +0000 cyndistar3 723160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, for my second pregnancy I ended up with a lot since my midwife was checking her position at every appointment from 32 weeks on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723158 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:51:44 +0000 Trailmix 723158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I've had between 20-25 ultrasounds, due to being high risk and crazy-paranoid at the same time. I really, really hope ultrasounds don't cause any long-term damage, I do get nervous about it but at the same time, they were all through my Dr, never did any elective ones so I guess I just have to trust that it's going to be fine... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723138 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:44:38 +0000 LazyLightning 723138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I've only had two and I had to force them to give me one (at 12 weeks). Otherwise just the anatomy scan. I wish I could get one more closer to the due date but I don't think it's going to happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723136 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:43:55 +0000 red_seattle 723136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No limit-- I think we had 11 total. All necessary, except, arguably, the anatomy scan. I wouldn't have done ultrasounds just for fun, but I'm not worried about the effect the ones we did might have had. </p> <p>@FarmWifeGina: As for the link to autism, I don't buy it. I know people on the autism spectrum who were born before ultrasounds were routinely used in maternal care, and others who were born before ultrasound machines existed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723123 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:37:34 +0000 ParkerHaus 723123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've tried to. We declined the one at 12 weeks for numerous reasons. I had a dating one early on and one in the ER when I had first trimester bleeding. We had our anatomy scan and had to do a follow up because baby had an arrhythmia that concerned the specialist. That is about 2 more than I would have wanted to do but thankfully we are done with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723087 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:24:37 +0000 Boheme 723087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FarmWifeGina: The article cited that the effects were unknown, and ultrasound could cause tissue heating and cavitation. </p> <p>This is the article: <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/MedicalImaging/ucm115357.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/MedicalImaging/ucm115357.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723081 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:22:22 +0000 MrsTiz 723081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I've actually had a lot so far.</p> <p>4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks and i've got one scheduled for 12 weeks.</p> <p>Then i'll have one for gender and i'm sure at least one more along the way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723064 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:13:21 +0000 FarmWifeGina 723064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: What was the concerns the article gave for limiting ultrasounds? I know I've heard Ina May Gaskin mention autism and neurological issues as something she feels could be caused by ultrasounds. I'm just curious what the ACOG is saying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-723029 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:57:09 +0000 LittleFox 723029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't purposely limit them, but our OB only scheduled as necessary. We had 2, the anatomy scan and an earlier one for spotting. We decided not to do the NT scan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722944 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:36:17 +0000 Mrsjets 722944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only had the anatomy scan u/s at 20 weeks. I was gifted an elective 3D/4D u/s and had it at 29 weeks. It really connected DH to the baby and I don't regret it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722937 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:05 +0000 Alivoo01 722937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, I didn't limit them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722892 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:59 +0000 LemonLong 722892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I had 12 or more? We were going in for weekly BPP's due to growth issues. My little one seems fine so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722878 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:08:52 +0000 Turd Ferguson 722878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think when all is said and done, I'll have 3 total: a dating one (at what ended up being 8 weeks), the NT scan (at 12 weeks), and then gender scan (whenever). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722873 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:07:23 +0000 marionberry 722873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one at 6w and one at 10w at the RE's office. We skipped the NT scan but paid for an elective gender scan at 17w. We'll do the anatomy scan at 20w and then maybe one more elective 3d scan when he's a little bigger. So up to 5 in total. My husband works in radiology and has had no concern about me doing multiple scans and I haven't worried about them much either. I also own a home doppler, so this poor baby is getting lots of radiation...but I think me not stressing out is the better alternative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722848 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:59:13 +0000 heffalump 722848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only had them when needed. I had the one at 12 and 20 weeks, plus an earlier one for bleeding, and one in my third trimester because lo was measuring big.</p> <p>My sil had tons because she was a very high risk pregnancy, and her lo is very healthy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722845 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:58:23 +0000 MrsLilybugg 722845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one at 10 weeks, 12 weeks, and 18 weeks for NT scanning. I hadn't felt baby kicking at 22 (?) weeks yet, so for reassurance my midwife did a quick u/s to ease my mind. I don't feel comfortable with elective ones though (the kind you pay for and get CD's). My sister got one thoguh and it's amazing how accurate the 3D ones are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-limit-your-number-of-ultrasounds#post-722837 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:56:17 +0000 Bookish 722837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but my practice doesn't do a whole lot anyways. I've had 3 so far, but the only reason for the 3rd one was because she stopped moving. I figure I'll only have 1 more before I deliver. If there are risks, the peace of mind and benefits of an ultrasound outweigh them. </p>