https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:26:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-2033475 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:44:49 +0000 MelisMc 2033475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 36 (turning 37 next week) and have GD....I will have a growth scan every week starting at 34 weeks. So, i wouldn't worry too much about having one at 35 weeks. I'm sure they just want to make sure everything looks fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-2033465 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:38:36 +0000 kayakgirl73 2033465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to have a growth scan every month starting later this month. I'm currently 13 weeks. I'm 41 and the OB said it's standard practice due to my age. Ugh, they weren't required by my OB for my last pregnancy when I was 38/39 but the MFM where I had my anatomy scan recommended it. I went to one and they thought my cervix was shortening and put me on bed rest for a week. There were crazy issues with getting the actual scan results to my OB and when she saw the results she thought there was nothing wrong so I was't taken off bed rest, but told to work from home for another week but that I could work at a table versus lying down. The extra week home was mainly due to my commute and the fact that the bathrooms on my work floor were under renovation and I would have had to walk to another floor. I hope no crazy scares this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1964196 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:56:32 +0000 Mrs.Panda 1964196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend who just had her baby in July at 35 years old had the growth scan in her last trimester. Pretty standard but not all doctors do it. No worries! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963784 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:10:29 +0000 MamaG 1963784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Sounds pretty routine to me. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress. You are almost through your pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963776 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:59:53 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1963776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I'll be 35 weeks for the ultrasound @78h2o: I'm 36 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963772 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:54:19 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1963772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: I'm 36 and I will be 35 weeks at the time of the ultrasound </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963655 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 08:17:27 +0000 Pumuckl 1963655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: sorry you have to wait for the ultrasound. But I'm sure the doc would have said something if s/he thought something was amiss. My practice does a growth ultrasound independent from age at 35/36 weeks. So I really wouldn't worry too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963601 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:45:48 +0000 Corduroy 1963601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Sorry you have to wait. I agree with PP that if the doctor had any indication something was wrong they would send you for the test right away. I had a growth ultrasound for non AMA reasons but my doctor made me go straight from my appointment to the ultrasound. Everything turned out fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963589 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:04:00 +0000 kiddosc 1963589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Where are you in your pregnancy? My doctor likes to have a scan in the third trimester but insurance needs a reason to cover it so she usually finds some minor excuse to order one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963571 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:22:34 +0000 MamaG 1963571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: What's your age and where are you in your pregnancy? </p> <p>I was monitored with growth scans for the last trimester (every other week progressing to every week) due to AMA and GD. From an AMA perspective the concern was placenta health and fluid levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963565 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:12:12 +0000 78h2o 1963565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: how old are you? I asked if I'd have any scans after 20 weeks because I will be 36/37 during this pregnancy and she said they don't do that until age 40. It is true though that every practice is different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963532 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:29:24 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1963532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She said it's just my age. No signs of anything being wrong. I just wish I could have the ultrasound sooner. I hate waiting for things like this. I love seeing her on ultrasound but also loved the idea of the next time seeing her being in person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963476 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:33:33 +0000 winniebee 1963476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have growth ultrasounds because I have SGA (small for gestational age) babies. Although i have been pretty confident all along that he is fine and just small like his parents and brother, I have to go for growth scans every 2 weeks and have biophysical profile ultrasounds on the other weeks....all starting at 28 weeks and I'm now almost 37 weeks. I think your doc would have raised a specific concern with you but certainly would call your doc to ask why it's being done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963310 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:18:40 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1963310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have them, but not due to AMA. I have a history of LGA babies so my growth is monitored during the third trimester. If it were worrisome they'd bring you in a lot sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963308 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:16:01 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1963308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have one last time and one isn't expected this time but I wouldn't worry. Every practice does things differently. I am sure they would have said something if they were worried and you will get to see your little baby again which is wonderful!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963307 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:15:38 +0000 edelweiss 1963307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i did not have a growth ultrasound (was 35/36 during pregnancy) but hopefully like the person said, they are scheduling it only because of AMA. can you leave a message for your doctor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963305 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:13:42 +0000 FaithFertility 1963305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience, but I think all is ok, if they are waiting , to me if it was serious they would have done it sooner!!!!! Prayers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growth-ultrasound-due-to-ama#post-1963281 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:30:28 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1963281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I JUST saw my doctor. 5 minutes after I left, they called me to schedule a growth ultrasound, which my doctor didn't even mention during the appointment. I'm freaking out now that maybe she felt something was off with baby's growth. The office person who called said the doctor wrote that it was only due to my advanced maternal age. Anyone else have this? It's in 2 weeks and I'm afraid I'll be a worried basket case until them!! </p>