https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 13:11:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1392052 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 11:18:03 +0000 stargal 1392052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>15 with my first. (I was high risk and had weekly ultrasounds the whole third trimester) He came out perfectly healthy! Ultrasounds did no harm.</p> <p>Ive had 2 so far with this pregnancy and have one next week when I will be 11 weeks. This lo is also doing good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391742 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 03:24:24 +0000 PinkElephant 1391742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At every appointment - so every 4 weeks from 6 to 32 weeks, then every two weeks until I delivered around 36 weeks. Plus 3 extra for bleeding/extreme stomach bug in my first pregnancy, so all in that's upwards of 12-13. DD is 19 months old and perfect.<br /> I expect I'll have a similar number this time around, minus the emergency ones. I'm not high risk; it's just how they check growth here (Hong Kong). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391729 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:39:24 +0000 yin 1391729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So many! With my first I probably had 5-6. With my second I had to be in the office once a month, which turned into every 3 weeks, then every two week, once a week, and finally twice a week towards the end of my pregnancy due to GD and lower than average weight. I keep telling DH that one of the reasons why I'm two and through is because I don't want to ever see maternal fetal ever again. Both my kids were healthy without any issues (probably why I'm so pissed off I was so heavily monitored). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391724 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:25:50 +0000 dojo 1391724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 with mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391723 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:23:27 +0000 lamariniere 1391723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My ob always did an ultrasound to check growth. He never measured my belly like in the US. So I probably had 6 in-office u/s and two at the high tech lab for the 12 week scan and the anatomy scan. </p> <p>With DS I had maybe 6? I had a few concerns with the placenta but it turned out to be nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391711 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 01:44:01 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1391711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had around 8 with each pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391669 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:20:56 +0000 singingbee 1391669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I had one at 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22, 26, 30-38 one each week. My LO is perfect. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391668 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:16:00 +0000 autumnlove 1391668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't even remember but I've had a lot of them. I got in a car accident during my first pregnancy and required frequent ultrasounds after that. Had GD during my second pregnancy and had a few extra growth checks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391665 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:12:03 +0000 lemondrop 1391665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of mine have had at least 4, I have a normal 2 year old running around and so far, so good with the second. My twin nephews had a lot of medical concerns and hand one at most visits- they are just fine too. Just because something is not 100% proven safe does not mean it's dangerous either- it is just not known. Scientific experiments are generally frowned upon being performed on pregnant ladies and fetuses ;) </p> <p>My take is that only qualified, educated sonographers are allowed near my belly- sure I have access to veterinary ultrasound at work, but I don't have knowledgeable technicians to perform a safe ultrasound so I resist temptation because I know that there are some different choices in frequencies available that could be harmful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391663 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:10:06 +0000 Mrs Spoon 1391663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only had two. Very low risk pregnancy so there wasn't a reason to have more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391662 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:10:06 +0000 indi 1391662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I'm glad you're feeling better about it! They give you the ones that you need, so don't feel bad.</p> <p>I've had 3 so far - 1 at 9 weeks to date and make sure there was just one, 21 weeks for anatomy scan, and 29 weeks for a 3D scan and the bean seems fine so far. I don't believe we'll have a 4th, unless our doctor wants one for positioning or weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391651 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:45:25 +0000 mlm2934 1391651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had close to 10 - eek! I have had a lot of bleeding episodes, and now monitoring a possible placenta abruption. </p> <p>I'm not worried about it because my friend with twins had prolly 15 or more over course of her pregnancy and her babies are all good! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391648 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:37:18 +0000 coopsmama 1391648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all! :) That is making me feel better and is calming my nonsensical fears. It is really interesting hearing how many (and why!) ultrasounds you all had and it is making me feel thankful for the technology. </p> <p>I really need to shake all the fears that my former care provider instilled in me. Needless to say, I think my prior experience was pretty harmful mentally. :( I'm glad to have a more middle-of-the-road nurse midwife this time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391647 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:36:06 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1391647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1- dating<br /> 2- nt scan<br /> 3- nt scan repeat because spine was not shown well<br /> 4- anatomy scan<br /> And he's 100% fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391645 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:34:01 +0000 Mamasig 1391645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my 1st, I had 4 - dating ultrasound at 8 weeks, anatomy scan at 20 weeks, a quick one at 24 weeks because they couldn't get a good shot of his face at the 20 week, and 37 weeks to check his size. And he is a totally healthy 16 month old!</p> <p>With this pregnancy I've had 2 - dating at 8 weeks and anatomy scan at 20 weeks. I shouldn't have any more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391644 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:30:05 +0000 lilteacherbee 1391644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A lot! I think I had 9. Dating ultrasound at 6 weeks, ER ultrasound at 8 weeks, another OB one at 9 weeks, and NT scan at 12. Those were because I was paranoid after having a missed m/c at 9 weeks the year before and they wanted to ease my mind. Then, I had the anatomy scan at 17 weeks and then growth scans every 4-5 weeks until delivery because of gestational diabetes.</p> <p>And yes, he's fine. A healthy, happy 2.5 month old :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391641 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:26:45 +0000 spaniellove 1391641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 21 weeks and have had 8 so far. Having another one next week and at least two more after that, so I'll end up with more than 10. He's fine so far and they're only doing so many because the benefits outweigh the risks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391640 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:25:47 +0000 lovehoneybee 1391640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 3. A dating/viability scan at 8 weeks, the NT scan at 12 weeks and the anatomy at 21 weeks. I guess I also had one when I was in labor, but it was more of a quick peek to check on his positioning...the OB only looked for like 5 seconds (that was as long as I could stay on my back) and I didn't even see anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391638 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:22:56 +0000 Pepper 1391638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't remember but it was definitely more than 5. Maybe 8 or 9? I had a lot of bleeding and then a placenta previa that needed monitored. He is perfectly fine! If they were proven to be harmful, I don't think they would do them as frequently. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391635 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:18:40 +0000 deerylou 1391635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Three-dating, anatomy, and one about a week or two before my due date, sine my OB couldn't be sure if she was positioned correctly. She is totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391634 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:18:18 +0000 Dandelion 1391634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm almost 31 weeks and have had 2 so far. I'll have at least one more soon.</p> <p>I don't think they're that harmful and the benefits of them outweigh the bad for sure. It's nice to have a technology that can check on your LO so easily when things get scary. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-ultrasounds-did-you-have-with-your-pregnancy#post-1391631 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:15:22 +0000 coopsmama 1391631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had 5 ultrasounds with this pregnancy and I'm only just about 18w along! 1 for dating, 2 for bleeding, and then 2 more because at 13 and 17 weeks they weren't able to find the HB with the Doppler. </p> <p>The last was today and baby looked great and all is well. But I can't help feeling bad about all the ultrasounds because my last care provider (who is on the extreme crunchy side of the care spectrum) would only do one ultrasound and said more are harmful and kind of freaked me out! Eeek. Of course, we still have our anatomy scan in a week and a half which should be our last ultrasound this pregnancy.</p> <p>So, that being the case -- how many ultrasounds did you have? And if it was 3+ your baby turned out just fine, right?! ;) </p>