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Re: What is standard timing for first ultrasound?

From: Laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 16:29:53 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Linda wrote: >
>Can the doctor tell me when a first ultrasound is routinely done? Last
>period was nov. 1. Preg test is positive today on nov. 30 . I am
>supposed to see doc for first appt on jan 3. I asked if i were going to
>be having a first ultrasound then as it will be 9 weeks from my last
>period and they said no, ultrasound is done only once around 18 weeks..
>Now I know I have heard of many people getting one at 5-6 weeks or so to
>see heartbeat. Is this something I can request or is this only done if
>a problem is detected?? 18 weeks seems sooo long to wait~

most doctors only do one because most insurances only cover one and most people want to see the sex so they wait that long. if thre is a problem they will do one earlier i got one earlier this time because of previous m/c but i'm sure if you want to pay for it they will give you one






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