Re: What is standard timing for first ultrasound?

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according to the RADIUS study, there is no need for any "routine" ultrasouds in pregnancy

However, many docs, myself incldued, do an ultrasound around 20 weeks

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~

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