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RM23
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Member since 5/06 997 total posts
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Rachel
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Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
I am 9w and my next sono isnt until 12weeks...Its been two weeks since my last. I am just feeling that is a really long time to go..and a lot could be going on...
What should i say when i call the doctor...any advice?
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Posted 7/16/07 10:01 AM  |
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MichelleR
my Becks
Member since 5/05 1772 total posts
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tracyg
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
I wouldn't worry. I didn't even get one until 20 weeks.
You can ask, but sometimes it's an insurance issue. They could be limited to how many they are allowed to do.
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| Posted 7/16/07 10:05 AM |
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Arodisi
"My 3 Sons!"
Member since 3/06 3515 total posts
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KT
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
that is standard. i had one at around 6 wks, 8 weeks and the next was at 12 wks...i only had the 6 wk one bc i had a mc prior to this pregnancy and dr wanted to make sure all was well.
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| Posted 7/16/07 10:08 AM |
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MsMBV
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Me
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
Sonos are done at long intervals. Although I had a lot of sonos, they were medically necessary as I was a high-risk PG. Normally I would have only gotten 3. (12w, 20w & 32w)
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| Posted 7/16/07 10:09 AM |
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dawnie
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
Sonograms are not usually given at every visit. They are given usually at the first visit to see the heartbeat and then at around 12 weeks for the ultrascreen. The next one is around 20 weeks for the Level II. There may be a few after that to do a growth sonogram or at the end for a biophysical profile.
It was even in my pregnancy paperwork not to ask the doctor about having more.
Doesn't hurt to ask though!!
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| Posted 7/16/07 10:11 AM |
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eroxgirl
My Loves
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Rebecca
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
I just had my first sono at 12 weeks and my next will be at 18 weeks. If all is good, they won't give me any more than that.. While I'd love to have more just to see my baby, I won't ask for one that isn't medically necessary because I don't want to have to pay out-of-pocket for it.
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| Posted 7/16/07 10:28 AM |
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MrsK
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/06 891 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
I had 4 all together...
1st at 8 weeks to date pregnancy
2nd 12 weeks for ultrascreen
3rd was 20 weeks
4th was 37 weeks for a growth sono
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| Posted 7/16/07 12:19 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
some people only get 2 ultrasounds their entire pregnancy. It depends on your insurance
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| Posted 7/16/07 12:28 PM |
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Karen
Just chillin'!!
Member since 1/06 9690 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
Posted by dawnie
Sonograms are not usually given at every visit. They are given usually at the first visit to see the heartbeat and then at around 12 weeks for the ultrascreen. The next one is around 20 weeks for the Level II. There may be a few after that to do a growth sonogram or at the end for a biophysical profile.
It was even in my pregnancy paperwork not to ask the doctor about having more.
Doesn't hurt to ask though!!
same here!! most doctors follow a set schedule and won't deviate it unless there is an issue. I know it's tough in the beginning, but hang in there!!
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| Posted 7/16/07 1:28 PM |
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Re: Asking for an additional sonogram or ultrasound?
i had a couple more than usual - because i was bleeding at the beginning - and still had a very hard time with our insurance because of it --- normally it would have been 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 20 weeks.... which insurance covered - since i was bleeding early on and had two extra we now have to get precertification from our drs office and insurance - before i got the reg ones that are required - level 2 and ultracreen....
so be careful --- some insurance companies limit at 3 and you have to get permission/approval for more or pay out of pocket
something i finid ridiculous since why would a dr dop something that isnt a medical necesity
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| Posted 7/16/07 1:33 PM |
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