Do I need an ultrasound before 12 weeks

[redhat]

Hi,

I am pregnancy for 5w already, went to GP last week, asked for an ultrasound on the 7th week to see if the baby is in the right place at least, but she told me that the earliest will be on 12w, but how I know the baby is ok before that? this is the first time I get pregnant and very worried about the baby. do I need an u/s before that or should I wait for the 12w comes? Thank you all!

[Pandora]

Its normal to not have an ulstrasound before 12 weeks.
Somepopel dont have any at all until 20 weeks unless there is a complication like spotting etc.

[redhat]

Thanks ray for your quick reply, that comforts me a lot, maybe I need a deep breath and some distraction rather than wondering and worrying about what's going on in my tummy.

[BeautifulMadness]

U dont really need one b4 12 weeks unless there is a problem.

[Lulu]

Its hard until you see the ultrasound and feel the kicks...its the worst bit somehow knowing you are pregnant but having no evidence (apart from feeling vile )

[Sterla]

I didn't have my first u/s until 12 weeks, and that was really only a dating scan to work out my due date. It was a loooong 12 weeks!

[Arimeh]

I always get one done at around 8 weeks - but thats only because my sister has a history of losses and I prefer to have that peace of mind. However, I dont get the 12wk one done, just at 8wks and 20wks.