I had my dating scan at 6 weeks, we started off with an external and found the sack, but did an internal so we could see bubs (all 2.8mm of him ). I had to go back at 8 weeks as a HB wasn't present yet, and for the 8 week scan we had an external. Maybe they just feel it easier to start off with an internal? Don't be too scared - it doesn't hurt, and you're able to cover your bits with a sheet.
And may I ask where on the south coast of NSW you are? I was born in Pambula
I had an 8w u/s with this pg because of my previous mc. It was an internal scan (dildo cam!) but that didn't bother me at all. It is apparently much more accurate to do an internal at this stage, esp. if you're worried about getting dates right etc.
I figure that giving birth is going to be a lot more intrusive (der!) so it's good practice LOL. And as someone else said, it's alot easier than a pap smear.
There are many things in life worse than an internal scan, please don't stress about it. The lights are dimmed, you should have a sheet or something over your legs, you'll hardly know what they are doing! And you'll be so excited to see your little pulsating blob on the screen, you'll be very distracted!
ETA I heard that they prefer your bladder to not be too full for pg u/s? I know I have never been told to drink water for any of my four. Mind you, when you're pg it feels like your bladder is always full anyway LOL!
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). I had to go back at 8 weeks as a HB wasn't present yet, and for the 8 week scan we had an external. Maybe they just feel it easier to start off with an internal? Don't be too scared - it doesn't hurt, and you're able to cover your bits with a sheet.
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