Tests and Scans

[Nes]

Fionaw, like you did, I think i'll get my GP to organise the NT blood test. That way the OB will have the results for my 11 week appt. I like to be organised

Don't need a dating scan as was charting but may also ask GP about an earlier scan (as some other members have said they have done).

[Taurean]

Hi Hon

This is very normal when you're seeing an OB, unless you've had miscarriages or pregnancy complications in the past.

I had a blood test at 4+1 with my GP to confirm my pregnancy but only because I asked for the BT. He was quite happy to take my word for it, didn't even bother with getting me to POAS!

I then had my first OB appt at 10 weeks and he did a mini-scan (which he does at each visit) to check the heartbeat. I'll be perfectly honest so please don't take offence, but a lot of OB's do this as there is obviously a higher risk of miscarriage before 12 weeks so they would prefer to wait until the pregnancy is more established before they see you.

I then had my NT scan at 13 weeks. I had my bloods done the week before and the results were sent to the ultrasound clinic so we got the scan results immediately after my scan.

I know it feels like forever waiting for that first appointment but it really will be here before you know it. I hope it all goes fabulously for you! Enjoy

[ElleJay]

I had an early u/s with this one at 7wks because of the early loss 2 yrs ago, but booked straight through my GP (I have the added advantage of my GP being a former Ob ) and he booked all the scans and BTs that I needed for my early weeks - It wasn't until after my 19wk scan that I'd actually booked an appt with an Ob

HTH