Too many scans?

[Katie_May1989]

crap.

[RainbowRiver]

So far I've had 2 (8 weeks and 9 weeks). I'm not doing 12 week scan.
Ive never been told anything about having to many scans, but I guess there would be some form of risk having a fair few?

[AngelLukesmum]

I wouldn't worry too much! I had weekly scans from 6 weeks with my DD up until 12 weeks then fortnightly scans from about 16 weeks through to 28 weeks. DD is perfect. DS was almost the same (probably a few less in the 1st trimester) and he is perfectly fine too

[Charlotte91]

I wouldn't think that the scan would cause issues. My OB did fortnightly scans most of the way through for me.

[willow5]

I try to limit them too. I have read some thing saying that too many can be harmful. But you need to weigh the benefits v risks. If you have a medical reason for having frequent scans it may be worth the risk of many. I didn't like when I had my morph scan with my last pg. The sonogropher took so long doing it, and I could feel my belly getting hot. I limit scans, but that's me personally. If you have a good reason then it may be worth it.

[onthefly]

Yes, definitely weigh benefits and risks. They're different depending on everyone's circumstances.
Please don't worry that you've had too many - no one has any idea how many is too many.

[Lily Dust]

Yep, my GP said someting about scans and 'not being good' unless medically required. Im not sure of the studies behind it though. For me the minimal risk that the GP couldnt even explain appropriately vs having scans to ease my anxiety was an easy choice, but that is me personally. I had 5 in total.