ultrasounds

[TeniBear]

Woah. I think I only ever paid for one in both pregnancies That's insane.

[LionsandBears]

I've always paid for scans and they are usually about $250 before the rebate.

could you get a couple of blood tests if you're worried? An early scan doesn't necessarily mean much, except to see if there's a HB. I've had a 6 week scan with a HB that still ended in mc, so I don't put much store in them.

[nothing2lose]

I would say it's due to changes in Medicare caps for pregnancy ultrasounds.

[AliBaby]

Mine was $150 this time as well. The morph scan is even more expensive at $185!

[Olive]

Sounds normal to me too, I paid around that much

[Kazzo]

I have only ever paid for 1 scan in all 5 pregnancies and that was my choice to go to a private place for a scan. Not sure if it is different here in NSW. Can you ask your GP to do a open referral so you can find your own place to do a scan. Or ring around, some places take referrals that are not for them. Also one referral I got was from the midwives clinic at the hospital and it could be used anywhere.
Just some options that may or may not work for you.

[HotI]

I got the 20 week scan done at a tertiary facility with a more experienced sonographer (at no cost) due to my history of talipes (and other things).

There is usually costs on the earlier scans though, unless there is a medical need for them.

[Eenee]

the place I go you pay for the first one then the subsequent ones are free. Although havent had one for awhile no obviously so could have well changed in that time

[Amy_jellybean]

That sounds about normal to me. My 12w scan was $180 and my 18w scan was $240!!!!

[Reet]

Does it make a difference if you say you have no idea what date you are due and when your last period was?! I dont think I paid for any scans except for my 20 week one.. I was a scan-aholic!! I loved them!! Even if you do end up having to spend the money definitely get them, they're great for piece of mind!! xx