Back pain during ultrasounds

[BrightSparkles]

I had to ask for breaks during my u/s when the pain got too bad. the sonographer was really helpful about this

[min]

Yep - the head raising normally works, otherwise a low pillow under the arch of your back or even your feet raised a little helps

[Inertia]

I had to get us every week from 28w with Haz, and will probably be the same with this one due to my anti-e. It wasn't so much the back pain but it made me feel sooooooo sick. It was restricting the blood flow and I was getting horrible hypotension from it. When bub started to engage, it made it way easier because I could lay on my left side without it obstructing anything - they were checking bloodflow through the brain. Ask if there is anyway they can do the US with you on your left side - its the best position for a heavily pregnant woman anyway.

[sezza]

Had another ultrasound this morning, luckily it was relatively quick, because once again my back started hurting. The technician doing the ultrasound wasnt the most gentle, she kept pushing and prodding to get my stubborn little girl to move into a better position, but at least she was quick. She did suggest if it got to painful she would stop let me go for a quick walk and start again. I will try to see if they can tilt the bed slightly to raise my head a bit next time.