No Scan?

I think it depends on the MW. The 1st MW I went under here in Tauranga didnt want me to have a dates scan even though I requested it she still wouldnt give me the form so I changed MW's (Im not saying you should change MW's thats just me) & my MW now is sooooo cool I had my first scan at about 7 weeks then I had another at 9 coz I bleed abit & another one at 12wks NT scan ( I think everyone is entitled to a NT scan regardless of high risk or not, Well they do it here for anyone) & I just had one yesterday 20wk scan & I've got another one in 4 weeks & then I know I'll probably have one around 32-36 weeks.... Go to your GP and they will get one arranged for you if you really want to have one..... I personally feel it is important to have a scan way before the 20 week mark because from conception to 20 weeks is a very important time for babies development....Best of luck hun...

Bollocks to the radiation theory!!!!!  As lady_aset said..its sound waves.  It bothers me that some MWs dont seem to know basic science.  I had one tell me that I couldnt eat parsley because cats pee on it and therefore it is high risk for listeria (WTF???).....I googled and it is coz parsley tea used to be used to cause abortion...sorry off topic.

 

 

hi there

The NT screening test is for EVERY pregnant woman regardless of age. It picks up the babies who may be high risk.

If you are under34 years of age you are considered lower risk but no one knows the high and low risk pregnancies until they do the screening test.

Everyone is entitled - I would ask to be referred for your 12/40 week scan.

Good luck

I would definitely be asking for one! Jess is right, I had a scan at 11-12 weeks for NT and my results went down to 1:55 - and I was only 26 (so considered low risk)! I had to have a CVS but the piece of mind was wonderful.

They are there for all women - I would be asking for one.