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  | Maya   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 3:06pm | 
 
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   I'll be just on 6 weeks. May be too early to see the heartbeat, but they should definitely be able to see the yolk sack and fetal pole. If we don't get a heartbeat then will have a follow up scan at 7 weeks. This isn't normal, my GP is just indulging me because I am so freaked out by the possibility of m/c again.
 My first scan with Maya was at 8w6d and she looked like a flashing jellybean (the flashing was the heartbeat). So cute!
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       Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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   Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
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  | shelleybean   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   Wonder when i should have my first one????
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  | Roksana   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 3:12pm | 
 
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   Emma where do you get yours done? I did mine at Dr Allan's and they do all pregnancy scans for free. May be they have one at your area. I know there is one in Manukau and Manurewa....
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  | Maya   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 3:15pm | 
 
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   I'm having it done at Ak Radiology here in New Lynn. I don't mind paying the $25 tho as it is covered under maternity benefits in my health insurance.
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       Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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    The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
   Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
   Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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  | Paws   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 3:35pm | 
 
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   Our first scan was about $30.00 and this next one at 13weeks is $95.00 because we are going to Insight and getting the DVD etc etc....
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  | Roksana   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 3:51pm | 
 
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   oh man that seems pricey......I got 2 videos and 2 DVD...(I had loads of scans) and each time free!!!....I guess I was lucky. 
 I will do the same again for my next baby....I will be high risk again (I think) since I have high BP.
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  | aimeejoy   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 9:21pm | 
 
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   I only had an anatomy scan at about 20 weeks and I think it cost around $25
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     Aimee
 Hannah 22/10/05
 Greer 11/02/08
 
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  | jax   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 01 March 2006 at 9:40pm | 
 
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   The only cost associated with our anatomy scan was $10 for it to all be recorded on a DVD. Same again for the next one I've been referred for apparently, but I don't think I'll get the DVD this time. 
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     Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
   Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~
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  | nuttymama   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 March 2006 at 6:51am | 
 
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   They can sometimes get the heartbeat at 6 weeks.  I had mine done at six weeks and instead of doing your stomach they put a long scanner somewhere else!   Slightly embarassing but worth it if you are worried.
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     Abigail  06/01/2005
Jayden   21/11/2001
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  | pepsi   Senior Member
 
   
 
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   I had my first scan (nuchal) at 13 weeks or so at Horizon scanning in West Auckland and it was free, and I have my next scan in a few weeks time (4D) in Mt Roskill and this is also free. I was told I would only be paying if I chose to go to a different place for the scan.
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  | Maya   Senior Member
 
   
   
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 March 2006 at 12:40pm | 
 
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   Vick, I had the transvaginal u/s with the baby we lost as they couldn't get a pic externally. I talked to teh lady at the scan place and she said they will definitely try that if they can't get a good external pic.
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       Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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    The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
   Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
   Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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  | suzannenz   Newbie
 
   
 
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 02 March 2006 at 1:27pm | 
 
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   You need to phone to shop around for scans, for example Insite by the North Shore hospital charge $190 for the 4d scan, Auckland X-Ray group charge nothing (oh you do have to take your own blank DVD or pay $10 for one there).  Both have the same qualifications.
The government fund the scans required by your MW with a referal, some places want extra money on top of that and some don't.
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  | luna   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   I'm in Hamilton and had a referral form from the midwife for both 12wk and 20wk scan.  I went to Hamilton Radiology and the 1st scan was free, with the 20wk one costing $30 + $10 for the DVD (note:  they don't let you take your own DVD).
 Now being diagnosed with gestational diabetes and told that I will need more scans, but they will be at the hospital, and I assume will be free b'cos of the extra care I need.
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  | daikini   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 03 March 2006 at 4:08pm | 
 
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   I had an extra scan (for excessive bleeding) done at Waikato Hospital, and it was free.  I assume yours will be too, as they are for your health, not for pleasure, if that makes sense.
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     Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys
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  | EthansMummy   Senior Member
 
   
   
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   Hey Selina,
 For your 20 wk scan - do you know what the midwife said?  I rung HamRad and they said that without the referral it is $190.  Or will the midwife know what to put?
 I can't afford to pay $190    but i really want to know the sex!!!
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  | fairsk8   Senior Member
 
   
 
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 Location: Te Aroha
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 |  Post Options  Thanks(0)  Quote  Reply  Posted: 03 March 2006 at 4:44pm | 
 
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   Linelle your midwife should give you a referral for your 20wk scan, if you're worried I would just ask her. My midwife referred us to Medex here in Hamilton, but I think it depends on who they are and where they work as to where they refer you. We paid a small fee of $25 and took our own video tape.
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