If it's really getting to you talk to the midwife/Dr. It only lasted around 20 minutes whereas I thought it was usually closer to 40. The 20-week screening scan The NHS FASP recommends the offer of an ultrasound scan which is performed between 18 +0 to 20 +6 weeks to screen for 11 physical conditions (see section 4.4 of. I have my 20 week scan coming up and am starting to get really anxious. My husband works away on a ship and couldn't get back till Monday so my mam came with . anyway everyone was very cautious of the outcome at every appointment and scan due to that so I was always waiting for the bad news to come at . Our actual 20 week scan was about 25 or so minutes. . It's really rare to get super bad news. He also waved a little hand and rolled into the perfect position when the consultant asked him nicely to roll onto his back. 20 week scan anxiety | Mumsnet I felt extremely anxious in the run up to my 20 week scan, I think it's because it's such a long time between that and the 12 week scan and it feels like nothing is really happening so your brain starts to think the worst. I also had mine a month ago and I was so anxious beforehand! 05/06/2020 15:42, @biscuit13 thanks, it was so cool I kept getting tiny flutters but I tried not to think into it and then earlier I felt a big flutter and pushed gently where I felt it and got a big kick back at me . Had my 12 week scan and a private scan at 17 weeks with all being fine. 20 week scans are a bit scary. I couldnt eat and sleep properly for days before. I'm not sure on the low placenta but hopefully will be not much of an issue ! Scared for 20 week scan :( | Mumsnet Cyclebump - good luck to you too! Correct. Most people's scans are perfectly fine at 20 weeks and if anything is picked up, it's usually soft markers which in and of themselves are not serious. 12 week and 20 week scan pictures - Boy or girl? Mine was today and went well too but couldn't get a good photo cause baby was lying in an awkward position so couldn't see face boo! I think I felt more nervous about the 20 week scan than 12 weeks. I mentioned this to the sonographer and she was so lovely and kept reassuring that things looked fine as she did each check. The wait to the 20 week scan-anyone else? | Mumsnet And yes, they aren't a chance to see your baby waving or find out the sex, it's for medical professionals to find out if everything is as it should be. OP your not alone in how youre feeling. The 18-20 week antenatal scan and further tests. I would advise telling them you are anxious and they can reassure you. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. My beautiful little boy is showing a number of abnormalities which lead to me having an aminocentesis which I know have to wait for results to come back on. I've had 3 early miscarriages in the past, and it took us almost 2 years to get pregnant again. We refused tests for chromosome issues as it wouldn't have made any difference. I was terrified of mmc in the first trimester so now I'm trying to convince myself that if anything bad happened to him I would have symptoms to show something wasn't right at this stage. My 20 week scan is approaching in two weeks time and I find that it's all I can think about and it's really freaking me out! I have my 20 week scan next Thursday , and I am so nervous ! 'Scans are accurate, but the views of your uterus and ovaries can sometimes be limited by the position of your uterus, bowel gas, your weight or pelvic lesions such as uterine fibroids or ovarian. 20 week scan anxiety-just me? | Mumsnet This is the furthest I've ever been in a pregnancy, I've had quite a few scans as I've been so anxious since the start. But didnt have any movements so was shitting it at my 20 week scan last week, especially panicking about being told there was no heart beat by myself as DH waited in the car. 20 week scan anxiety - what's the likelihood that something - Mumsnet Scanxiety is pretty normal, who wouldn't be worried about something that feels so monumental and where bad news would be absolutely devastating x Not feeling a first baby till after 20 weeks is super normal. terrified about 20 week scan | Mumsnet The spine and brain queries rectified within a week and we just had the hole in the heart to worry about. I had my 12 week scan back in Sept and my nerves and anxiety were awful. 20 week scan anxiety | Mumsnet Abnormalities detected at 20 week scan?! - BabyCenter Australia I still havent got any movements now and Ill be 21 weeks tomorrow but I could clearly see baby girl wriggling lots so its only a matter of time. Aw this is good news both of you. Bad news at 20 week scan Please help - Netmums Hope you feel better about it! During the scan, the baby did a MASSIVE yawn. 31/07/2020 13:35. 20 week scan | Mumsnet Had lots of scans etc at the start of the pregnancy due to having the coil.. they couldn't find it. Went through various body parts and parts of baby, talked us through it the whole time. The PFC is the newest of brain areas in terms of evolution. I am desperately seeking any other mums who have gone through what I have this morning when I went for my 20 week morph scan. The anxiety has hit me like a truck throughout this pregnancy, yet I feel like I had got to a place where I had managed it to a level where I could feel happy and excited etc. Hey all - Had my 20 week scan yesterday, all went well which was a huge relief! However I've worried since about a few things. Very nervous for 20 week scan | Mumsnet Anomaly scan 20 weeks - BabyCentre UK Scan anxiety | Mumsnet its my 20 week scan next week and i'm so scared. The midwife at the 28 week appointment went through the checklist and noticed I had no results and told me to book one in but from what I've read it should be done before 28 weeks not at 30+ weeks. 01/03/2020 19:30. 11/04/2022 07:51. I told the sonographer my leg was numb and asked if it could be because the baby was . The 20 week scan did fill me with anxiety and stress too but try and keep yourself busy as already suggested otherwise you'll work yourself up. 20 week scan anxiety | Mumsnet Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the . To add to this anxiety I haven't had baby measured since my 20 week scan. 20 week scan anxiety : Hello I - Pregnancy and Par It's normal to feel a bit anxious. I had a perfect scan at 12 weeks, 14 weeks (after fainting) and a gender scan at just over 16 weeks and baby girl has been absolutely fine every time yet I'm still worried I'll get to the scan and there won't be a heart beat or something ! Save. 02/03/2020 18:32, @thethirdbar my midwife appointment is after our 16 week scan so Im hoping we can hear the HB at the scan and then if the midwife doesnt listen at least I have reassurance from the scan three days before . However I now have my 20 week scan on Wednesday and the anxiety that I had for the 12 week scan has come . 03/06/2020 15:08 I've got my 20 week scan in 2 weeks and feel really nervous.. 12/10/2021 16:24 Next week we have our 20 week scan and I'm suddenly terrifiedis that normal? No heartbeat at 20 week scan - Netmums Early Pregnancy Scans: 9 of Your FAQs, Answered - Women's Health Thank you - Im going to try and hold onto that thought! Predictions welcome! Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Seeing your baby on a screen can be really exciting. Once you start feeling those movements - you'll find the baby has a little rave every night as you settle yourself in bed. However, having said that, please remember that the majority of 20week scans are absolutely fine (hence so many people calling them 'gender' scans) I told the sonographer my leg was numb and asked if it could be because the baby was laying on a nerve and she said she didn't know. I hope the next few weeks pass quickly for you! Thats not within their remit. . 20 week scan anxiety | Mumsnet 10/01/2022 13:38, It's my first pregnancy and currently 35 weeks. I didn't have an anterior placenta and felt one of my twins at 18+3 and the other from 19+2. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). This came as a complet shock to me as my 12 week scan was normal I heart the heartbeat - described as good and strong by the midwife at my 16 week check and I have had no bleeding or cramps. I know they go through looking at all the organs and limbs and I'm terrified t.