ultrasounds...

[MamaMacMurtry]

I'm 34 weeks today and have an appointment a week from Wednesday. My doctor wants to do one more routine ultrasound, but I have family members and friends pressuring me to opt out of it because "ultrasounds aren't safe for the baby." I have done some research, and most studies say that there has been no evidence of harm caused by ultrasounds because its done with radio waves, which are generally harmless. I have had a very low risk, easy pregnancy with no complications two I know there really is no NEED for anbultrasound this late in the game, but even though I know its selfish, I want that last glimpse of my boy before I get to meet him in a few weeks. At the same time, I don't want to do anything that might harm my child & I've already had 3 ultrasounds. What are your thoughts?

[MamaMacMurtry]

That's what I thought! But they were so adament that I kept thinking "woah, did I miss something??" Lol

[Lindsay3]

It is normal depending on where you live to get ultrasounds in the last few weeks. This is my third pregnancy and I went for one at almost 35 weeks. they like to check the fluid levels as well as babys size and position!! Good luck with everything.

[kboss7]

I agree with the others,  it's fine. There are some women with high risk pregnancies who have ultrasounds every couple weeks through out their entire pregnancy and everything is fine.  

[MamaMacMurtry]

That's my thinking too-and I may just fib a little & tell them I didn't have it. Ultimately its our baby & our decision & its not like I'm uninformed. I research everything like crazy so there are as few surprises nor mixups as possible!!

[WaitingForOct]

I personally think it's fine, but you will always have people on the other side. My Dr has been practicing for 30+ years and does an ultrasound every 4 weeks if the insurance is good (some have cost restrictions). The research doesn't show any negative effects and I feel like the information you gather from them is priceless. You and your Dr can be sure things are ok and to me, that's what I want.