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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 17:45

I am still feeling very run down from the nausea.. can't wait for this period to be over. I will stick with Dr Maha for a while and see how it goes. Good Luck with everything! ps yep got to hear the heartbeat and saw him/her on the screen as well :)

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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 21:50

Ii sure do remember you Maariyah :) we're gonna be Nov moms! How are you coping? Did you manage to hear ur bubs heartbeat on your last visit? Due to Dr. Mahalakhsmi's busy scehdules when I wanted to see her pertaining my polyp and discharge concerns hence had to try a new doc at welcare knowledge village... So far so good in terms of consultation and advices. Looks like I won't be doc hunting anymore :)

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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 20:42

Helloo, Mrs Ellie we are with the same Doc I think? Ibn Battuta? I got the recommendation off you, I am also 8 weeks and 6 days, just a few days ahead of you! Wow :)

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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 18:21

Hey Maariyah, i've had 2 scans/ us too. I'm 8 weeks 1 day today. My doc today told me to come back in 4 weeks, and i'm already stressing out IF I could wait THAT long not knowing if our beanie is all safe and sound :/ She did advice that a total of 4 scans (from now til month 9) is needed UNLESS the baby has issues.

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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 14:06

I am only 12 weeks and have had 3 U/Ss already! I am beginning to get worried as I have my next doctor's appointment in 2 weeks as I am travelling to India. Just wondering, is an U/S required b4 travelling? I wud be only 14 weeks then <em>edited by nams_new on 26/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 08:04

I had my first child here, had a visit once a month, and then from the 8th month every 2 wks, and then once a week. Each time i had an u/s. But for about 1 min, no longer, jsut to make sure baby, placenta liquid are fine. My son is healthy, strong, no food intolerances at all....i don´t know if it affects them, but in our case my son was perfectly normal....

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 23:50

Too many and unnecessary ultra sounds here, I think the reason is money. After I understand that, I refused the ultra sounds. <em>edited by KB75 on 24/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:31

In the UK, where you only have 2 ultrasounds during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy (12 weeks and 20 weeks), they use a doppler to check the baby's heartbeat at every appointment. I found that they were actually using the ultrasound just to check the heartbeat during my antenatal check-ups here, which at 180AED a pop is a very expensive overkill! OK, it's nice to see bubs jumping around (or not, cos they're often not doing much), but yes, I also think that "just in case", it's best to intervene as little as possible in every way. I'd also add that I don't remember my OB/Gyn here every doing a proper palpation to determine fundal height (or is it length), which makes me think that in fact, they are no longer experienced in anything but a heavy reliance on ultrasound. <em>edited by Hello.Again.Kitty on 24/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 20:06

I don't have to see her until week 12 now so I think I should have one then, afterwhich I shall most definitely be refusing if there is no point.

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 16:53

Same as starsouthern, i had three total. Once 'staging' at the beginning of the pregnancy, one at 13 week as part of the triple test, and 20 week. I think it definitely depends on the doctor/clinic what they offer, but definitely let them know if you dont want or need all the extra ones. <em>edited by Kelly_C on 24/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 14:39

I had one at 8 weeks then 12 weeks then 20 weeks and haven't had any again. Doc said will only have another one if movements become less frequent or I'm worried about baby.

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 14:35

thanks ladies, i will definitely refuse at my next appointment. Also a very good article Designbabe. I am wandering if all Gynae's in Dubai just routinely carry out the ultrasounds if not then maybe I should change mine..

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 11:56

kind of scary, I already had 2, one at 8 weeks and another at 12 weeks, next week I will have one at 16 weeks. I actually thought it was nice to have frequent ultrasounds as I can tell the baby is fine, otherwise how do you know?. Some women miscarriage and there are not symptoms, they only catch it during an ultrasound.

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 11:48

I also think they scan too often in the UAE ( I see it more as a money making scheme though) For my #1 & # 2 I had scans at week 12 & 20 ( this was in Oz). For # 3 I was in the UAE for first 16 weeks of pregnancy & had 7 ultrasounds. For # 4 ( again back in Oz) I had just the 2 scans. If I have another baby,I will only be requesting the 20 week scan( for the detailed pics...lol)

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 11:41

I definately believe they do it too often- with my second I had like an ultrasound each visit.... :\: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ultrasound-may-harm-foetuses-1509275.html http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasoundwagner.asp?q=ultrasound while there are no peer reviewd studies yet showing that there is eveidence of harm, its best to avoid unecessary U/S and just stick to the major 3 they require in each trimester. I now feel guilty that i didnt say no to the frequent unecessary U/S with DS2 as he has a number of food sensitivites and eczema that DS1 never had ( not implying thers is a definate connection but it is something i will never know for sure - DS1 had only 3 scans total - DS2 about 8) Also DS1 has walked, crawled and talked faster than DS2....... My advice- definately do only the necessary ones and find a doctor who is agreeble to minimal U/S <em>edited by designbabe on 24/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 11:13

Hi Ladies, I am now 8 weeks gone and have had two ultrasounds already.. is this normal practice in Dubai? I think it's a bit excessive and a little worrying as I have read about the debates on performing too many ultrasounds, but was feeling a little anxious about questioning my Gynae, as I don't want to come across as a 'know it all'

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