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2 Apr 2024

Event - 1st Ultrasound

Medical follow-up
1st ultrasound
The first ultrasound, usually performed between weeks 6-12, visualizes your baby's heartbeat and early development.
Be prepared for your first Ultrasound
Top Asked Questions
When is the first ultrasound typically performed?

The first ultrasound is usually done between 6 to 9 weeks of pregnancy to confirm the pregnancy, estimate the due date, and check for multiple pregnancies.

What can I expect during the ultrasound?

You may have a transabdominal ultrasound (over the belly) or a transvaginal ultrasound (inside the vagina) for better clarity. The process is painless, and you'll be able to see images of your baby on a monitor.

Do I need to prepare for my ultrasound?

For a transabdominal ultrasound, you might be asked to drink water beforehand to fill your bladder, which helps improve the visibility of the ultrasound images. No special preparation is usually needed for a transvaginal ultrasound.

Can the ultrasound determine the sex of my baby?

It's usually too early to determine the baby's sex at the first ultrasound. Gender can typically be identified during the anatomy scan around 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy.

Is the first ultrasound safe for my baby?

Ultrasounds are considered safe for both mother and baby. They use sound waves to create images and do not involve radiation.

Juliette
Midwife for 8+ years
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Debbie
19 Jan 2024

Just Gotta Call 1st Ultrasound Is Monday🤭 I’m So Excited I Can’t Wait To See My Little Bean😩☺️♥️

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Debbie
Yaaay☺️
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Nini
Omg same day as meeeee
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Lasonya
17 Oct 2023

1st Ultrasound this afternoon I’m very nervous , and excited. Any moms experience this ? I’m also going alone … Any tips

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Jamie
Your going to be fine!!! Just relax think of how over joyed your going to feel after seeming your blessing!
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Lasonya
Thank you i truly needed that . I’m here in the waiting room now . 🥹🤞🏾
27 Mar 2024

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Shauna
21 Jul 2023

7w2d 1st ultrasound is today!!! All the feels right now!!!! #7weeks #1sttimemom #ultrasound

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Veronica
Congratulations mom , I can’t wait for my turn . I have 4 weeks to go lol .
27 Mar 2024

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Shauna
fertility help gets me the early ultrasound! Today, after two years, I get released from my fertility doctor, it's crazy, but I'm a little sad, because they've been my champions through this process, but I am so excited!!! 🎉 Yours will be here before you know it!!❤️
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Khiara
22 Jun 2023

im 6 wks & 1day …1st ultrasound is tomorrow me & hubby are so excited!! Praying our lil meatball is healthy 🥰

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Jasmine
We are a day apart and my 1st ultrasound is tomorrow too 🥰
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Jassi
Im the same! 6 weeks and 1 day...Aww lil meatball too cute mines lil peanut 🥜 ❤️😍 #feb2024 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰
27 Mar 2024

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Brianna
24 May 2023

1st ultrasound yesterday and wow 🤩 7 weeks today and due estimated January 10🥰 so excited and nervous for my 1st baby 🎉

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Yana Mae
congratulations 🎉 ❤️👶🏾
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Brianna
Thank you mamas✨ cheers to healthy and prosperous pregnancies ❤️
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Deondra Jackson
13 May 2023

1st ultrasound is June 26th which she said would me me 10weeks according to my obgyn I'm 5weeks

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Ashley
19 Jan 2023

1st ultrasound today. I was suppose to be 8WP today, but ultrasound says 6W4D 🥹🫶🏼

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Domina
Congratulations 🎉
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Ashley
Thank you so much❤️ our rainbow baby 🌈
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Cheyenne
18 Nov 2022

I’m exactly 5w today my first ultrasound will be on dec 1st and I’m so excited but also super nervous!

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Heather
Congratulations!
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Keisha
Congratulations I’m 5 weeks yesterday I have my first ultrasound on December 1st also
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🎁 Kim 🎄
8 Jun 2022

1st ultrasound was today 🎉 Everything looks good. 😍 Baby measuring at 11w3d due date 25 December 🎄 🎁

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Alexandria
What a beautiful Christmas you will forever have and the baby lol congrats beautiful to you and yours
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🎁 Kim 🎄
thank you so much 💖
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Ky
16 Dec 2021

Kant wait for my 1st ultrasound on the 22nd 😩 , dadies more excited then mommy 💕😣

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GG
Post baby bump pictures would love to see ❣️
27 Mar 2024

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Ky
I been throwing up none stop this morning but I will 🥺 even tho my bump small I will for you 💗
27 Mar 2024

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