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2020-06-13 12:53:11
At how many weeks is first scan usually done in pregnancy? I have been asked to do a scan at 6-7 weeks by my doctor. Is it too early? What can be the reason?
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No not to early 7-8 week scan for confirmation of pregnancy, dating and fetal heart beat is good enough Connect for more details and information Go to my website www.familygynaec.com For articles on pregnancy advice

Answered2020-06-14 11:25:59

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Yes you should do a dating scan at 6-7 weeks .please do it

Answered2020-06-14 06:05:19

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Hi there, Yes it is the right time to do the first scan. Go for it.

Answered2020-06-14 02:52:16

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Yes this is best time to do first scan

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Yes please go ahead , this is the dating scan , also comfirm location of pregnancy and cardiac activity

Answered2020-06-14 06:05:07

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Hello U should get a scan done around 6/7 weeks and it's not too early This helps to confirm diagnosis See the fetal cardiac activity Location of gestation sac Yr whole preg baby growth will be determined as per this USG report. Yr expected date of delivery will be determined by this scan Any many other things So go ahead for the scan Stay calm N enjoy the pregnancy

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