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JennB
My princess <3
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Jenn
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is it really absolutely necessary...
to have a growth sono?
Im using every single sick day I have plus borrowing my sick days for the next 2 yrs for maternity leave....well my dr only does growth sonos during the day! i really do not want to take a day (or even half a day) if i dont have to
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sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!
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Tricia
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
The only reason I got one was because of Pre-e. My midwife doesn't deem them necessary. They are highly innacurrate.
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| Posted 10/14/09 7:36 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
Posted by sfp0701
The only reason I got one was because of Pre-e. My midwife doesn't deem them necessary. They are highly innacurrate.
i agree!! definitely not necessary. if your OB deems one necessary (such as your belly is measuring exceptionally big) then i would consider it but not otherwise.
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| Posted 10/14/09 8:18 AM |
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Grill
LIF Adult
Member since 4/09 994 total posts
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J
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
I'm not having one. It's an elective sono that has become the standard in most practices, but it's not necessary. Most skilled providers can better guage the size/weight of the baby on palpation.
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| Posted 10/14/09 8:19 AM |
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KangaMom
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
No they are not... Our Midwife doesn't do them unless deemed necessary and I couldn't agree more about inaccuracy from our experience last Pregnancy...
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:46 AM |
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
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Kristin
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
I will be having growth sonos done by a peri, but only because I have a 2 vessel umbilical cord and they need to watch the baby's growth more carefully.
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:48 AM |
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sj-girl
Happy Family of 4
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
my dr doesnt do them unless he sees a reason to have one.
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:51 AM |
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lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
Totally not necessary. I had one because of my GD, but like previous posters said they're highly inaccurate - so really what's the point?
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:54 AM |
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
Posted by SJ-GIRL
my dr doesnt do them unless he sees a reason to have one.
ditto!
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| Posted 10/14/09 9:55 AM |
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JennB
My princess <3
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Jenn
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
the dr didnt mention any problems and said my belly is measuring where its supposed to...i think im going to call and cancel it then. Thanks for the help!
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| Posted 10/14/09 5:24 PM |
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Jan1975
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Sarah
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
when do you have and what exactly is a growth sono?
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| Posted 10/14/09 5:34 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
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me
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
In my opinion, yes, they are necessary because otherwise, I never would have known my DD was breech and that I needed a c-section.
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| Posted 10/14/09 6:44 PM |
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Grill
LIF Adult
Member since 4/09 994 total posts
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J
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
I never would have known my DD was breech and that I needed a c-section.
I think that the doctor would have been able to feel that. They can tell immediately where all the body parts are just by pressing properly. My cousin tickled an elbow last week....no sono required. I suppose it is good to confirm what the doctor thinks he/she feels though.
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| Posted 10/14/09 6:47 PM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
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Gabi
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
I never got one. 
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| Posted 10/14/09 6:50 PM |
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itsbabytime
LIF Adult
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Me
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
My OB doesn't do them - he doesn't do any sonos after 20 wks unless there is a reason to...
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| Posted 10/14/09 7:03 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
They are only necessary if you are measuring big or small (I was measuring small) or if you have a medical condition.
The OB can feel if DC is breech
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| Posted 10/14/09 7:06 PM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
I am having one but my doctors office gives them to ALL pregnant patients..a lot of my friends didnt get one...I dont think it is absolutely necessary...but they do check you aminotic fluid levels which i think is important and its another chance to see my lil
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| Posted 10/14/09 7:23 PM |
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HidingStinks
LIF Infant
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
Posted by Grill
I never would have known my DD was breech and that I needed a c-section.
I think that the doctor would have been able to feel that. They can tell immediately where all the body parts are just by pressing properly. My cousin tickled an elbow last week....no sono required. I suppose it is good to confirm what the doctor thinks he/she feels though.
Ok, not for nothing, but I don't think I'd take a doctor feeling my belly over a sono. I agree, I think growth sonos are important.
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| Posted 10/14/09 7:36 PM |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
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browneyes
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Re: is it really absolutely necessary...
i don't think anyone can tell you if it is or isn't necessary other than your doctor. ask him/her why they want you to have one and go from there.
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