Hi! I so far have only had vaginal ultrasounds because I’m early (7 weeks) at my fertility specialist. I was reading abdominal ultrasounds are often impacted by being overweight. I’m 5’4”, 265lbs, and I guess just hoping someone could reassure me I’d still be able to see baby via abdominal ultrasound? Were you able to get clear pictures?
Ultrasound clarity?
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seekingthelord34
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@allieso https://preview.redd.it/5jvh41ck6f2...bp&s=19c95036352be459b055092bb5fd23d6f15aba6c
This was my 9 week abdominal ultrasound! As you can see, not SUPER clear but definitely visible! Around 7 weeks it was still visible but more of a shadow where you could tell something was there but not super clear
for reference I’m 5’4 around 320 pounds
This was my 9 week abdominal ultrasound! As you can see, not SUPER clear but definitely visible! Around 7 weeks it was still visible but more of a shadow where you could tell something was there but not super clear
for reference I’m 5’4 around 320 poundsseekingthelord34
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You’re a lot smaller than me, so I don’t see why you’d have too much of an issue!
@seekingthelord34 Thank you so much for sharing that, and the photo! I can definitely still see baby 
That makes me feel so much better!
That makes me feel so much better!seekingthelord34
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best of luck to you on your pregnancy journey, friend!@seekingthelord34 Thank you so very much, I’ll definitely keep that in mind! So kind of you!
ocifferpls
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@allieso Same height and am sitting at 240. They did vaginal ultrasounds up until my 12 week, where they did both. The abdominal wasn't as clear and they sort of pushed my stomach up to make the area above my public bone flatter, but they were able to see baby. I'm sure as baby gets bugger it'll be easier
@ocifferpls Thank you! My fertility specialist only does vaginal, and for 4 scans until you graduate to the regular OB. I wonder if they’ll do the same with the combination for my first. Good to know that may happen!
@allieso My only vag ultrasounds were 5 and 7 weeks. Next ultrasound was 11 weeks at a boutique and they did abdominal with no issues. I’m 5’5 and was 300lb at that time. At my anatomy scan, they used the transvag ultrasound to measure my cervix length, but every ultrasound of the baby since my 7 week scan has been abdominal.
@allieso Hi! So my first appointment was at 10 weeks and I was 5’4” 285 when they did the abdominal ultrasound sound and there was no issue seeing the baby I only got a vaginal ultrasound once during the anatomy scan
https://preview.redd.it/carolhlr8f2...bp&s=92ca8a397818f336c483033cb55f7f1d7b78c66d
I only got a vaginal ultrasound once during the anatomy scanhttps://preview.redd.it/carolhlr8f2...bp&s=92ca8a397818f336c483033cb55f7f1d7b78c66d
@allieso I’m 306 lbs as of my weigh-in yesterday, started my pregnancy closer to 280-something. My 8-week ultrasound was transvaginal, but every one after that has been abdominal, and we’ve had zero problems with seeing our baby. It’s been clear and perfect every time. The only time they’ve had to press down to see properly was when they wanted to look at my cervix during the US, but no problems seeing baby at all.
fanofchristnr1
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@allieso I'm 5'2" and about 240. I'm 12 weeks and have only gotten abdominal ultrasounds. My first one was at 6w2d! And second was at 9w4d. At 6w2d we saw both sacs, fetal pole and cardiac activity! And at 9w4d could clearly see a little gummy bear baby and see the heartbeat (attached that ultrasound pic). Honestly I don't know that your weight specifically makes much of a difference. I've heard it's good to have a full bladder before abdominal ultrasounds in early pregnancy though. Also have heard when you're plus size, there may be difficulty in finding babys heartbeat with a doppler, but have never heard of it making a difference with ultrasounds.
https://preview.redd.it/nephowyrhf2...bp&s=3dd0fce660a9e4ecb75c6d6c83facfb632c17b92
https://preview.redd.it/nephowyrhf2...bp&s=3dd0fce660a9e4ecb75c6d6c83facfb632c17b92
@fanofchristnr1 Look at baby! So sweet! Thanks for the tip about the full bladder (something that seems to happen frequently right now lol). I’ve had ultrasounds at 5, 6, and 7 weeks 3 days all vaginal to check the structures and see heartbeat, and then we have one more at 9 weeks exactly that I believe will also be vaginal before we’re passed on to my regular OB. Thanks for sharing!!
requiredname
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@requiredname That makes sense. Thank you!!
dutyandthebeast
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@dutyandthebeast Thanks for sharing! Did they refer you out for a different scan, or just attempt some more for the anatomy scan?