Tips for 12 week nuchal scan

[Falling2Grace]

I have the nuchal translucency u/s and blood work next week (ill be 12+5). I'm looking forward to seeing the baby of course but is there anything I should ask while I am there? I also get to see a genetics counselor before the testing. Also is it common to get a photo at this u/s? I've never had the 12 week one before so I'm unsure of what to expect. ...I'm secretly hoping for a nub shot! Is that called a profile shot? What is the name of they view I need for that? And do some techs tell u what they think the gender is (I understand this may not be accurate but I'm just curious. I'm a bit nervous so I'm just looking at the pros and potential positives about getting this)

[Rainbow baby]

I have had the scan with every pg! I always have got a picture except when the machine was broken once! You are after a profile shot with a visable nub/ gentital tube! Baby is supposed to be laying as flat and untwisted as it can! Plus it wont work if the bub is wrong side up apparently! The techs I have seen never comented on gender and would not guess for me at this stage. I know others have had the techs guess but personally they all refused to help except one took the shot I was after with no comment just a smile! Everyone guessed girl! He was born 2 years ago

[Wanting-a-girl]

I've had a 12 week u/s with all but one and that's cause I didn't know I was preg with my first for over 4 months.... Stupid me! My excuse I was 16.... Anyway I go for mine on the 25th I'm just gonna ask for a shot with the genital tube cause that def has to to be a term they know so they shouldn't look at me like I'm crazy lol

Good luck what day is yours?

[Falling2Grace]

Im going on the 21st.

Have you guys ever saw the nub during the ultrasound? Just wondering if i should look, just in case i dont get a good photo.

[Wanting-a-girl]

i didnt know about nubs till right after my 12 week sono with ds3... all i know is my eyes will be peeled for a long forky straight nub... cant wait to see your pic!!

[The Anchor]

Oh yes, definitely have a look. They take all sorts of freeze frame shots for measurements, perfect for getting a peek at the nub.

[Falling2Grace]

excellent! Im kind of looking forward to this now

I never had the 12 week with either of the boys, so im excited to see the baby at this stage too. The only ones i had were the super super early dating scans and then the "20 week" scan. So this will be neat!

[Falling2Grace]

Can they tell me the placental location? Not in refrence to Ramzi theory or anything like that, but i had anterior placentas with both of my babys and the first was face up bc of it.

[Wanting-a-girl]

Ramzi theory is only accurate before eight weeks I think and even then you can't tell by a picture cause you have no idea how the pic was taken.... I'm in Canada and they don't let you see the u/s screen until they Are done doing what they have measure and stuff

[The Anchor]

yes, they can usually tell you placental location...and if you point out your concern they will usually give it their best shot to determine the placement.