First Ultrasound After Miscarriage

Going to your first ultrasound after a miscarriage can be a nerve-wracking experience. Whether it’s weeks or months later, walking back into the scan room can bring a lot of emotions, from fear and grief to hope and guarded excitement. If you’re reading this because you’re approaching your first ultrasound after miscarriage, know that you’re not alone and that there are communities and compassionate professionals who understand what this moment means.

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What’s the Latest You Can Have a 4D Scan?

A 4D scan is a moving, real-time, live-action video of a baby in the womb that allows parents to see their unborn baby’s movements and facial expressions. At First Encounters, we offer our 4D scans to those between weeks 24 and 32 of their pregnancy, however best results are usually obtained earlier, between 26 and 29 weeks.

To find out why this is the ideal window for getting a 4D scan and to learn about factors that can affect your image quality, continue reading this blog!

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family ultrasound

Your ultrasound scan is much more than just a check-up: it’s an experience that you get to share with your baby before they are born. Your very first scan is a particularly memorable and emotional experience because you’re seeing your child for the very first time. That’s the sort of moment you want to share with your nearest and dearest!

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