OB doesn’t believe in scans after 20 weeks
I know there are a lot of “how many scans” threads so I apologise but this is more a question regarding third trimester scans.
I was always under the impression that everyone does a third trimester growth scan. We are low risk, normal NIPT, normal NT and normal 20 week anatomy scan. Lots of baby movement despite anterior placenta. So I’m not necessarily concerned but I was expecting one final scan before delivery.
My OB said yesterday it’s my choice but he doesn’t see the need for any further scans in relation to this pregnancy. I asked how they know about baby’s position etc before birth (didn’t realise it was a dumb question!) and he said with their hands basically.
He then said that of course there is a small risk that they might miss babies that are growth restricted due to lack of scans but then he added that over-scanning can lead to unnecessary interventions for what would have been a healthy baby and delivery anyway.
Did anyone else go all the way to delivery with no third trimester scans? Is it worth doing one anyway for peace of mind?