How many scans at Tsan Yuk/QMH?

[Macau Mum2b]

Hi,

I'm 32 weeks and in France we normally have the last scan of 3 around this date. I asked the Dr. at my last apt at Tsan Yuk and he said they only do one throughout the whole pregnancy, the detailed/morphology scan. Can anyone confirm this for me? Should I get it done privately?

Thanks !!!

 

[carang]

often they do one at 12 weeks (part of the nuchal thickness-?- test for down syndrome) and then the detailed scan at 20 weeks... that's it. UNLESS you have complications.

you can always get a scan done privately or you can call the centre at tsan yuk and schedule a 3D ultrasound, but it will cost similar to what it would if you had it done privately.

 

[NewBabyLA]

When to get the 3D scans

When should you go and get the proper 3D scans and tests for down etc.. every month? at certain # of weeks.

I'm only 7 weeks so eager to know when I should be asking for these scans.

 

[carang]

your doctor should be able to sort all of this out for you.

as i said, the firs scan is generally at 12 weeks, the second is at 20.

private doctors tend to give scans every month as a way to make money.

 

[penelope]

Hi , I m going public as well but I have been doing all my scans with Dr Lam for my 2 pregnancies here in HK. He s really good , has the best equipment. Just get the nurse to give you a report of the scan afterwards and bring it to Tsan Yuk to be added to your file. They ll have no problem with it as a lot of people do it. You can then book your scans as you wish after the "mandatory" 12 weeks and 20 weeks. For my first I did a 3rd one at 32 weeks. i m doing one very month for this pregnancy but I m expecting twins so I need to be monitored a bit more.
As well here in Hk they ll give you the sex of the baby at the 12 weeks scan.They wait for the 20 weeks scan in France to tell you

 

[Sazzy]

There is only one scan with Tsan Yuk. Im having additional scans with my obs - Dr Patrick Chan

 

[nbw]

Public Hospital Questions

Just found out I am pregnant . . . trying to figure out the public system. So if you doing everything through Tsan Yuk, you only get one ultrasound throughout your whole pregnancy (assuming everything is okay)? When I was looking at their pamphlets, it seems like there were no scans at all?

Can anyone give some insight into what the first appointment is like? I read that there are only morning and afternoon appointments. Is the wait terrible?

Thanks!

 

[penelope]

the first appointment is about giving them info/history and test results if you have some already. I don t think I saw a doctor on the first appt.
then the rest of the times it usually takes 45mn. when you arrive you re given a number then you queue for the blood pressure and urine test( that s pretty quick 5 mn)
then you have to wait to see the doctor usually 30mn, see the doc 5/10 mn max. Wait to be given your next appt 5mn.

 

[nicolejoy]

One tip with Tsan Yuk, try to arrive for your appointment 5-10 min early, it can make a half hour difference in when you'll be able to leave. Yes it takes longer than private doctors, but it's not THAT bad. And some private doctors also take up to an hour waiting time as well so it's comparable.

Yes only one scan (20 weeks) - unless you're over 35 and do the downs screening (which is not included unless you're over 35) but a lot of people go to private doctors to get a couple more scans if they want. And you can pay for the downs screening if you're under 35 too I think...

 

[carang]

sorry, my info is outdated then... a lot can change in 4 yrs!