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Is it normal for an appointment to check for baby's heartbeat but to not see baby on the ultrasound? It is my 16th week appointment today and a bit down not being able to see baby's physical progress on screen. But i am very thankful to be able to hear a strong heartbeat, nonetheless ☺️ So i am wondering if it is normal for subsidised patients to experience the above? As i asked a few friends who was under private in KKH and all said that all their appointments had both ultrasound + check for heartbeat. For my 12th week appointment, i was able to see baby on ultrasound but sonographer did not check for heartbeat, maybe understandably so as might be too early to check for heartbeat. Just a little confused now heh. Apologies for the long post!! #advicepls #firstbaby #pregnancy

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I'm under subsidy patience at NUH for first child and KKH for second child. For my second child as of now I received sonogram at 7 weeks as I was at A&E hence they wanted to do ultrasound then subsequently at 9 weeks also for same reason and next upcoming will be at 21 weeks for my normal check up and ultrasound. I'm the same as you at 16 weeks only to hear heartbeat but no ultrasound. As far as I know for subsidy patience will be like that unless under private. Not too sure if you can request and if any extra charges incurred.

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3y ago

Ur most welcome ❤