I think the ultrasound tech was drunk when she did my anatomy scan today

[Anonymous]

Nah that’s weird and unprofessional - call the practice tell them what happened and get assigned a new tech. If I had half of your experience I’d have said something the next day, bc I’m DCUM like that and I give a shit about my health and baby’s.

[Anonymous]

Pregnant women are insane.

[Anonymous]

The scan is most likely fine. She just takes the measurements. A doctor reads the images, will ask for other images if something looks odd, will ask for new images are blurry or missing. If the doctor was doing all the things you named, then yes a new scan could be warranted but not for the tech. Now, talking about her split, taking a call, and generally seeming scattered are issues you can raise with the practice manager and you can say that would like to schedule with a different tech from now on.

As others have said, totally normal to ask a lot of questions about previous pregnancies and to not have access to your records. But her approach sounds off putting. So again, ok to ask for another tech.

[Anonymous]

IDK why the opinion here seems so unanimous that the US tech couldn’t have been drunk. Do none of you know alcoholics?! (And by the way, how many of you know what was going on in your US tech’s life when she did your scan? Fuhgeddaboutit.)

[Anonymous]

Let it go. If the ultrasound isn’t clear the doctor will have you come back in. She could of just been out of it and while she should be professional, everybody has an off day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s a pretty serious accusation. What about your anatomy scan do you think could have been done wrong? Did you not also see it yourself?

Sounds like she was going through a tough time and could use the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure if she were drunk someone else will take care of it.

OP here. How am I supposed to know? I do not have training in reading ultrasounds. She also was surprised I didn't know the gender. I am only 18 weeks and this was my first ultrasound. She said I am surprised because most woman know by now. It doesn't make sense. Also she kept asking me questions to try to figure out why my first baby was premature. She would give me confused looks when I responded. Some babies are premature. I told her when he was born and that my water broke. I don't know what other information I could have given her. There were way too many weird things that happened.


Most women do know the sex because of free cell DNA tests.

[Anonymous]

My sister, a nurse and now sober, had a stint after her divorce where she was drinking in the morning before work and also drinking while on call. She eventually almost lost her job and went to rehab. While I don’t know about reporting in your case, it’s certainly not impossible that your tech had consumed alcohol before or during her shift.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s a pretty serious accusation. What about your anatomy scan do you think could have been done wrong? Did you not also see it yourself?

Sounds like she was going through a tough time and could use the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure if she were drunk someone else will take care of it.

OP here. How am I supposed to know? I do not have training in reading ultrasounds. She also was surprised I didn't know the gender. I am only 18 weeks and this was my first ultrasound. She said I am surprised because most woman know by now. It doesn't make sense. Also she kept asking me questions to try to figure out why my first baby was premature. She would give me confused looks when I responded. Some babies are premature. I told her when he was born and that my water broke. I don't know what other information I could have given her. There were way too many weird things that happened.


Most women do know the sex because of free cell DNA tests.

Op here. My insurance doesn't cover this test so I was under the impression it isn't the norm. The obgyn office is in a very wealthy area though. None of my friends knew the gender until at least 18 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s a pretty serious accusation. What about your anatomy scan do you think could have been done wrong? Did you not also see it yourself?

Sounds like she was going through a tough time and could use the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure if she were drunk someone else will take care of it.

OP here. How am I supposed to know? I do not have training in reading ultrasounds. She also was surprised I didn't know the gender. I am only 18 weeks and this was my first ultrasound. She said I am surprised because most woman know by now. It doesn't make sense. Also she kept asking me questions to try to figure out why my first baby was premature. She would give me confused looks when I responded. Some babies are premature. I told her when he was born and that my water broke. I don't know what other information I could have given her. There were way too many weird things that happened.


Most women do know the sex because of free cell DNA tests.

Op here. My insurance doesn't cover this test so I was under the impression it isn't the norm. The obgyn office is in a very wealthy area though. None of my friends knew the gender until at least 18 weeks.

Those tests are usually given to moms 35 or older.

[Anonymous]

If there’s another tech at that office, ask for her. Otherwise, it sounds bizarre but give her one more chance. If things are weird next time, just talk to your doctor about your concerns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You and your DH sound crazy!!LL

OP here. My husband wasn't there. I thought his reaction was a little dramatic. I really don't want to say anything but I wanted to get advice on here. I am supposed to come for cervix checks every 2 weeks with the same tech. Maybe she's just very nutty and I smelled something else. I just remember getting closer to her and smelling although. Later on I thought about what we talked about and her reactions seemed a bit strange.

The likelihood of it being the same tech is very small...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s a pretty serious accusation. What about your anatomy scan do you think could have been done wrong? Did you not also see it yourself?

Sounds like she was going through a tough time and could use the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure if she were drunk someone else will take care of it.

OP here. How am I supposed to know? I do not have training in reading ultrasounds. She also was surprised I didn't know the gender. I am only 18 weeks and this was my first ultrasound. She said I am surprised because most woman know by now. It doesn't make sense. Also she kept asking me questions to try to figure out why my first baby was premature. She would give me confused looks when I responded. Some babies are premature. I told her when he was born and that my water broke. I don't know what other information I could have given her. There were way too many weird things that happened.


Most women do know the sex because of free cell DNA tests.

Op here. My insurance doesn't cover this test so I was under the impression it isn't the norm. The obgyn office is in a very wealthy area though. None of my friends knew the gender until at least 18 weeks.

Are you sure you had another pregnancy? You sound more like a 1st time mom than most 1st time moms.

"None of my friends knew" seriously? Most people find out pretty early now. You're an odd duck OP

[Anonymous]

What is with all of you siding with the tech?? It doesn’t matter if the tech was drunk or not - OP if you felt something was weird change techs. No need to say anything about the alcohol just say you would prefer a different tech. This is your baby and if you don’t feel something is right go with your gut. You must advocate for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is with all of you siding with the tech?? It doesn’t matter if the tech was drunk or not - OP if you felt something was weird change techs. No need to say anything about the alcohol just say you would prefer a different tech. This is your baby and if you don’t feel something is right go with your gut. You must advocate for yourself.

I don't read people siding with the tech. (And it isn't unanimity that "so unanimous that the US tech couldn’t have been drunk" when people are saying things like, "Obviously, I don't know whether your US tech had been drinking alcohol.")

There are people saying there could be other explanations. That's not saying it couldn't happen, that's saying there could be other explanations. At least one or two people here seem to think rushing to judgment is justified, and if the rest of us don't join in, we're somehow behind.

Nothing wrong with bringing up questions or concerns. Saying you are sure when you aren't is, well, more about you than the situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s a pretty serious accusation. What about your anatomy scan do you think could have been done wrong? Did you not also see it yourself?

Sounds like she was going through a tough time and could use the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure if she were drunk someone else will take care of it.

OP here. How am I supposed to know? I do not have training in reading ultrasounds. She also was surprised I didn't know the gender. I am only 18 weeks and this was my first ultrasound. She said I am surprised because most woman know by now. It doesn't make sense. Also she kept asking me questions to try to figure out why my first baby was premature. She would give me confused looks when I responded. Some babies are premature. I told her when he was born and that my water broke. I don't know what other information I could have given her. There were way too many weird things that happened.


Most women do know the sex because of free cell DNA tests.

Op here. My insurance doesn't cover this test so I was under the impression it isn't the norm. The obgyn office is in a very wealthy area though. None of my friends knew the gender until at least 18 weeks.

Are you sure you had another pregnancy? You sound more like a 1st time mom than most 1st time moms.

"None of my friends knew" seriously? Most people find out pretty early now. You're an odd duck OP

Perhaps on DCUM but no most American women do not do these tests unless they're 35 or older or weathly enough to afford them.