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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! Secondly, I am a fat 42 year old who is 29 weeks pregnant. I've had ultrasounds at 8, 12 & 21 weeks, and just had an additional one at 28 weeks in order to make sure the fetus is still growing at a good rate. With no other complications and a smooth pregnancy so far, I have had no need for other ultrasounds and I am assured that my insurance would not have covered them. Being fat is associated with additional complications, but correlation is not causation. You may well have a perfectly healthy pregnancy, so fatness in itself is not going to qualify you for extra monitoring. Like me, you may get an extra fetal growth ultrasound or two in 3rd trimester -- I will go for anotherr one at 32 weeks. Ultrasounds are intended to treat potential problems with the fetus, not maternal anxiety. You could self-pay for one of those 3D for-profit ones, but that's about it. Or you could fake symptoms. But really, I think you need to think about treating your anxiety, not seeing more ultrasounds. Good luck![/quote]
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