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More Week 12 Info

12 weeks pregnant ultrasound

There are a few reasons why you might be receiving an ultrasound at 12 weeks pregnant. You should have had an initial ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy and verify your dating by this point, but if you haven’t then that would be done. The nuchal translucency screening, tests for chromosomal anomalies like Down syndrome, is typically performed between after 11 weeks and before the completion of week 14. This test is a screening test only and would require additional testing to confirm a positive result. To learn more about genetic screening tests, high risk pregnancies, and more, take a listen to my podcast interview with OBGYN, Marta Perez here. 

If you have an ultrasound done at 12 weeks, you can expect to your provider or sonographer to measure baby’s length from the top of their head to their bum, a measurement known as the crown-rump length (CRL). The CRL is used to help estimate and confirm gestational age. You should also be able to hear and see baby’s heart beating for the first time too, which makes this one such a special and memorable appointment.

Why is 12 weeks safe to announce pregnancy?

Many women wait until they are in their 12th week to announce their pregnancy. Why is this you might ask? According to this article produced by ACOG, the governing body of obstetricians, “Approximately 80% of all cases of pregnancy loss occur within the first trimester.” For this reason, a lot of women chose to keep their pregnancy to themselves, family, and possibly close friends, until they are in or are through week 12 or 13.

There is absolutely no right or wrong answer when it comes to announcing a pregnancy. When someone chooses to announce is personal and no one else’s business but their own! Personally, I think you should announce your pregnancy whenever the heck you want to! If you find yourself having trouble deciding when you should announce your pregnancy, be sure to look this Instagram post to help guide you. But most importantly mama, do whatever makes you comfortable and happy.

12 weeks pregnant is how many months?

You are going to hear pregnancy discussed in weeks the majority of time. If, however you are wondering about how many months you are at 12 weeks, the answer is three months. This can be a bit confusing, as you will be in your third month for a few weeks, but at 12 weeks pregnant are in your third month, woohoo!