The truth about internal ultrasounds for pregnancy

Pregnant and worried about getting an internal ultrasound? I got you!!

I got A LOT comments about the wand used for my internal ultrasounds when sharing what my first pregnancy doctor appointment looked like.
Many were scared of it, and rightfully so given how large it looks! (The camera does add 10lbs though 😉😂) So I made this video in hopes it can ease any worries you may have about it❤️❤️

Remember, you are in control. You can deny ANYTHING! I suggest talking to your doctor and have them explain why they feel the procedure is necessary then go from there. Never be afraid to voice your concerns and advocate for yourself❤️❤️

**Please note, this was just in regards to a pregnancy ultrasound. I have no idea if they go deeper for other examinations.**

What have your pregnancy doctor appointments looked like? Did you have this type of ultrasound done?

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[chrissyhorton]

**I should note, that based on the information I was given it shouldn’t hurt IF you do not have a preexisting condition related to the area. Of course every tech and doctor are different with different techniques though. That’s why it’s so important to know you can always say NO to anything you are uncomfortable with. Talk to your doctor and see what your options are ❤Also, this is just in reference to pregnancy. Not checks for issues in the area. I do not know what the protocol is for that and if it’s any different.**

If you are pregnant and worried about getting an internal ultrasound? I got you!!

I got A LOT comments about the wand used for my internal ultrasounds when sharing what my first pregnancy doctor appointment looked like.

Many were scared of it, and rightfully so given how large it looks! (The camera does add 10lbs though 😉😂) So I made this video in hopes it can ease any worries you may have about it❤️❤️

Remember, you are in control. You can deny ANYTHING! I suggest talking to your doctor and have them explain why they feel the procedure is necessary then go from there. Never be afraid to voice your concerns and advocate for yourself❤️❤️

**Please note, this was just in regards to a pregnancy ultrasound. I have no idea if they go deeper for other examinations.**

What have your pregnancy doctor appointments looked like? Did you have this type of ultrasound done?

[RachelDee]

Warning. It’s possible to get an STD if the tech is not using hygienic wand covers/procedures. A friend of mine went through this on top of miscarrying.

[MommaBeeb]

As someone with a pelvic floor dysfunction, it can hurt. However, I had a pelvic exam and pap after the internal ultrasound and it was probably 10x worse. And having the internal ultrasound eased so much anxiety, and was really worth it. For anyone out there that experiences pain with insertion, I highly recommend making sure the tech knows that and asking if you can insert it yourself.

[nicolepere]

Sonographer here, as a patient you always have the right to refuse an exam ALWAYS. I 100% respect my patients who after being informed of the exam still deny having it done. We are here to help you.

[littlewondershappenhere]

I love your advocacy for individual choice!

[alyssam]

I mentioned this in your last post about it, but I'll say it again because I feel like if I had heard this before my first time having one, it would have eased some fears. My internal ultrasounds for my pcos have been more comfortable than my external ones. Externally, they have to press pretty hard to see anything (if they see anything at all), and it can be a little painful. I think with internal ultrasound, they know that it is a bit nerve-racking, and they tend to be so understanding. They will usually ask you to insert it if you are comfortable and able to do it.
I'm sure it depends a lot on the tech. But it was completely painless, like if you've ever had a pap smear, this is like 5x easier than that. In my personal experience.

[roseking]

Mine hurt so bad, had mine at 7 weeks . 4 days later I miscarried. I never got one after . Had a healthy baby girl a few months ago, didn't get a scan with her until 16 weeks

[Snazzyzazzy]

I wish I knew I could've said no to this, I was having a miscarriage with my first in the ER and a lady came in to do this to me, I was scared and she bullied me for it in the hallway after to her other nurse buddies. I cried during it, it hurt so much because she was thrusting the wand around so viciously and telling me to basically shut up when I so much as winced because of the pain.

[anngelco]

I could’ve sworn I saw you pregnant with #5 i missed so much I was pregnant with you and your videos helped me so much congratulations on baby #6❤🎉

[yanasto]

Important to reiterate this isn’t always standard procedure! I had my first internal ultrasound with my 4th baby!

[ejgrey]

I’m in my 20s, and I had not had sexual intercourse when I got an ultrasound. It was the single worst pain I have ever had in my life. I begged them to withdraw and they ended up using a smaller wand and that worked ok. My body wasn’t used to having anything inserted larger than a large tampon, and it was not a good time. 0/10 recommend.

[Raveena]

Sonographer here. This should not hurt at all or as much. Uncomfortable? Sure. I've done the procedure multiple times and it does take patience and allowing patients to relax. Lots of gel on the probe is key. A great sonographer should always be checking in to make sure you are comfortable but of course you should always let him ( likely a Doc) or her know if its painful. As far as going in very deep, techs cannot see much of anything if the probe is right up against the vaginal wall or cervix, and then there is bowel gas to contend with. I often ask patience to guide me to know where to maneuver the probe so they are most comfortable.

[this_is_my_stop]

Just found your channel, thank you so much for explaining! I'm 35 with a 2 year old daughter, recently had a first trimester miscarriage, and we're still TTC another baby. I'm the kind of person who wants to decline or get the alternative version of literally everything they offer. I'm glad to see this type of stuff explained, it's very helpful for making informed choices!

[grasshopper]

I had this type of ultrasound with my fourth baby. It didn't hurt at all. Year's later I had the same type of ultrasound looking for fibroids. It didn't go in any farther and it didn't hurt at all either.

[AshK]

I wish I had been more brave to say no!!! My doc told me around 4 weeks that we could probably do the external ultrasound when I came in for my 8 weeks confirmation of pregnancy appointment. I got there day of and its a different doctor and she literally already had the wand lubed up when I walked into the room. It was uncomfortable for me and I was too shocked to ask her why we weren't trying to external ultrasound but honestly it left me feeling super dissatisfied and regretful of the first time I got to see my baby. Im tearing up now just thinking about it. I wish I had said no.

[babycakes]

OK I just have to say I’ve had multiple internal ultrasounds because I have PCOS and when I was getting diagnosed I had three surgeries all that went wrong that all misdiagnosed me and have had this procedure done about 35-40 times and I can say it is completely uncomfortable I’ve never had a good experience while having this done. I understand it’s not supposed to be a walk in the park but it’s not comfortable or not painful in my opinion at all and I have a high pain tolerance also I don’t know who is telling you it’s only 3 inches they stick in because that’s definitely not true, I’ve had doctors go much further and it wouldn’t make sense to make the instrument 8 inches long. If you’re only getting used 3 inches of the tip… Not a hater just had totally different experiences with these so I get you’re trying to get girls to not be afraid of them but they’re something to definitely be wary of, and make sure you’re comfortable with a doctor before you agree to it in my opinion. I hope you have a safe and healthy pregnancy and your hair is beautiful by the way.

[aletheawitmer]

I went to my first ultrasound at 7 weeks. The lady tried to do cervical checks, with the reason that they may not be able to see the baby through normal ultrasound. But i told her that i feel uncomfortable about it because I bleed easily, and she said "ok lets first try with other one, and if we can't see anything we will do cervical check." And voila! You could see the baby immidiately with normal ultrasound. So far i never had to do cervical checks😊

[realkaylah]

I definitely appreciate you explaining this. I’ve always been so scared thinking that the whole thing would go in 😱

[iamkah]

Hurt for me but thats ‘cause literally nothing had ever been stuck up there. But the girl in training who was doing the ultrasound was super patient and gentle that she paused anytime i looked uncomfortable

[SarahLuv]

Honestly this ultrasound was a walk in the park with my first compared to weekly cervical checks at the end leading to being induced 😂