A coleague & friend of mine discovered she had abdominal pain after a first pregnancy scan. Is this normal? Why pain?

What kind of scan did she get

You have not given us enough information. What type of pain is it, dull, sharp, rediating etc. You need to tell us the specific pain and the duration of the pain. It could be normal pregnancy pain, or labour, how far along is she in the pregnancy.

Just about 2month old and d scan is her 1st. The pain started few minute after d scan. She said the pain is a bit hard. Can we assume d lab person applied too much pressure while carrying out d scan?

My dear, go to the doctor. When it comes to first trimester and pains, do not try to second-guess. This life is just once you live it. Let the doctor confirm that there is nothing wrong.

When I said what kind of scan I meant if it was the one were they insert it or just the typical one were they actually scan your abdomen. 2 months is actually early for any scan unless there is an underlying issue.

2 months is not early but normal. Most hospitals carry out 3 scans. One at 8-10weeks, another at 20 weeks and the third at 36 weeks. I am concerned that she is experiencing pains just from a normal scan. Do check with ur doctor.

Let her go an see a qualified OBGYN doctor. Their are many reasons why she ca be having the pain early in pregnancy and only a doctor would be able to assist appropriately. GL

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2 months is not early but normal. Most hospitals carry out 3 scans. One at 8-10weeks, another at 20 weeks and the third at 36 weeks. I am concerned that she is experiencing pains just from a normal scan. Do check with ur doctor.

Why so many scans? Is that typical in the UK?

It is in Naija. The 2 hospitals I went to said same.

as far as i know its 3 scans, in Nigeria and also in Canada, with my son the pregnancy was high risk so i had 2 scans a week after 20 weeks.

I am surprised by Canada though. In the US it is at about 16-20 weeks and you can opt out. It is even recommended that you do not do it if you can avoid it. The only times ultra sounds are necessary is for possible health issues. I had them with both my boys to check their sex and honestly that was not even necessary.

I also remember doing one with my older son because I had an accident when I was pregnant with him and I was spotting a little after the accident