You wont usually be offered a scan before youre 10 weeks pregnant. But you may have a scan before 10 weeks if there are signs of pregnancy problems, including pain and bleeding.

Is the first ultrasound at 10 weeks normal?

If you didnt get an ultrasound around 6-8 weeks, youll probably have a dating ultrasound around 10-13 weeks of pregnancy. This transabdominal exam will also predict your due date, check the fetal heartbeat, and reveal the number of babies in the womb.

How accurate are dating scans at 10 weeks?

How accurate is the ultrasound examination? The earlier the ultrasound is done, the more accurate it is at estimating the babys due date. Ultrasounds performed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are generally within 3 - 5 days of accuracy. The most accurate time is between 8 and 11 weeks gestation.

Does your lower stomach get hard in early pregnancy?

During the early stages of pregnancy, around 7 or 8 weeks, the growth of the uterus and the development of the baby, turn the the belly harder.