Pregnancy Scans

The Early Vision Reassurance scan offers peace of mind and reassurance during the very early stages of your pregnancy. Why wait until 12 weeks to view your baby? This scan is usually performed between 6-10 weeks (calculated from the 1st day of your last menstrual period - LMP). We only recommend scans from 6 weeks gestation as prior to 6 weeks the pregnancy is so tiny and may not be detected on ultrasound, which can lead to unnecessary worry.

The scan can confirm a developing pregnancy within the uterus and perform basic well-being checks. The scan will also determine single/multiple pregnancy, visualisation of heartbeat for the very first time, gestational age and estimated due date.

We know that the earliest stages of pregnancy can be a tense and worrying time. That’s why we provide essential confidence and comfort from 6 weeks gestation, prior to the 12 week NHS scan. This can be provide essential ease of mind for those women experiencing bleeding or recurrent pregnancy loss. We recommend you consult your GP in the first instance (or call 111 for advice), if you are still concerned we are more than happy to see you.

This scan offers the opportunity to view your developing baby - basic health checks of baby will be performed, this means we will check your baby's heartbeat and assess your baby's general health and wellbeing. If our Sonographer spots anything unexpected during this routine check we will provide a wellbeing report to share with your Midwife or medical provider and advise appropriately. Please note our scans are intended for reassurance and limited wellbeing checks only and are not a replacement for routine NHS scans. Our Early Vision Reassurance Scan is an elective, non-diagnostic ultrasound experience and you must still attend all NHS appointments and antenatal care. It is not a detailed Anomaly scan and cannot detect all abnormalities.

Please drink 1 pint of fluids 30 mins before your scan and do not empty your bladder one hour before your scan.

Gain reassurance in the latter weeks with this growth and wellbeing scan appointment, designed to check the wellbeing and an overview of baby's measurements and position. This appointment offers a special opportunity to view baby's progress later in your pregnancy journey, often vital after the 20 week NHS Anomaly scan as a final peek at baby before they arrive and to enjoy valuable bonding time. The scan looks at the growth of your baby, giving an estimated weight, the presentation of baby and also an assessment of the placenta and overview of blood flow using Doppler. This is a scan performed from 28 week to 40 weeks of pregnancy. Included is an optional, free, quick 4D preview, and optional gender confirmation.

The main purpose of the scan is the fetal well-being of your baby and we will assess your baby's general health, growth and development. The wellbeing scan is designed to check on your baby's heartbeat, growth, position, movements, overview of placental location, liquor and approximate weight. If our Sonographer spots anything unexpected during this routine check we will provide a wellbeing report to share with your Midwife or medical provider and advise appropriately. Please note our scans are intended for reassurance and limited wellbeing checks only and are not a replacement for routine NHS scans. Our Growth and Wellbeing Scan is an elective, non-diagnostic ultrasound experience and you must still attend all NHS appointments and antenatal care. It is not a detailed Anomaly scan and cannot detect all abnormalities.

Please drink 0.5 litres of water approximately 1 hour before your appointment. Please do not empty your bladder before the scan.