FAQS

2d/3d/4d scans are offered available with the option to add HD live.

Ultrasound has been used for the last 40 years successfully. No proven risk are known to date. For updated information see Fetal Medicine Foundation & BMUS.

You should be at least 7 weeks pregnant for an early scan to be performed to ensure the fetal heart pulsations can be seen. Any earlier the scan findings can be inconclusive.

A gender scan can be performed from 14 weeks gestation with high accuracy, if the baby is not in the optimum position where necessary we will arrange another appointment free of charge.

The best time for scanning is between 26-32 weeks gestation due to the size of the baby and optimum amount of amniotic fluid present. Prior to 26 weeks the baby may appear more skeletal due to its size, after 32 weeks the reduction in amniotic fluid may not allow clear images of the baby.
If you are outside of the suggested range, we will endeavour to try and obtain the best possible images however this may not always be possible.
For a multiple pregnancy the best gestation is between 22-26 weeks.

Please also note if you have an anterior placenta we do recommend to come before 27 weeks.

A medical referral is not required, growth measurements will be taken and a report will be generated with appropriate recommendations to the community midwife or appropriate hospital department.

You can bring 5 people with you including children. In some clinics we allow more guests. If you have a special request please call us on 0333 444 0174 and we will try and accommodate

Our team of Sonographers at the Baby ultrasound clinic are all fully qualified health professionals

During a 4D scan the ideal position for your baby is to be lying on its back looking at the ceiling, from your previous scans I am sure you have experienced a naughty baby that does not want to help! If this is the case we will try a variety of techniques to try to get your baby moving into the optimum position. It could be going for a brief walk, drinking something cold/fizzy or eating a small snack.
We may try a number of times during the scan session to give the baby the best chance to move. If despite our best efforts on the first attempt your baby does not move we will book a further scan free of charge.

During the scan if an abnormality or area of concern is found this will be discussed with you after the scan. A report will be completed with the appropriate referral advice, to either see your community Midwife, GP or Obstetrician.

If you are having an early scan it is sometimes helpful to have fluid within your bladder but nothing too uncomfortable! Otherwise an empty bladder is fine for other scans.

Where possible it is best to book in advance to ensure you have the appointment that fits in with you. You can however always give us a call to find out what we have available as we offer a very flexible service!

You should bring your maternity notes with you and your photographic proof of ID.