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Different Types of Ultrasound Scans During Pregnancy

Early Pregnancy Scan

An early pregnancy, also referred to as viability or dating scan is performed from 6 weeks of pregnancy. It will confirm a pregnancy, its viability and establish an estimated due date. The scan is available to all women, and particularly recommended where there has been pain, bleeding or history of complications in previous pregnancies.

  • 6-12 weeks scan
  • Confirmation and dating of pregnancy
  • Estimated due date

20 Weeks Anatomy or Anomaly Scan

Sometimes referred to as mid-pregnancy scan, 20 week anatomy scan or anomaly scan is primarily concerned with checking for normal development of your baby’s physical features and internal organs. At this stage all of the baby’s organs are developed and clearly visible. Anatomy scan is a very detailed examination where special attention is given to certain organs or features in order to detect any anomalies. We will also examine the mother’s uterus (womb) and placental position.

  • 18-22 weeks
  • Detailed anatomy of the baby
  • Measurements and growth report
  • Full report and images provided

Baby Growth Ultrasound Scan

Wellbeing or Fetal Growth scan is an ultrasound scan measuring fetal growth and development progress. It is also referred to as Reassurance Scan. It is performed between weeks 24-40 of the pregnancy and it is not normally offered on NHS.

  • 24-32 weeks
  • 3D images
  • Growth and wellbeing report
  • Baby’s estimated weight

Baby Growth and Doppler Scan

Our 4D Growth with Doppler package is performed anytime between weeks 24 and 38 of pregnancy. Growth or Well being scan will assess your baby’s development and will measure the head, abdomen and limbs, in particular. This helps us estimate your baby’s weight at birth. We will also look at the position of placenta, the amount of amniotic fluid and will assess baby’s movements.

  • Full diagnostic scan.
  • Doppler scan
  • Medical report with all the findings
  • Free images- black and white images and full colour image.
  • Optional DVD video of your baby.

3D & 4D Baby Scan

Is primarily concerned with checking for normal development of your baby’s physical features and internal organs, usually performed at 24 – 32 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage all of the baby’s organs are developed and clearly visible. 3D/4D Anatomy scan is a very detailed examination where special attention is given to certain organs or features in order to detect any anomalies. We will also examine the mother’s uterus (womb) and placental position.


Pelvic Scan

Pelvic ultrasound scan will examine the lady’s uterus and ovaries as well as the surrounding structures. Performed trans-abdominally with full bladder or trans-vaginally with empty bladder, pelvic scans are used to assess the uterus and ovaries for a wide range of issues, including :

  • cysts
  • fibroids
  • polyps