7 to 11 weeks | 11 to 16 weeks
7 to 11
weeks
£95
For most women they just want, or need to see their baby and confirm that the pregnancy is real! For others they may have sadly experienced a miscarriage and just need the peace of mind and reassurance that an early scan can bring. Time really seems to drag in the first trimester, seeing is certainly believing!
An early pregnancy scan will confirm the presence of a heartbeat, diagnose a single or multiple pregnancy and establish an estimated due date. It can be performed from 7 weeks of pregnancy, before this time it is not always possible to see the fetal heart beating but can confirm the pregnancy is in the right place and developing as it should for the number of weeks you are.
We also see women who have had bleeding and can’t be seen quickly in their local early pregnancy unit, or those that have had a loss of symptoms and are concerned – we can provide you with a service that fully assess how you are progressing and will give you all the information you need.
This early scan is not routinely available on the NHS and does not require a GP or Midwife referral.
We will measure your little one crown to rump to get an estimated due date and assess that everything is developing normally for that number of weeks. We will also confirm that the pregnancy is in the right place within the uterus and check that the uterus and ovaries appear normal.
We also have the option of performing an internal scan if we don’t get great views over the tummy. This is entirely safe in early pregnancy and will be discussed with you as an option where needed.
We will create a detailed report for you with everything that we have seen and also give you pictures of your little bean.
Throughout the scan we will be talking about what your baby is doing, how it is developing and what it can do – such a lovely insight into your baby’s world.
If we sadly find that the things are not progressing as they should we discuss everything that we can see, giving you plenty of time to ask questions. We create a report and contact your local early pregnancy unit (EPU) for a follow up appointment.
£95
Usually performed over the tummy as transabdominal scan, having a fairly full bladder will help to see the pregnancy more clearly. From 11-14 weeks we measure the baby crown to rump (CRL) to get an estimated due date and over 14 weeks we measure the head, tummy and thigh. Over 14 weeks the due date is based on the head circumference measurement.
The scan can also see if you are having just the one baby or a couple of surprises! We also check your little one to see how well it is developing by checking the skull/brain, arms and legs, stomach and cord insertion.
We also check the uterus and ovaries to ensure everything appears normal.
Throughout the scan we will be talking about what your baby is doing, how it is developing and what it can do – such a lovely insight into your baby’s world.
We will create a report with everything we have discussed, answer any questions you may have and give you the pictures we have taken during the scan.
If we sadly find that the things are not progressing as they should we discuss everything that we can see, giving you plenty of time to ask questions. We create a report and contact your local early pregnancy unit (EPU) for a follow up appointment.
(This scan may be available for free at your local NHS hospital)
From 10 weeks
From £130
For many parents-to-be, finding out whether they are having a baby boy or girl is such an exciting part of pregnancy. For others, it may help with bonding, planning, or simply making the pregnancy feel that little bit more real.
Our Early Gender Blood Test is available from 10 weeks of pregnancy and can be booked either on its own or alongside an early pregnancy scan.
Although some gender blood tests are available earlier, we have chosen to offer this service from 10 weeks, when pregnancy has usually progressed a little further and parents can feel more reassured before finding out the baby’s gender.
We use the Blue or Pink Early Gender Test by Concepto Diagnostics, a non-invasive blood test designed to identify a baby’s gender from fetal DNA found in mum’s bloodstream. The laboratory reports this test as 99.9% accurate.
The test looks for the presence of male DNA. If male DNA is detected, the result will indicate a baby boy. If no male DNA is detected, the result will indicate a baby girl.
This is a non-invasive test, meaning there is no risk to the baby. It is not a diagnostic medical test and does not check for chromosomal, genetic or fetal abnormalities. It is also not a replacement for your NHS antenatal screening or routine ultrasound scans.
Whether you are too excited to wait until your routine NHS scan, planning a little surprise, or just want to know as early as possible, we can offer a calm, friendly and reassuring appointment with all the information you need.
This option is available if you have already had an ultrasound scan confirming a viable pregnancy and dating you at 10 weeks or over. We will need to see your scan report before carrying out the blood test.
This option includes an early pregnancy scan to check baby’s heartbeat, confirm your dates and assess that the pregnancy is progressing as expected before your blood sample is taken.
Your blood sample is sent to an external laboratory for analysis. Results are issued by the laboratory and are not produced in-house by The Scanning Room.
Although the test is reported by the laboratory as highly accurate, no test can be guaranteed to be 100% accurate. In rare cases, a sample may fail, be inconclusive, or require repeat testing. If this happens, we will follow the laboratory’s repeat testing policy.
The Early Gender Blood Test is used to identify a baby’s gender only. It is not a diagnostic test and does not screen for chromosomal, genetic or fetal abnormalities.
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