Anatomy Check (19 - 22 weeks).

 Price:

(£169)

Total appointment length:

40 minutes.

Common reason for scan?

Check fetal well-being.

What can be checked?

- The following fetal structures will be examined: Head anatomy, lips, heart, kidneys, stomach, urinary bladder, cord insertion, diaphragm, arms, legs, feet/ankles, spine.

- The placental position and amniotic fluid volume will also be assessed.

- Please note that it is not possible to see all fetal abnormalities on ultrasound.

- An anatomy scan performed at Dragon Ultrasound is not intended to replace the 20 week (Anomaly scan) performed in the NHS.

What else is included in the scan?

- Watch the scan on a 55” widescreen monitor.

- Measurements of baby's head and femur (thigh bone).

- Check of amniotic fluid levels.

- Baby's sex. Please note: Ultrasound cannot be 100% accurate in the identification of a baby’s gender.

- A complimentary gender reveal card/envelope, for those who want to find out the gender on their own away from the clinic and/or on a different date.

- Copy of report.

- Five glossy black and white scan photos of baby.

Preparation?

- Do not empty bladder half an hour before the scan.

Report:

You will be given a printed copy of the ultrasound scan report.

Extra photos/Images from the scan:

More images/photos from the scan, including digital copies, can also be purchased at the reception desk.

Can I take photos in the examination room?

No. During the scan, the Sonographer can print glossy black and white photos from the scan for you, and more copies (including digital copies) can be purchased at the reception desk. However, due to various guidelines stated by the Society of Radiographers (Recording of Images and Clinical Discussions, SOR, 2019), photographs cannot be taken during the examination room at Dragon Ultrasound.

Is ultrasound 100% accurate in identifying the gender during an ultrasound scan?

No, however if baby is in a good position ultrasound has been shown to have an accuracy of close to 99%.

More questions?

Look at the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab at the top of the page, email us, or give us a call on: 01443 224397.