Pregnancy (11 - 15 weeks).
Price:
(£69)
Total appointment length:
20 minutes.
Availability:
Pregnancy (11 - 15 weeks) Scans are available on Monday mornings (9:00am - 1:00pm), between 11:00am - 4:30pm on Tuesdays and between 3:30pm - 4:30pm on Thursdays.
If you have already had your NHS Dating Scan, Sunday morning appointments are also available - please telephone us to book a Sunday appointment.
What can the scan show?
- An intrauterine pregnancy (if the baby is in the right place).
- The baby's heartbeat.
- Basic anatomy, such as baby’s arms/legs and head.
- The approximate date of the pregnancy - calculated by measuring the length of the baby, or its head circumference (depending on gestational age).
- The pelvic region, including if cysts are present on the ovaries.
What else is included in the scan?
- Check of amniotic fluid levels.
- Copy of report.
- Three glossy black and white scan photos of baby.
Preparation?
- A full bladder is needed for the scan. Please finish drinking one pint of water, one hour before your appointment time.
- If the Sonographer cannot see clearly over the top of your abdomen/tummy, an internal ultrasound scan may be offered, which can often provide more detail. A chaperone (Dragon Ultrasound assistant) would be present in the room with the Sonographer for this scan. Please click here to learn more about an internal ultrasound 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 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.
Can you tell me the gender of baby on an 11–15-week scan?
No. Our Sonographers can identify the gender of babies from a gestation of 16 weeks, onwards.
Can all abnormalities be picked up on an ultrasound scan?
No, but significant problems can sometimes be identified, and ultrasound is particularly useful for checking baby’s size, and whether the amniotic fluids levels are low, normal, or high.
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.