Reassurance (24 - 36 weeks).

Price:

(£79)

Total appointment length:

20 minutes.

Common reason for the scan?

To check fetal well-being.

What is included in the scan?

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

- Estimation of baby’s weight.

*For return clients - there must have been at least 14 days since the last pregnancy reassurance scan at Dragon Ultrasound, for the growth measurements and estimated fetal weight to be checked again.

- Check of amniotic fluid levels.

- Check of Doppler/blood flow through umbilical artery.

- Location of placenta.

- Identification of baby’s position (fetal presentation).

- Watch the scan on a 55” widescreen monitor.

- Copy of report.

- Three glossy black and white scan photos of baby.

- On our 24 - 36 weeks reassurance scans, If baby is in a good position, we will try and show you a glimpse of baby in 4D.

Preparation?

Do not empty bladder half an hour before the scan.

Can I buy a “pulse-beat” bear?

Yes, if baby is over 24 weeks gestation. Ask the receptionist for more details about this, before entering the scan room.

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 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%.

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, the appearance of the kidneys, 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.