Suzanne McPhee and Aunt Cheryl, Falkirk
The purpose of this diagnostic scan is to confirm the viability of the pregnancy i.e. to check baby's heart beat and check that the baby is in the uterus. Gross abnormalities may be detected at this stage but an in-depth anatomy check can be carried out at the Anomaly scan at 19-22 weeks (see Anomaly scan).
During this scan a measurement of the baby is taken from its head to bottom (crown to rump up to 14 weeks) to establish the gestational age of the baby. After 14 weeks this is calculated by head measurements, thus calculating the expected date of delivery. Additionally, it is used to determine the number of babies along with their gestational age.
This scan is done in a comfortable, stress-free environment, displayed in wide screen for all to see and in low level lighting to make viewing much more comfortable.
This scan includes a full Dating Scan report and 2 x A6 2D photos from a medical printer renowned for its quality and high definition complete with Babes in the Womb photo holder. NHS scans are usually carried out in the range of l2-15 weeks but we can offer this at an earlier stage and with no waiting list, therefore reducing anxiety. For this scan we recommend that the patient attends with a full bladder.
Dating | Anomaly | Growth | Reassurance
