Gender Scan

Many couples wish to know the gender of their baby for practical and social reasons. There are several indications for having this scan:

As a second opinion
If your NHS trust does not offer gender determination
To find out earlier than your 20-week anomaly scan at your NHS trust

During the scan, the following basic checks will also be confirmed for you:

See and hear baby’s heartbeat
The position of baby and the placenta
The growth of baby

Following the scan, you will be provided with the following to take home with you:

Full obstetric report including gestational age and estimated due date
Three black and white thermal ultrasound pictures (optional extra prints available on request)
Short complimentary video clip sent directly to your mobile
4D sneak peek

Gender scans are undertaken ‘transabdominally’, by scanning over the top of your tummy.

Ultimately, the wellbeing of yourself and your baby is our highest priority.

For this reason, if any problem were identified during your scan, you would be informed by your Sonographer so that you can be checked at your next midwife/ hospital appointment. With your permission, we would contact your midwife/ GP on your behalf, to refer you on to them.

It’s useful to come for a full bladder so that we can get the best possible view of your baby. Please otherwise eat and drink as normal. It can also be a good idea to bring a chocolate bar or something sugary to have if baby is not in a favourable position on the day!

We usually welcome family and friends to appointments, and allow up to four extra people (excluding yourself and your partner) as it’s a lovely experience to share; however, please see our Coronavirus Preventative Measures on the main website for further up to date information on this.