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Early Reassurance & Viability Scan
We understand that it can be a long wait from finding out the exciting news of becoming pregnant, to having your very first scan.
Our early reassurance and viability scan has been developed with exactly this in mind, offering you the chance to see your baby from as little as 6 weeks up to 14 weeks.
At a glance
Length of Appointment
20 minutes
Pregnancy Dating
Yes
Weeks
6-14
Photos Included
Yes
Service
Frequently asked questions
Is the Early Reassurance and Viability Scan right for you?
As well as providing reassurance in the early stages of pregnancy, there are several other reasons why you may choose to have an early scan. The following are common indications that can be easily checked with ultrasound:
Bleeding or spotting
Cramping or pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis
Previous history of miscarriage
Previous history of ectopic pregnancy
Unsure of dates
What checks are carried out in the Early Reassurance and Viability Scan?
During the scan, the following basic checks will be confirmed for you:
Whether it is a single or multiple pregnancies
The presence of a heartbeat
Measurements of the pregnancy sac or foetus to give you an indication of how many weeks pregnant you are
What extras will this scan include?
Following the scan, you will be provided with the following to take home with you:
A 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 of baby’s heartbeat sent directly to your mobile
How is the Early Reassurance and Viability Scan carried out?
Early pregnancy scans between 8 and 14 weeks are usually carried out ‘transabdominally’, by scanning over your tummy.
Where the pregnancy sac and embryo will be smaller between 6 and 8 weeks, we may suggest an internal scan (with your consent) which would provide us with a much clearer image.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
We do take a non-refundable deposit of £25 upon booking. In the case that you need to amend your booking, please call our team on 01753 358123 and we would be happy to assist you in changing your appointment.
Will you tell me if you find a problem?
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.
What do I need to do before my scan?
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!
Can I bring my friends, family and children to the scan?
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.
Price
From £ 95
Testimonials
What our patients say...
Easy to book, answered all questions we had just an amazing experience start to finish. Took our little girl in to me her new brother or sister and was welcomed by the staff which I know some places don’t allow young children in so this was a brilliant bonus. Would highly recommend to anyone.
J Marshall
Lovely and friendly people, very clean. Massive screen on the wall for you to see the baby. The best Ultrasound Clinic I’ve been to.
Magdalena L
We had a really lovely experience here, it’s the first private scan we had and was well worth the money.
Eisher was so friendly and kind, made us both feel really comfortable. My partner felt a lot more involved seeing the larger screen.
I would highly recommend, always great to support small local businesses as well!
Louise Huntley
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