Early pregnancy - Reassurance & dating scan

Suitable from 6–12 weeks for reassurance, dating & early pregnancy checks.

Quick Information

Suitable For

6–12 weeks

Scan Duration

20 minutes

Images Included

6–12 weeks

Report Provided

Yes, after scan

Scan Options

Early Pregnancy Scan

Reassurance Scan

Gender Scan

What We Check During Your Scan

Recommendation: Book from 7 weeks for clearer heartbeat visibility.

What do you see on an early pregnancy scan?

4 weeks

A gestation sac only – no evidence of a baby yet, therefore we cannot confirm if the pregnancy is in the right place.

5 weeks

A gestation sac with a yolk sac – no evidence of a baby yet, we can confirm if pregnancy is in the right place.

6 weeks

A gestation sac with a yolk sac and a foetal pole (baby) with a heart beat.

Method of scan

Transabdominal scans

During a transabdominal scan, the sonographer places gel onto your lower abdomen, and firmly moves the probe back and forth. We request that you attend the scan with a full bladder, which means that you must drink one litre of water approximately one and a half hours before the scan is performed. You must not empty your bladder until after the scan.

Transvaginal scans

A transvaginal scan is an ultrasound examination that is performed internally. This method involves scanning with an ultrasound probe positioned within the vagina, which is gently moved around. The examination is not painful however it may cause mild discomfort. This type of scan produces the clearest images of the baby. It will not harm the baby. This is only performed usually up to 8 weeks if required; thereafter a transabdominal scan would be performed. If you do not want this scan please inform the Sonographer.

Pricing

ServicePrice
Early Pregnancy 6 – 12 weeks – (recommend to book nearer 7 wks to ensure seeing the baby)£70

Well-being/Reassurance scan 12 -20 wks

£80

Gender scan 16 weeks – 20 weeks £80
Growth Scan/Reassurance/Well-Being scan  20-40 weeks £85
Note: multiple pregnancies will be charged an extra £50.
After we have received your payment a member of staff will send out confirmation of your examination. If they have any queries they will ring you. Thank you.