Abdominal ultrasound scans can be done to look at the organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The most common reason to have an abdominal ultrasound scan is to find a cause for abdominal pain. However, you may have an abdominal ultrasound scan if you have other symptoms or if your doctor is concerned about the results of other tests, for example blood test results.
Why might I have this scan?
To check the size and condition of the;

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Pancreas
• Gall Bladder
• Spleen
• Abdominal Aorta
• Biliary system

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.

What can this scan tell me?

• Gallstones in the gall bladder and the kidneys
• Aneurysm in the aorta (widening of the aortic artery)
• Masses and fat in the liver
• Cysts and tumours in the abdominal organs
• Enlarged organs

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
For the preparation of the ultrasound scan, you need to fast for 6-8 hours prior to the scan. (Nothing to eat OR drink)

Available to males over the age of 16, this type of scan investigates the shape, size and condition of the Kidneys, Bladder & Prostate (if visible). If you are having bladder problems, or are experiencing an enlarged prostate, this scan would be most beneficial for you.

Why might I have this scan?
To inspect the condition of;

• the bladder (empty & full)
• the kidneys & ureters
• the prostate gland (if visible)

Or if you are experiencing;

• Bladder problems
• Painful Kidneys

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.

What can this scan tell me?

• If you are suffering any effects of (UTI) urinary tract infections
• If you are suffering from prostate enlargement
• What is causing obstructions due to stones in the kidney / bladder
• Possible causes of persistent bladder problems

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
Preparation for the ultrasound scan varies depending on which organs the Radiologist or Sonographer want to examine. At the time of the booking we will provide you with the correct preparation based on the type of ultrasound scan you need. For a renal scan you need to drink 1 -2 pints of water 1 hour before the scan, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder.

Available for men aged 60 and above, the abdominal aorta scan can provide a view of the heart and iliac arteries, and may be performed to look for possible aortic aneurisms. If the main artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart is enlarged, it can cause an aneurysm that may rupture it, with alarming effects.

Why might I have this scan?
To investigates the shape, size and condition of;

• The aorta
• Iliac arteries
• If you do, or have previously smoked

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.

What can this scan tell me?

• Detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
• Measures the diameter of the abdominal aorta
• Monitor the level of aortic dilation.
• There will be a further evaluation of the kidneys & renal arteries, if an aneurysm is visible.

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
There is no preparation needed for this scan.

Available to males 45 years and over, the Carotid Scan is a type of ultrasound scan that includes the use of a Doppler. It will help to examine the carotid arteries, and check if there is any plaque build-up causing narrowing of the arteries themselves.

Why might I have this scan?
To examine the condition & blood flow through the;

• carotid arteries (internal & external)
• common carotid arteries (origin to bifurcation)
• vertebral arteries
• Prevent carotid artery disease
• Prevent a stroke

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue. A Doppler may also be used in this scan to check blood flow.

What can this scan tell me?

• Detect blood clots that may cause carotid artery disease or strokes
• If you have plaque build-up
• If you have narrowing of the carotid arteries

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
There is no preparation needed for this scan.

A pelvic ultrasound scan is used to examine the female reproductive organs. From adolescence, right up to the postmenopausal phase, the uterus and ovaries can change, as can the conditions affecting them. Many women of all ages may experience a range of symptoms that can be painful, uncomfortable, and can leave them worried. This non-invasive, comfortable, safe, and easy to perform scan can offer reassurance, and accurate, immediate results.

Why might I have this scan?
If you are suffering from any of the following;

• Irregular periods
• Swelling and / or bloating
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Post-menopausal bleeding
• Pre-IVF cycles
• Pre-ovulation assessment
• The management of IVF treatment

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• to check the development of follicles within the ovaries
• to check the endometrial thickness prior to conception

Evaluate the size, shape & condition of the:

• Uterus / womb
• Cervix
• Fallopian tube & ovaries
• Pelvic area / adnexa
• Uterine lining of the womb / endometrium thickness
• An intra-uterine contraceptive device (coil or Mirena)

Check if any of the following conditions are present;

• Fibroids
• Polyps
• Ovarian cysts
• Polycystic ovaries
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
Preparation for the ultrasound scan varies depending on which organs the Radiologist or Sonographer want to examine. For transabdominal scans, we would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the scan process, and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

This particular pelvic ultrasound scan is used to examine the female reproductive organs, more specifically those of women who are of a chid bearing age, and looking to start a family. This non-invasive, comfortable, safe, and easy to perform scan can offer reassurance, and accurate, immediate results.
Why might I have this scan?
To evaluate;

• Whether you are able to have children
• Whether you need assisted conception
• Whether you need IVF treatment
• To detect the presence or remove an intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD or Coil)

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Evaluate the wellbeing of the uterus and ovaries before conception
• Estimate the time of ovulation
• Measure the endometrial thickness for assisted conception
• Measure follicles and endometrial thickness prior to conception / IVF treatment

Evaluate the size, shape & condition of the:

• Uterus / womb
• Cervix
• Fallopian tube & Ovaries
• Pelvic area / adnexa
• Uterine lining of the womb / endometrium thickness
• An intra-uterine contraceptive device (coil or Mirena)

Check if any of the following conditions are present;

• Fibroids
• Polyps
• Ovarian cysts
• Polycystic ovaries
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
Preparation for the ultrasound scan varies depending on which organs the Radiologist or Sonographer want to examine. For pelvic scans, we would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the scan process, and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

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This particular pelvic ultrasound scan is used to examine female reproductive organs, more specifically those of women who are postmenopausal, and have not experienced a period for a year
It can offer reassurance, and most importantly assess the risk of ovarian cancer, and assess your body – post menopause.

Why might I have this scan?

• If you are experiencing bleeding after menopause
• If you are experiencing excess bleeding

To evaluate;

• The uterus
• The lining of the womb
• Both ovaries
• If required, the bladder & kidneys

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Screen for ovarian cancer
• Monitor the effect of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) on the uterus
• Detect or monitor fibroids
• Check for causes of irregular bleeding
• Detect endometrial polyps

Check if any of the following conditions are present;

• Fibroids
• Polyps
• Ovarian cysts
• Polycystic ovaries
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
Preparation for the ultrasound scan varies depending on which organs the Radiologist or Sonographer want to examine. For pelvis scans, we would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the scan process, and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

Abdominal ultrasound scans can be done to look at the organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The most common reason to have an abdominal ultrasound scan is to find a cause for abdominal pain. However, you may have an abdominal ultrasound scan if you have other symptoms or if your doctor is concerned about the results of other tests, for example blood test results.

Why might I have this scan?

• Referral from an abnormal LFT scan – Liver Function Test

To check the size and condition of the;

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Pancreas
• Gall Bladder
• Spleen
• Abdominal Aorta
• Biliary system

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.
For this particular scan, you will be required to fast (nothing to eat OR drink) for 6-8 hours prior to your appointment time.

What can this scan tell me?

• Gallstones in the gall bladder
• Assessment of the kidneys
• Aneurysm in the aorta (widening of the aortic artery)
• Masses and fat in the liver
• Cysts and tumours in the abdominal organs
• Enlarged organs

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
In preparation for this scan you need to fast (nothing to eat OR drink) for 6-8 hours prior to the ultrasound scan.

How do I prepare for a Pelvic and Abdominal scan?
For the preparation of this scan we need you to fast for 6-8 hours prior to the scan and drink 1-2 pints of water 1 hour prior to the scan, and please do not empty your bladder.

This type of scan investigates the shape, size and condition of the Kidneys, Bladder & Ureters. If you are having bladder problems, or are experiencing any discomfort or pain in these areas, this scan would be most beneficial for you.

Why might I have this scan?
To inspect the condition of;

• the bladder (empty & full)
• the kidneys & ureters

Or if you are experiencing;

• blood in urine
• Increase urine frequency
• upper quadrant pain
• Incomplete bladder emptying

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.

What can this scan tell me?

• If you are suffering any effects of (UTI) urinary tract infections
• What is causing obstructions, this could be due to stones in the kidney / bladder
• Possible causes of persistent bladder problems

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
Preparation for the ultrasound scan varies depending on which organs the Radiologist or Sonographer want to examine. At the time of the booking we will provide you with the correct preparation based on the type of ultrasound scan you need. Please do not empty your bladder when filling for a renal scan.

The abdominal aorta scan can provide a view of the heart and iliac arteries, and may be performed to look for possible aortic aneurisms. If the main artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart is enlarged, it can cause an aneurysm that may rupture it, with alarming effects.

Why might I have this scan?
To investigates the shape, size and condition of;

• The aorta
• Iliac arteries
• If you do, or have previously smoked

How is this scan performed?
During the ultrasound scan the sonographer will place a warm water-based gel on the area to be examined, and will then press firmly on the skin with an ultrasound probe, moving it around until they have obtained the desired images. The ultrasound scan has no known risks and is usually pain free. When the scan is completed the gel can be wiped off easily using tissue.

What can this scan tell me?

• Detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
• Measures the diameter of the abdominal aorta
• Monitor the level of aortic dilation.
• There will be a further evaluation of the kidneys & renal arteries, if an aneurysm is visible.

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
There is no preparation for this ultrasound scan.

This is the earliest scan you can have, as most early pregnancy scans are performed at around 7-11 weeks, with another at around 12 weeks. Although a fetal heart rate may not be detected at this early stage, a 6-7 week early dating scan can be performed to check that everything is sitting nice and healthily within your uterus.

Why might I have this scan?

• To confirm your pregnancy
• To determine your EDD (Estimated Due Date)
• To check that your pregnancy is healthy
• To check the gestation sac is sitting correctly within your uterus

Recommended if you have experienced any of the following;

• Bleeding / Spotting
• Pain
• History of miscarriage/ectopic pregnancy
• IVF treatment
• History of long term medical conditions

How is this scan performed?
This is a transvaginal scan that is performed internally. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Confirm an early pregnancy
• Your estimated due date
• Measurement can be taken of the gestation sac
• Confirm the presence of internal bleeding (which may be vital and require regular scans)
• Crown – Rump Length (CRL) measured if possible. (The CRL is the length of your baby)

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

For many, this scan will be the first of your many wonderful experiences as a parent. Your baby is very small and in the first stages of development, and you may have experienced just a few visible signs that you are pregnant. Your NHS dating scan will be scheduled around about 12 weeks, but fortunately we can carry out a 7-11 week dating / viability scan, at this earlier stage, for excited or even concerned parents. By around 7 weeks it is possible to detect the babies heartbeat.

Why might I have this scan?

• To have an early listen to your babies heartbeat
• To confirm your pregnancy
• To confirm the number of babies you are carrying
• To determine your EDD (Estimated Due Date)
• To check that your pregnancy is healthy
• To check the gestation sac is growing correctly within your uterus

Recommended if you have experienced any of the following:

• Bleeding / Spotting
• Unusual pain
• History of miscarriage/ectopic pregnancy
• IVF treatment
• History of long term medical conditions

How is this scan performed?

It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Confirm your pregnancy
• Confirm the presence of a heartbeat
• Confirm your estimated due date
• Confirm the number of embryos you are carrying
• Measurement can be taken of the gestation sac
• Confirm the presence of internal bleeding (which may be vital and require regular scans)
• Crown – Rump Length (CRL) measured if possible. (The CRL is the length of your baby)
• Your ovaries will also be checked

What do I get with this scan?

TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?

TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?

We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

You may have had a sneak preview with an extra early scan, but for many this scan will be the first of your many wonderful experiences as a parent, as it’s the first stage in which the fetus can be seen in greater detail. Get ready to see baby’s head, arms, legs, and even maybe their hands & feet. This scan is highly recommended to all pregnant women as it’s the first stage to diagnose any fetal irregularities too.

Isn’t this scan available on the NHS?
This scan can ONLY be performed between 11 weeks 2 days and 13 weeks 6 days.
It can be done on the NHS of course, but many parents, every day, opt for private scans for the following reasons;

• An NHS appointment was missed, unavailable, made for an unachievable date
• GP failed to send a referral through
• A more relaxed and personal experience
• The Nuchal was not measured as the fetal position was unfavourable
• To check for a nasal bone
• For a second opinion
• More detailed scan

Why might I have this scan?
At the back of a baby’s neck there is a collection of fluid under the skin called Nuchal Translucency. You’re your baby is between 11 and 13+6 weeks old, it can be measured using ultrasound. All babies have some fluid, but many babies with Down’s syndrome have an increased amount.

• Recommended to all pregnant women
• To assess the risks of Down’s, Edward’s, Patau’s syndrome
• To diagnose certain major fetal abnormalities
• To listen to your babies heartbeat
• To confirm the number of babies you are carrying
• To determine your EDD (Estimated Due Date)
• To check that your pregnancy is healthy

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?
Each Mothers’ individual risk factor is analysed by the results from the scan measurement, her age and the blood screening for her pregnancy.

• Check the thickness of fluid checked behind the baby’s neck
• Check the presence / absence of a nasal bone
• Confirm the presence of a heartbeat
• Confirm your estimated due date
• Check baby’s heart rate
• Check baby’s size and development in accordance with dates
• Check baby’s abdominal wall
• Check baby’s stomach and bladder
• Check all four limbs are present
• Site of the placenta
• Check the pregnancy is growing in the womb
• Confirm the number of embryos you are carrying
• Check the blood flow through the fetal heart
• Check the blood flow through the fetal liver
• Check the presence / absence of any physical irregularities
• Check the level of two hormones (free ß-hCG and PAPP-A) in the mother’s blood
• All measurements taken include: NT, CRL and FHR
• Confirm the presence of internal bleeding (which may be vital and require regular scans)
• Crown – Rump Length (CRL) measured if possible. (The CRL is the length of your baby)
• Your ovaries will also be checked

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

What do I get with this scan?

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

This scan is for couples who just can’t wait and would like to know the sex of their baby. We are able to perform them any time after 16 weeks, which is 5 weeks before the NHS. It is very accurate, and can often help parents / family to get excited, prepare rooms, buy clothes, as well as pick names of course.

Why might I have this scan?

• You want to know the gender earlier than the NHS will tell you.
• As a second opinion
• Because it wasn’t available on the NHS
• You changed your mind about wanting to know after your 20 week scan
• A more calm and relaxing environment

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.
What can this scan tell me?

• Confirm fetal age.
• Confirm sex / gender.
• Confirm healthy fetus.
• Check up on baby’s development.
• Check if there are any complications.

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

Not only will this scan establish your baby´s measurements, checking that they are developing within the normal range, but it will also reassure parents and provide valuable information for your midwife.
If you have a concern about the growth or size of your baby, or if you’ve had a previous pregnancy with complications, growth restriction or diabetes, this scan will be particularly beneficial.

Why might I have this scan?

• Establishing your baby´s measurements
• Reassuring for parents
• Valuable information for your midwife.
• Monitor your baby´s growth against clinical data.
• If you’ve had past pregnancy growth problems
• If you’ve had diabetes in your previous pregnancy
• This scan is not available on the NHS.
• As a second opinion
• A more calm and relaxing environment

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Confirm healthy fetus.
• Check up on baby’s development
• Check if there are any complications
• Check baby´s heartbeat
• Measure the circumference / diameter of your baby´s head
• Measure the length of your baby´s leg bone (femur)
• Measure the circumference of the abdomen
• Check the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby
• Check the placenta
• Check blood flow in the umbilical artery

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

Another highly recommended scan for all mothers. This very detailed scan will establish your baby´s measurements of the fetal anatomy, placenta position, amniotic fluid, fetal development, anatomical structures including: head, chest, stomach, kidneys, limbs, spine & heart. These checks will ensure that your baby is developing within the normal range, but it will also reassure parents and provide valuable information for your midwife.

Why might I have this scan?

• Establishing your baby´s measurements
• Reassuring for parents
• Valuable information for your midwife.
• Monitor your baby´s growth against clinical data.
• As a second opinion
• A more calm and relaxing environment

Isn’t this scan available on the NHS?
It can be done on the NHS of course, but many parents, every day, opt for private scans for the following reasons;

• An appointment was missed, unavailable, made for an unachievable date
• GP failed to send a referral through
• A more relaxed and personal experience
• For a second opinion
• More detailed scan

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?
Assessment of your baby’s:

• Head, brain and face
• All four limbs and the position of the hands and feet
• Chest and abdomen including the heart, diaphragm, kidneys, stomach &bladder
• Check baby’s spine
• Check the cord insertion
• The fluid around your baby & placental site
• Confirm healthy fetus
• Check up on baby’s development
• Establish gender
• Check baby´s heartbeat
• Measure the circumference / diameter of your baby´s head
• Measure the length of your baby´s leg bone (femur)
• Measure the circumference of the abdomen
• Check the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby
• Check the placenta
• Check blood flow in the umbilical artery

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.

A presentation scan is ideally performed as late into your pregnancy as possible. It can provide essential information about the position of your baby, if it may breech, and gives your midwife an idea whether your delivery is to be a natural birth or by a caesarean section.

Why might I have this scan?

• To establish your baby´s position (head/breech)
• Verification of fetal well-being
• Reassurance for parents
• Valuable information for your midwife
• A more calm and relaxing environment

How is this scan performed?
It is usually performed ‘transabdominally’, externally over the tummy. In some cases it may be necessary to perform an internal (transvaginal) scan to get better pictures. An internal scan requires a sterile ultrasound probe to be placed a small way into the vagina. The procedure will be fully explained, and will only ever be performed with your consent.

What can this scan tell me?

• Confirms the position of your baby
• Your baby´s heart rate
• The position of the placenta
• Your baby´s growth and size (where possible)
• The amount of amniotic fluid around your baby
• The blood flow in the umbilical artery

What do I get with this scan?
TBC

How can I book an appointment for this scan?
TBC

How do I prepare for this Scan?
We would recommend drinking one to two pints of water approximately 1 hour before the appointment, if this is comfortable for you and please do not empty your bladder. It is advised to have a moderately full bladder as the fluid provides a contrast for the baby scan process and can improve the quality of the images that the scan will produce.