Your midwife or doctor will book you a dating scan appointment. It will usually take place at your local hospital ultrasound department. Most scans are carried out by sonographers. You may need to have a full bladder for this scan, as this makes the ultrasound image clearer.

Can you request a dating scan?

You will need to get a referral from your doctor or midwife for a dating scan. Most women can instead have their first scan at 11 to 13 weeks — this is usually called the 12-week scan.

How can I get an early ultrasound UK?

Its natural to be worried if youve had a miscarriage before, but you may not be offered a scan if your GP is happy that your current pregnancy is going well. If you experience any pain or bleeding though, contact your GP or midwife straight away so they can arrange an early scan for you.

Is it worth having an early scan?

Early reassurance scans are a fantastic way to confirm your gestation period and get a rough estimate of your babys due date. Providing that you are at least six weeks into the pregnancy, the sonographer will be able to take measurements of the baby, from the crown to the rump.

Can you see fetus at 6 weeks?

A yolk sac can be seen at 5 1/2 weeks and fetal pole (small embryo) seen at approximately 6 weeks. Ultrasound scans can detect a fetal heartbeat at approximately 6-7 weeks of pregnancy. Trans-abdominal (external) scan may be less accurate at this early stage.

How long does an early scan take?

A scan usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes. However, the sonographer may not be able to get good views if your baby is lying in an awkward position or moving around a lot. If its difficult to get a good image, the scan may take longer or have to be repeated at another time.

How much does it cost to have a private scan?

The private scan prices reported online by Private Health in London and mainly in Harley Street where we are located ranging from £180 to £400 with an average price of £327 for the private abdominal scan.