This is an ultrasound examination that is usually carried out vaginally but can be done abdominally at around 7 weeks onwards. It aims to determine the number of fetuses present and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally inside the uterus.

How early can you do a viability scan?

This is an ultrasound examination that is usually carried out vaginally at 6-10 weeks of pregnancy. The aims of this scan are to determine the number of embryos present and whether the pregnancy is progressing normally inside the uterus.

Can I request a scan before 12 weeks?

You wont usually be offered a scan before youre 10 weeks pregnant. But you may have a scan before 10 weeks if there are signs of pregnancy problems, including pain and bleeding.

Is it worth having a scan at 6 weeks?

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.