An Early Pregnancy Scan (sometimes also called a Viability Scan or Dating Scan) provides reassurance in this very early stage of your pregnancy. A pregnancy can be seen on scan from as early as 6 weeks from the first day of your last period (LMP). We should be able to see a heartbeat from 6 weeks.

Can you have a scan at 5 weeks?

In viable pregnancies, trans-vaginal (internal) scans should be able to detect a gestation sac from 5 weeks of pregnancy. A yolk sac can be seen at 5 1/2 weeks gestation. Trans-abdominal (external) scan may be less accurate at this early 5 week stage.

How early can you get scanned?

The earliest pregnancy scans are usually offered from just 7 weeks. We are already able to get pictures of your baby through an abdominal ultrasound at this early stage of pregnancy. The ultrasound probe is simply moved across your belly to create pictures of your baby.

Can you have a scan at 4 weeks pregnant?

4 weeks of pregnancy is a little early for an ultrasound scan. In most countries, the first scan of a pregnant woman takes place between weeks 8 and 14. Its usually followed by another scan at 18-21 weeks.

When can you go for a scan when pregnant?

A dating scan can be used to confirm your due date if you are unsure of your last menstrual period or your date of conception. It is usually offered to pregnant women from 10 weeks to 13 weeks gestation, but can be carried out any time from 6 weeks.

What can you see on scan at 5 weeks?

At this stage, the only things youll likely see are the yolk sac and the gestational sac. Its possible that the sonographer might be able to point out the embryo, which at this stage is likely a tiny white curled object. Surrounding the embryo is the yolk sac, which will look like a small white circle.