Pregnancy Scans

Pregnancy Scans

There are lots of different reasons why people choose to have private pregnancy scans and no right or wrong time to have one – whatever stage you are at in your pregnancy, you will find that a scan can provide you with invaluable information about the health and development of your baby.

You might simply want to make sure that there is definitely a heartbeat at 6 weeks, or you may have been told that there is a potential problem and want a second opinion before deciding what to do next. Whatever your reason, you can be sure that Victoria will perform a thorough scan and give you as much time and explanation as you need.

We give the scans different names depending on when we do them and glean different information from them depending on how far into your pregnancy you are. You may already have a clear idea of what you want but below is a very brief summary of the main types of scan to help you decide what is right for you.

More information about each scan is available by following the links, but if you are still not sure, please do contact us and we will be very happy to advise you and make sure you get the most out of your experience at Beard Mill Clinic.

  • Viability Scan

    This is usually carried out between 6 and 11 weeks and allows you to see and hear the baby’s heart beat for the first time and monitor the baby’s early development. It is particularly helpful if you have pain or bleeding in the first few weeks or are very unsure of how pregnant you might be.

    Viability Scan

  • Nuchal Translucency Scan

    This is a very detailed scan and blood test to assess the likelihood of common fetal abnormalities such as Down's Syndrome.

    Nuchal Translucency Scan

  • Non Invasive Prenatal Test (Harmony)

    This is the new non-invasive prenatal testing which allows you to screen for Down's Syndrome with over 99% accuracy.

    Non Invasive Prenatal Test

  • Anomaly Scan

    This is a thorough scan performed between 19 and 23 weeks to check the structure and development of the baby.

    Anomaly Scan

  • Wellbeing Scan

    This looks at the baby’s growth and checks that there is no sign that the baby is starting to struggle. It is usually carried out between 28 and 36 weeks, but can be done at other times if there are any concerns.

    Wellbeing Scan

  • 3D/4D Scans

    This scan is best done between 26 and 28 weeks and gives you a fascinating glimpse of your baby before he or she is born.

    3D/4D Scans

  • Gender Scan

    From 17 weeks onwards a scan can be done to look at the baby’s gender.

    Gender Scan

  • Other Scans & Tests

    We also carry out a number of other scans and blood tests, including Cervical Assessment, Presentation Scans, Endometrial Thickness Scans, Group B strep screening, Toxoplasmosis, CMV and Parvovirus screening and hCG testing.

    Other Scans & Tests

"We were very impressed with the setup of the clinic, beautiful facilities and extremely professional. Our experience was second to none, with speedy response with test result and lovely clear scan photos."

Amy, Deddington