Antenatal and Obstetric Ultrasound Scans - Hinckley Leicester Midlands UK

There are many and varied reasons why ultrasound scans are performed throughout pregnancy.

In the vast majority of cases, there are clinical indications such as when monitoring the baby's growth. When a mother has had medical conditions that might affect the baby, such as diabetes, more frequent ultrasound examinations may be required.

From time to time we are asked to do a scan because you are anxious about something and you want reassurance.

Most pregnancies proceed without problems. Whenever if you have any doubts we are here to provide the reassurance that you need.

We will show you your baby moving in the womb, the number of babies you are carrying and identify the heartbeat.

If requested a measurement of your baby is taken from its head to bottom (crown to rump up to 14 weeks) to establish the gestational age of the baby. After 14 weeks this is calculated by head measurements, thus calculating the expected date of delivery. Additionally, it is used to determine the number of babies along with their gestational age.

We offer this scan with no waiting list, therefore reducing anxiety. We recommend that you come with a full bladder. This scan does not replace your NHS scan it complements it and offers extra reassurance. If an ultrasound reveals that the baby has a heartbeat, the odds of miscarriage drop drastically.

This package consists of:

• Appointment time approx 15 mins.
• Scan Period: 10 – 18 weeks.
• 2 x b/w prints in 2D.
• Confirm number of Babies.
• Identify Heartbeat.
• Allow you time to watch your baby moving in the womb.

2d gender determination scan
This scan is performed after 20 weeks and is to determine the sex of the baby only.

On an ultrasound scan a female fetus will show three parallel bright white lines within the genital area, which denotes the labia.

The absence of the penis must not be taken as sufficient evidence of the fetus being a girl. The 3-lines sign which denotes the labia in the fetus is a very valid and accurate indication of the female gender.

The male fetus will express a round bulbous area within the genital area which is the scrotum and penis. This sometimes can be seen on screen as an appearance similar to a profile of a small snail.

• 15 minute appointment
• 2 x B&W Photos in 2D
• Confirmation of Gender
• 10% discount on a 3D Scan

We strongly recommend having your 20 week anomaly scan before having this scan.

2d gender determination scan
• As above
• 4 x B&W Photos in 2D
• DVD of 2D Scan: Approx. 10 minutes in length
• 10% discount on a 3D Scan

We strongly recommend having your 20 week anomaly scan before having this scan. Please note sometimes it is impossible to determine baby's gender due to position and we state that fetal sexing is only 95% accurate. If there is any doubt as to determining the gender we offer a free rescan.

• 15 Minute appointment
• 4 x B&W Photos in 2D
• Wellbeing Check
• Heartbeat
• Blood Flow
• Placenta Presentation
• Baby Presentation: cephalic (head down) or breech (head up)

This scan is offered between 35 - 42 weeks gestation to identify whether baby is cephalic(head down) or breech (head up). This examination will take 15 minutes and2D images are supplied as black and white photographs. However very late gestation may produce sub optimal 2D images.

Please note this package is for the purpose of entertainment, wellbeing and assurance. The scan is not performed as a check for foetal abnormalities; also gender determination may not be possible at this stage. However very late gestation may produce sub optimal 2D images.

We also review your baby’s growth and wellbeing if requested.

Please see our frequently asked questions page on factors that determine good images.