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- hello@babyscanroom.com.uk
- Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 8:00pm By appointment only
We know you may have a few questions before your pregnancy scan. From preparing for your appointment to what to expect on the day, you’ll find helpful answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
Ultrasound has been used during pregnancy for many years. At The Baby Scan Room, scans are carried out responsibly, with ultrasound exposure kept to the minimum necessary and in line with recognised professional safety guidance.
Our scans are non-diagnostic and are designed to provide reassurance and an opportunity to see your baby. They do not replace your routine NHS antenatal care, screening or diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
Yes. The Baby Scan Room is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. We are committed to maintaining high standards of care, safety and professionalism.
Yes. We follow recognised professional ultrasound safety guidance, including guidance from the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), and are committed to safe and responsible ultrasound practice.
No. You do not need a referral from your GP, midwife or hospital to book a scan with us.
No. Scans at The Baby Scan Room are additional to your NHS maternity care and should never replace routine NHS appointments, screening or medically indicated ultrasound scans.
If we identify something during your appointment that may require further assessment, we will explain our concerns to you and advise you on the appropriate next steps, including contacting the relevant NHS healthcare professional or service where necessary.
You can have an Early Pregnancy Scan from 7 weeks onwards. From 8 weeks, we can also estimate the gestational age of your pregnancy and provide an estimated due date.
From around 7 weeks, a heartbeat can usually be visualised on the scan. However, this can vary depending on how early the pregnancy is and individual circumstances.
We will confirm the pregnancy, visualise your baby's heartbeat where appropriate, check whether there is a single or multiple pregnancy, and from 8 weeks estimate the gestational age and due date.
Yes. We recommend arriving with a comfortably full bladder, as this can help improve visibility during an early pregnancy scan.
Yes. Partners and family members are welcome to share the experience with you.
You will receive 2 printed black & white images to take home with you at the end of your appointment.
We understand that early pregnancy can feel particularly worrying after a previous loss. Our Early Pregnancy Scan offers a calm and supportive environment where we can confirm your pregnancy and visualise your baby's heartbeat where appropriate, providing reassurance at this early stage.
Gender determination is 99.9% accurate from 14 weeks, although no ultrasound scan can guarantee 100% accuracy.
Sometimes your baby may be in a position that makes it difficult to determine the gender. We may ask you to move around or take a short walk to encourage your baby to change position. If we are still unable to determine the gender, we will arrange a complimentary rescan.
Yes. Partners and family members are welcome to join you and share this special experience.
Where possible, we'll give you a complimentary 4D sneak peek during your Gender Scan. This will depend on your baby's position and visibility on the day.
Yes. From 14 weeks, you will be able to listen to your baby's heartbeat during your scan.
That's absolutely fine. Just let us know at the beginning of your appointment and we can keep the gender hidden from you, ready for your chosen gender reveal.
Please arrive around 10 minutes before your appointment. We recommend coming with a comfortably full bladder, as this can help improve visibility during your scan.
The best time to enjoy a 4D baby scan is between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. During this stage, your baby has developed more features while still having enough room to move, giving you the best opportunity to enjoy beautiful 4D images.
If your baby isn't in a suitable position to obtain the best 4D images, we'll advise you during your appointment. Where appropriate and subject to clinic policy, we'll invite you back for a complimentary rescan.
Our Standard Package includes 2 black & white printed images and 2 colour printed images. Our Premium Package includes 4 black & white printed images, 4 colour printed images, plus a USB containing your full scan recording and all your scan images.
Yes. We welcome partners and close family members to share this special experience with you. Our scan room provides a calm and comfortable environment for you to enjoy seeing your baby together.
Yes. During your 4D scan, you'll have the opportunity to listen to your baby's heartbeat as part of your experience.
There's no special preparation required for your 4D scan. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before your appointment. Staying well hydrated in the days leading up to your scan may help improve image quality.
Yes. We are pleased to offer 4D scans for twin pregnancies. A £10 twin pregnancy surcharge applies to both our Standard and Premium packages.
Our reassurance scan is available from 16 weeks of pregnancy onwards. It's ideal if you'd like some extra reassurance between your routine NHS appointments or simply want to enjoy some special time seeing your baby.
Your appointment lasts approximately 10 minutes. During your scan, you'll have the opportunity to spend precious time with your baby, listen to their heartbeat and enjoy a relaxed experience in our calm, welcoming clinic. You'll also receive two printed black & white images to take home.
During your scan, we will visualise your baby's heartbeat, observe your baby's movements and position, and provide reassurance at the time of your appointment. Our Reassurance Scan is not a diagnostic medical examination and does not replace your routine NHS maternity care.
Yes. During your reassurance scan you'll have the opportunity to listen to your baby's heartbeat, provided this is appropriate for your stage of pregnancy and your baby's position.
Yes. Your reassurance scan includes two printed black & white images to take home and treasure.
Yes. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before your appointment with a comfortably full bladder, as this helps us obtain the best possible images during your reassurance scan. Please continue to drink water as normal before your appointment, but avoid making yourself uncomfortable.
Yes. We welcome partners and close family members to share this special experience with you. If you have any questions about the number of guests attending, please don't hesitate to contact us before your appointment.
Contact
Please get in touch. Our friendly team will be happy to help with any queries and make sure you feel informed and prepared before your appointment.