Dating Scan
A dating scan uses your baby’s measurements to confirm how many weeks pregnant you are and give you an estimated due date.
Dating Scan: £80
Available from 8 to 16 weeks gestation, our Dating Scan measures gestational age from the first day of your last menstrual period, offering an estimated date of delivery. This scan is crucial for planning and preparing for the upcoming stages of pregnancy.
What does Our dating scan include?
- A dating and assessment report
- Two 2D black and white images in a mounted card frame
- Free 4D sneak preview (optional from 12 to 22 weeks)
- A possible transvaginal/internal scan if views are not clear
- 15 minute appointment
- No GP referral required
Please note:
We only scan patients over the age of 18 years. For multiple pregnancies, there is an additional charge of £25
Early Dating Scan – Available from 8 to 16 Weeks
When you reach around your 12 weeks of pregnancy, you will be offered an ultrasound scan. This appointment is routine for every pregnant woman, and your midwife will make the dating scan ultrasound appointment with you. You may or may not have already had an early pregnancy scan to confirm the pregnancy after your first positive test, but an 8-week scan will be able to provide you with much clearer pictures than between six and eight weeks.
What happens at a dating scan pregnancy?
Generally, at 8 weeks of pregnancy, the ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves from a probe that is then passed over the tummy to provide us with an image of your baby, safely and non-invasively. You may find the ultrasound gel a little cold at first, but an ultrasound offers a great way to see your baby’s development. The 12-week scan is an exciting stage, as you can hear your baby’s heartbeat and see them on the screen.
If you are 8 weeks pregnant, why not book with one of our professional sonographers today? You can visit us at our ultrasound clinics in the UK. As part of the NHS screening programmes, you will be very well looked after.
Find out exactly how many weeks you are
With our private pregnancy dating scan, we measure gestational age from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period to the current date, which also allows us to give you an estimated date of delivery. During the scan, we will also measure the crown-rump length of your baby (CRL) and use these measurements to help determine an accurate gestational age in weeks.
Knowing how far you are into your pregnancy will be incredibly helpful throughout the process. All our scans are performed by qualified sonographers who have plenty of experience in pregnancy scanning.
Your sonographer will apply slight pressure on your tummy to get the best image we can of your baby’s body, and you can rest assured that most scans are carried out with no complications. Despite this, some babies like to lie in an awkward position, meaning we may struggle to get a clear image. In many cases, the earlier you have your pregnancy dating ultrasound, the more accurate it will be at estimating your baby’s due date.
What is the purpose of a dating scan?
Private Dating Scans include the verification of the fetal gestation age. Measurements of the CRL (crown-rump length) will be taken and it will be confirmed whether you are carrying one or multiple babies. Remember, if this is your first scan, you must go to all ultrasound scan appointments with a full bladder!
Book a dating scan today!
Booking a scan with us couldn’t be easier, simply Book Online, give us a call on 0203 960 7960, or email us at info@ultrasoundplus.co.uk
FAQ’s
What Is a Dating Scan?
A dating scan (also known as a 12 week scan) is your first glimpse of your baby and one of the most exciting milestones of pregnancy. Performed between 8 to 16 weeks, this ultrasound measures your baby’s crown-rump length (CRL) to accurately confirm how far along you are and estimate your due date.
How accurate are dating scans?
We strive to be as accurate as possible at our Ultrasound Plus clinics. Typically, the earlier you can come in for a dating scan, the more accurate your estimated due date will be. It’s worth keeping in mind that only around 5% of babies are actually born on their expected due date.
Is a dating scan measured from conception?
Who will perform my dating scan?
Our accredited sonographers use top-tier equipment for your scan, ensuring expert care.
When is too early for a dating scan?
A dating scan is best done between 8 to 16 weeks of pregnancy. Before 7 weeks, it’s often too early to see or measure the baby accurately, so waiting until around 8 weeks gives the most reliable results and reduces the need for a repeat scan.
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