Viability Scan/Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan
7 to 16 weeks
£120 by our Specialist Sonographers
£150 by Miss Bamfo, Consultant Obstetrician (from 9 weeks)
The viability scan is the first scan of pregnancy.
Whilst many clinics offer this scan at 6 weeks, our expert specialists believe it is best to wait until at least 7 weeks if you have no concerns because it will allow you to see the early anatomy which will make the scan even more reassuring and avoid dissapointment.
Specialist scans are available if you have had recurrent miscarriage, are having fertility treatment / IVF , you have early pregnancy pain or bleeding or have had a previous ectopic pregnancy.
This scan will:
Check heart beat and viability
Confirm the number of fetuses
Pregnancy dating
15 minute appointment
Printed report
2 black and white prints
1 glossy photo
Gift bag
GP referral not required
Transvaginal/internal scans if views are not clear on transabdominal scan
Reassurance if you are not sure of your dates
Reassurance if you have had an IVF/Fertility Pregnancy
Reassurance if you have had an ectopic pregnancy
Reassurance if you have had a previous miscarriage
Questions about having a viability scan explained
The NHS does not routinely offer viability scans. So if you are pregnant, a private viability scan can be a way to rest your mind about your pregnancy. It may be your first pregnancy and you may not know what to expect. If you have had fertility treatment, having a viability scan can reassure you.
Yes, a viability scan can show that you are going to have twins.
An early viability scan can be performed from 6 weeks but we believe it is better to wait until 7 weeks if you have no concerns.
No, early viability scans are not known to be harmful and do not hurt the baby and do not cause miscarriage.
We will provide you with a report on the day of the findings of the scan. Sometimes, scans may show an unexpected finding that a miscarriage has occurred, or the scan is not able to confirm an ongoing pregnancy. Where this happens, we will refer you to your GP or a private gynaecologist for further diagnosis and management.
For mums undergoing fertility treatment, we offer reassurance scans because we know that the first trimester especially can be an anxious time. Sometimes pregnancy symptoms can cause concern especially if there has been a long journey to pregnancy. Our scans are performed by senior sonographers and doctors for that extra reassurance
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