Why Are Wellbeing Scans And Checks Out As Part Of Your Scan?

In the UK, routine scans through the NHS are not typically offered to women after approximately 20 weeks of pregnancy. Nevertheless, there are compelling reasons to undergo a later ultrasound, prompting the consideration of a private Reassurance Scan or Growth Scan for monitoring your baby's health and your own during the latter half of your pregnancy.

Understanding Your Wellbeing Check

Wellbeing Checks are performed routinely by BabyScan in Ashford as part of all our private ultrasound examinations conducted following the routine mid-pregnancy Anatomy Scan from the NHS. These scans can be performed anytime between 24 weeks and the culmination of your pregnancy. Whether opting for a single scan or a series, the objective is to ensure the well-being of you and your baby as well as measuring growth or providing reassurance. During the scan, measurements of your baby's growth are taken, and a comprehensive assessment of health and development is conducted. While obtaining clear views of all organs becomes challenging as the baby grows, the scan includes checks on the placenta and umbilical cord, along with a Doppler scan to evaluate blood flow through the umbilical cord.

When and Why to Have A Scan For Wellbeing

The decision on the number of ultrasound scans during pregnancy is yours to make. Additional scans are entirely safe if you desire more frequent glimpses of your baby. It is advisable to consult your antenatal care provider to determine the appropriate tests and scans based on your individual circumstances. Medical reasons for a baby scan may include monitoring issues like a low-lying placenta, investigating abnormalities from previous scans, checking on the baby's growth, especially if previous scans indicated size variations, and extra monitoring for high-risk pregnancies, such as expecting twins or experiencing complications like pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes.

The Advantages Of An Extra Scan For Wellbeing

There are several good reasons to consider an extra scan that covers wellbeing:

• Reassure yourself about your baby's well-being and the expected progress.
• Enhance the bonding experience with your baby, accompanied by additional scan pictures and videos.
• Discover your baby's gender if it was not determined during previous scans or if you've had a change of preference.

When Can You Schedule A Scan?

Any scan can be performed starting from the 7th week of pregnancy. Reassurance scans offer peace of mind by confirming your pregnancy and ensuring your baby's health. They can be conducted up until the 14th week. To schedule 4D Scans in Ashford, Kent, book online at Baby Scan Studio.