Our Frequently Asked Questions

Ultrasound has been widely used in medical imaging since the 1960s. In medical circles it is recognised as an extremely useful and safe tool; There is no evidence that diagnostic ultrasound has ever produced any harm to adults, children or the human foetus and embryo. However we follow the British Medical Ultrasound Society’s guidance for the safe use of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.

Yes. We always recommend bringing your hospital notes and any recent scan reports with you to your scan appointment. This is imported if the sonographer needs to compare your last scan measurements and/or need to refer you to your local NHS provider for further checks.

We only serve adults over the age of 18 years old.

Our scans are performed “only” by fully qualified, NHS-registered and regulated Sonographers, which follow the latest safety guidelines.

The health and wellbeing of you and your baby is our priority.

We will discuss your ultrasound scan findings during your scan appointment and explain everything. You will receive your scan report at your appointment before you leave.

If the sonographer believes that there is any area that needs to be brought to your attention, they will discuss their findings openly with you. In these circumstances, we will refer you, with your consent, to your NHS care provider for ongoing further checks and we provide you with a written report. It is your responsibility to ensure that you then consult without delay, your NHS care provider.  We have a robust referral pathway and follow medical guidelines. We will assist you during the referral procedure to keep you safe and will offer the best quality in care.

Yes. Sharing the scan experience is one of the most wonderful moments of your pregnancy. You can bring additional 3 guests with you. We would ask that children be accompanied by at least one adult. However please be aware, some scan appointments require a transvaginal scan, which we advise not to bring children or larger group of guests with you.

No. You can book your scan appointment directly without any referral. If you have any concerns about your health, it can be useful to have scan results ready to discuss with your GP to reduce any waiting times.

We offer same day appointment slots, without long waiting times.

We will give you same day clear written report. Your scan report will advise you if any further steps are necessary. If your sonographer believes that there is any area of your baby’s development that needs to be brought to your attention, they will discuss their findings openly with you. In these circumstances, we will refer you, with your consent, to your NHS care provider for ongoing further checks and provide you with a written report. It is your responsibility to ensure that you then consult without delay, your NHS care provider.

Our sonographers are highly skilled & experienced in pregnancy ultrasound scanning, and able to offer trans-abdominal and trans-vaginal scans.

While most ultrasound scans are performed over the tummy (abdominal), sometimes a trans-vaginal scan is necessary. We will always explain clear the process and obtain your consent. Our sonographer will always discuss this with you and will let you know if a trans-vaginal scan is required. Pregnancy scans before eight weeks of pregnancy are often ideally performed as a transvaginal scan. This will allow the clearest view.

At this very early stage of pregnancy, we recommend do not bring children for this scan appointment.

Fertility scans and women health scans are best performed as transvaginal scans.

We start offering ultrasound scans from 6weeks of gestation.

Note – if your menstrual cycle/period are irregular afirst positive pregnancy test should be minimum 2weeks before your appointment.

Please check on our website – all our range of scan packages. This will show you  for which scan types – which optimum stage of pregnancy we recommend.

No. We strongly advise you, that this scan is in addition to your NHS routine diagnostic scan appointments and will not replace any of your NHS routine diagnostic scan appointments. Please attend to all your NHS appointment.

That’s absolutely fine. Just let the sonographer know to the beginning of your scan appointment and we will not disclose the gender of your baby.

We will discuss your ultrasound scan findings during your scan appointment and explain everything.

You will receive your scan report at your appointment before you leave. If the sonographer recommend seeing your NHS care provider for ongoing further checks, please provide your report to your healthcare provider.

It is your responsibility to ensure to consult your NHS care provider without any delay.

(Please see our T&C’s for additional details) We have a robust referral pathway and follow medical guidelines. We will assist you during the referral procedure to keep you safe and will offer the best quality in care.

Yes, we’re happy to check your baby’s gender during a reassurance scan if you’d like us to.

However, if it’s not clearly visible on the day, we don’t offer a rescan, as this isn’t the main purpose of the appointment. If you specifically want to find out your baby’s sex, we recommend booking our Wellbeing & Gender Scan.

You can bring up to 5 guests with you, including children, to share this special experience.

Absolutely. Many parents prefer to find out their baby’s sex at birth. If that’s your choice, just let us know at the start of your scan, and the sonographer will ask you to look away at key moments to keep it a surprise.

If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to help.

A 2D scan provides traditional black-and-white images, which are used for standard medical checks.

A 4D scan shows a real-time, moving 3D image of your baby using advanced imaging technology. You’ll be able to see your baby’s face and movements, giving you a special glimpse of their personality.

We use high-definition “HD Live” software to add lifelike detail, including realistic skin tones, lighting, and shadow. This allows you to watch your baby move in real time during the scan.