Throughout your pregnancy journey, ultrasound scans play a crucial role in monitoring your baby’s growth and development, as well as ensuring their optimal position within the womb. Below, we provide an informative guide detailing the specific ultrasound scans available at different stages of your pregnancy.
Visual Heartbeat (from 6 weeks):
Witness the remarkable sight of your baby’s heart beating for the first time. This scan, typically conducted around the sixth week of pregnancy, offers an early glimpse into the vitality of your growing baby.
Length of Baby (from 8 weeks):
Around the eighth week of pregnancy, you’ll have the opportunity to observe how your baby is progressing in terms of length. This scan provides valuable insights into your baby’s physical growth, offering reassurance and excitement as you witness their development.
Due Date (from 8 weeks):
At this stage, around the eighth week of pregnancy, we can accurately determine your date of conception and calculate your expected due date (EDD). Knowing these crucial details early on helps you plan and prepare for the arrival of your little one with greater certainty.
Foetal Biometry and Gender (from 15 weeks):
Around the fifteenth week of pregnancy, we can conduct a comprehensive gender scan or, from 20 weeks, a growth scan to measure various aspects of your baby’s anatomy, including the head, tummy, and femur. These measurements provide valuable information about your baby’s growth and development, ensuring everything is progressing as expected.
Audible Heartbeat (from 16 weeks):
Experience the joy of not only seeing but also hearing your baby’s heartbeat. Typically performed around the sixteenth week of pregnancy, this scan allows you to witness the rhythmic sound of your baby’s heart, further strengthening the bond between you and your little one.
Foetal Weight (from 28 weeks):
As you enter the third trimester, around the twenty-eighth week of pregnancy, we provide an estimation of your baby’s weight. This valuable information offers insights into your baby’s health and development, ensuring they are growing appropriately in preparation for birth.
Liquid Volume, Placenta, Presentation (from 32 weeks):
In the final stretch of your pregnancy, around the thirty-second week, we conduct a comprehensive scan to assess various factors critical for a smooth delivery. This includes checking the position of your baby, the health of the placenta, and the volume of amniotic fluid, ensuring everything is optimal for the birthing process.
Scans Provide Reassurance
Our ultrasound scans, performed at specific intervals throughout your pregnancy, serve to monitor and safeguard the well-being of both you and your precious little one, providing invaluable insights and reassurance every step of the way. Just call or get in contact with Baby Scan Studio if you have any questions; our experienced sonographer can help answer any questions you may have.
