the health and position of your placenta.This scan, known as the 20-week or fetal anomaly scan shows: may be used with a nuchal translucency scan to check the chance of the baby having Down's syndrome, Edward's syndrome and Patau's syndrome.can see if you are having more than 1 baby.confirms the estimated due date by looking at your baby's size.What are the scans looking for in pregnancy? At 11 to 14 weeks The CQC have more information about choosing a baby scanning service. If the service is not registered they may be practising illegally and without the right insurance. These will charge you a fee for doing the scan.Īll ultrasound scanning services that check your baby’s health must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). There are also independent (private) baby scanning services that offer ultrasound scans. Most people have their ultrasound scans at their local NHS hospital. Some hospitals will print a picture of your baby for you to keep, but in some places you may need to pay a small fee for it. This sends pictures of your baby to a computer screen. The scanner (sonographer) will spread a gel over your stomach and then roll a small scanning device around the area where the gel is. They do not cause any harm you or your baby.ĭuring the scan, you will lie on your back on an examining table.
How do ultrasound scans work?Īn ultrasound scan uses sound waves to show your baby on a screen. Most hospitals do not let you take children to these scans but you can check this with your midwife. You can bring your partner, a friend or a family member to your scans. Seeing your baby for the first time can feel like an exciting event. Like all the other tests and procedures, you can choose whether to have these scans. Some hospitals offer extra scans, for example to check your baby’s growth. You will be offered 2 ultrasound scans between 11-14 and 18-21 weeks as part of your antenatal care.
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