This video highlights the significance of 4d Ultrasound Scans

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What is a 4D Ultrasound Scan?

4D Ultrasound scans are a way of getting real-time moving images of your baby whilst still in your womb. They are carried out on special 4D Ultrasound Machines.

When can I have a 4D scan done?

You can have a 4d ultrasound scan done from week 26 of your pregnancy. Most 4d scans are completed between weeks 26-32 as your baby is fully developed and is moving around freely in your womb. Usually after 32 weeks your baby’s movements are more restricted due to it’s size and you may not get the best images.

Where can I have a 4d ultrasound baby scan done?

There are a number of clinics throughout the UK. Please click here to find the larger map of the UK Clinics, click on a pointer on the map to find your nearest clinic. You will then be redirected to that clinic’s website.

What you need to know before selecting a clinic ?

Most parents look forward to the ultrasound scan as it is a time when they finally get to see their new baby boy or girl as it grows inside the womb. You can see your child on an ultrasound scan at different terms in your pregnancy, this depends if you want a 2d, 3d or 4d ultrasound scan as they will show you different images at different times. It is advised that you have a 4d (video image showing your baby moving) between 26 and 30 weeks. Choosing a clinic for your 4d ultrasound scan is an important part of the pregnancy process. Having the scan is going to reveal what could possibly be life changing information about your unborn child so you need to make sure that the qualifications of the consultants and sonographers, the standards of the clinic, and the accuracy of their equipment are all as they should be and everyone has the correct qualifications and licenses. Click here to read more…

What is an inconclusive Scan?

What does an Inconclusive Scan result mean?
There are three main reasons you may receive an inconclusive scan result:

• it is simply too early to see the pregnancy or,
• the pregnancy is not growing as it should or
• there is a possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.

If at your appointment it is was not possible to confirm whether your pregnancy is ongoing or not you will be asked to return back and be rescanned 7 – 10 days time.

4D Ultrasound scans are a way of getting real-time moving images of your baby whilst still in your womb. They are carried out on special 4D Ultrasound Machines.

When can I have a 3d 4D baby scan done?

You can have a 4d ultrasound scan done from week 26 of your pregnancy. Most 4d scans are completed between weeks 26-32 as your baby is fully developed and is moving around freely in your womb. Usually after 32 weeks your baby’s movements are more restricted due to it’s size and you may not get the best images.

Where can I have a 3d/4d ultrasound baby scan done?

There are a number of clinics throughout the UK. Please click on where can I have a 3d/4d baby Ultrasound scan done? to find your nearest clinic. You will then be redirected to that clinic’s website.

What you need to know before selecting a clinic ?

Choosing a clinic for your 4d ultrasound scan is an important part of the pregnancy process. Click 4d ultrasound scans faq to read more…

What is an inconclusive Scan?

What does an Inconclusive Scan result mean?
There are three main reasons you may receive an inconclusive scan result: Click inconclusive scan to read more

This is only a guide.

Dates, prices, scan details and descriptions will vary from clinic to clinic. Please look at map to find clinic nearest to you to see their current offers.

Early Pregnancy Scan (5 – 8 weeks)

Prices start from £25 (10 – 15 mins)

2D scan for viability.

Early Pregnancy Scan (9 – 13 weeks)

Prices start from £55 (15 – 20 mins)

2D scan for viability, dating and reassurance

Reassurance Scan (14 weeks onwards)

Prices start from £80 (20 – 25 mins)

2D scan with optional sexing – from 22 weeks only

Detailed Scan (22 weeks onwards)

Prices start from £145 (30 mins)

2D/3D scan (22 weeks onwards)

Optional sexing – from 22 weeks only

Gender Scan (22 weeks onwards)

Prices start from £100 (30 mins)

4D Ultrasound Scan (40 – 45 mins)

Prices start from £100

2D/3D/4D scans (23 weeks – 26 weeks recommended)

DVD movie, generally 25-30 mins

Presentation Scan (15-20 mins)

Prices from £55 (from 35 weeks)

Confirmation of Foetal (Fetal) Presentation.

Location of Placenta.

Check for low Umbilical Cord position using Colour Doppler.