Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring questions. Our Private Dating & Viability Pregnancy Scan is designed to provide you with the profound reassurance and the clear answers you need.

This is often your first opportunity to connect with your baby. Performed by expert sonographers in our private Central London clinic, this scan provides a vital early assessment of your pregnancy's health and progression.

What’s Included in the Dating Scan?

✅ Gestational age calculation (how far along you are)

✅ Estimated due date (EDD)

✅ Fetal heartbeat confirmation

✅ Viability check to ensure a healthy pregnancy

✅ Number of embryos (single or multiple pregnancy)

✅ Location of pregnancy (to exclude ectopic pregnancy)

✅ Full digital report sent on the same day

When is the Best Time for This Scan?

This scan is available from 8 to 22 weeks. The best time for you depends on what you need to know.

For Early Viability (8-10 Weeks)

This is the ideal window if your main goal is reassurance. Often called an "early viability scan," its primary purpose is to confirm the heartbeat, check the location, and give you peace of mind that the pregnancy is progressing.

For Accurate Dating (10-14 Weeks)

This is the most accurate period to establish your Estimated Due Date (EDD). This timeframe, which aligns with the standard NHS dating scan, provides the most precise measurements for planning your antenatal care.

For Later Confirmation (15-22 Weeks)

If you missed your NHS scan, are uncertain of your dates, or simply want the reassurance of a second look, we can perform this scan up to 22 weeks.

The ideal window for a dating scan is between 10 and 13 weeks, when the baby is large enough to measure accurately. However, scans can be performed earlier if needed - from 8 weeks, especially to confirm viability. If you’ve had bleeding, pain, or uncertainty with dates, an early dating scan can offer crucial clarity and peace of mind.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

For the clearest possible scan image, we ask that you arrive with a full bladder. Please drink 1 litre of water 45-60 minutes before your appointment and avoid using the toilet. A full bladder acts as an "acoustic window," giving us a clear view of your uterus and baby.

The Scan (15-20 Minutes)

Your appointment will be in a private, comfortable room with one of our highly-trained sonographers.

1. Trans-abdominal Scan: The scan is normally performed trans-abdominally (a probe is moved over your stomach).
2. Trans-vaginal Scan (If Recommended): In very early pregnancy (8-9 weeks), or if the view is unclear, it can be difficult to see everything. In this case, our specialist will explain and offer a trans-vaginal (internal) scan. This is an entirely safe, painless procedure that provides a much clearer, more detailed image. It will only be performed with your informed consent.

Your scan is conducted in a quiet, private clinical suite by our professionals.

This examination not only confirms your pregnancy but also provides an exciting opportunity to witness your baby's heartbeat and real-time movements. If you are uncertain about your last menstrual period or conception date, our dating ultrasound scan offers invaluable clarity.

Why Choose London's Leading Ultrasound Specialists?

When it comes to your pregnancy, expertise and trust are paramount. As a leading independent clinic, we provide a level of care that sets us apart.

• • • CQC-Certified Clinic: We are fully certified by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the UK's independent regulator of health and social care.
    • Expert-Led Team: Our scans are led by senior sonographers and imaging consultants with extensive NHS and private experience.
    • Advanced Technology: We use state-of-the-art, high-resolution ultrasound equipment to ensure the most accurate and detailed results.
    • No Referral Needed: You do not need a GP or midwife referral. You can book directly for an appointment that suits you.
    • Same-Day Results: You receive your full digital report and images on the same day, with no anxious waiting.
    • Patient-Centric Care: We offer longer, unhurried appointments in a calm, private suite, ensuring you have time to ask every question and feel fully supported.
    • Flexible Appointments: We offer same-day, evening, and weekend appointments to fit your schedule.
    • Competitive pricing with no hidden costs

Dating & Viability Scan Price

Private Dating & Viability Scan — £149

Includes a full digital report and same-day results.

Book online or call our friendly reception team.

Reassurance Starts Here

Pregnancy can be filled with questions. This ultrasound scan offers the first definitive answers and an unforgettable glimpse of your baby's journey.

Book your Dating & Viability Scan today and experience the highest standard of care from London's leading private ultrasound specialists and doctors.