Dating Scan (8-22 Weeks)
£100.00
A dating scan is a fast and safe way to confirm the date of your pregnancy from 8 weeks onward. If you are excited to know your due date and you are not sure of your last menstrual period or the date of conception, we recommend you to do the dating ultrasound scan. During the Dating scan, the size of your Baby will be measured (from head to bottom). This measurement will provide a relatively precise estimate of the age of your pregnancy.
If you decide to have a Dating scan, it will probably be your first scan when you will also be able to see the heartbeat and check for any movement.
You do NOT need a referral to do this scan.
If you have this scan after week 10, it would be a transabdominal scan. On some occasions, such as when the scan is done before week 10 of pregnancy, you may also be advised to have a transvaginal scan. Your clinician will discuss that with you.
For an abdominal dating ultrasound, you will be asked to drink 1 liter of water 1 hour before your appointment and keep your bladder full.