Now Offering Early Pregnancy Scans From 6.5 Weeks (Transvaginal)
Looking for peace of mind earlier in your pregnancy? At Ultrascan, you can now book an early pregnancy scan from 6.5 weeks gestation. This scan is performed transvaginally to provide detailed, high-resolution images at this early stage.
Scan Includes:
– Determine if intra-uterine pregnancy
– Detection of gestational sac and yolk sac
– Fetal pole and heartbeat (if visible)
– Report sent to your GP if required
– Images sent via WhatsApp/email
– Time for questions and support
– Scan carried out by Registered Midwife Sonographer
Before You Book:
– You must be at least 6 weeks + 3 days from your last period (28 Day regular cycle)
– You must have no active bleeding that would contraindicate a vaginal scan
– This scan is not suitable for gender determination or 3D imaging
– Transvaginal scan will be explained and consent requested on the day
What can I expect on
the day?
Our receptionist will give you a short form to fill out to collect some information about your history, name, contact details and date of birth.
Once your form is complete, our midwife sonographer will call you into the scan room to begin your ultrasound scan which will last approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Our scan rooms are equipped with large medical-grade LED screens to allow you to see your baby’s heartbeat at your scan.
After your scan you can select your favourite scan images from our touchscreen displays and have them printed on our professional-grade photo printer and emailed or sent via Whatsapp to allow you to immediately share with family and friends.
You will be allowed 1 guest per appointment, Children are not allowed to attend the 6.5 week Transvaginal Ultrasound scan (They are allowed attend for our 8 week transabdominal early pregnancy scan)
What does an Early
Pregnancy Scan include?
- 2D scan images sent to your WhatsApp or email
- 5 glossy black & white small scan photo prints
- 2 scan photos professionally printed in 6”x4”
- A chance to see your baby’s heartbeat.
- Check your Due Date
FAQ
HOW MUCH IS A 6.5 WEEK TRANSVAGINAL EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN?
An Early Pregnancy Scan with UltraScan Ireland costs €125. See above for details of what is included in this price.
WHEN CAN I HAVE IT DONE?
The Early Pregnancy Scan is recommended from 6 to 14-weeks gestation.
If clients present to us earlier than the recommended 6.5 weeks gestation they will require a repeat ultrasound appointment at a cost of 50% of original scan price.
HOW IS IT DONE?
Our highly-trained midwife sonographer will use ultrasound equipment and a scanning device that is placed internally. Sound waves are produced by the equipment, then the software translates these sound waves into an image.
WHAT IF I AM LATE FOR MY SCAN?
Clients should try to arrive 5 minutes before appointments to fill out forms. We are extremely busy and unfortunately, if someone misses their allotted time we will not be able to see them and you will have to rebook a new appointment.
WHAT CAN BE SEEN DURING AN EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN?
At 6.5 weeks gestational age we can detect the baby’s heartbeat through a trans-vaginal examination. We can get a 2-dimensional picture of the baby at this stage. 3D ultrasound imaging is not achievable at this stage of pregnancy because the baby is not developed enough yet for the 3D scan to be effective.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY EARLY SCAN?
With UltraScan you can have your scan images and videos sent to you via Whatsapp or email. This enables you to share them easily and download them for safekeeping.
You will also receive 5 glossy black & white small scan photo prints and your two favourite scan pictures professionally printed in 6”x4” photos.
CAN I BRING ANYONE WITH ME TO THE SCAN?
We are currently allowing 1 guest to attend appointments with each client (no children are allowed).
CAN I BUY A GIFT VOUCHER?
Yes, you can purchase an UltraScan gift voucher by calling us on (01) 429 5710. This makes a great gift for any mother-to-be.
SHOULD I HAVE A FULL BLADDER FOR AN EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN?
No a full bladder is not required for our 6.5 week transvaginal scan.
CAN I SEE IF I'M HAVING TWINS AT AN EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN?
Yes, we will be able to see if you are expecting twins (or triplets, or more!) during your Early Pregnancy Scan. During the scan, we can see how many fetuses you’re carrying, as well as how many placentas and gestational sacs there are.
WILL MY EARLY PREGNANCY SCAN BE IN 2D OR 3D?
Our Early Pregnancy Scans are performed in 2D.
