What will I see?
In this scan, we will confirm your baby’s heartbeat, size and estimate your due date with impressive accuracy.
Depending on which week you have your scan, will depend on what you see as your baby is growing rapidly (approx 1mm per day)!
At eight weeks, your baby will measure about 1.6cm with a heart rate of about 160 beats-per-minute in which case you will be able to make out their head, body and developing limbs.
At nine weeks, your baby is almost fully formed, making it easier to make out their little limbs.
At ten weeks, your baby measures around 3.8cm and you might see them make slight movements.
When can I get an Early
Pregnancy Scan?
We perform our Early Pregnancy Scan abdominally between 8 and 14 weeks. The earlier this pregnancy scan is done, the more accurate it is at estimating your baby’s due date.
Due Date Estimations made during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are generally within 3 – 5 days of accuracy.
If you are unsure of your gestational age, click on the Due Date Calculator link below:
What are the
benefits?
The most accurate time for the due date calculation is between 8 and 11 weeks pregnant.
This is because your baby is growing so quickly that there is a big difference in size from week to week. Also, the baby cannot bend and twist very much yet, so the length of the body is fairly constant.
An Early Pregnancy Scan can be extremely settling in the angst-ridden first weeks of pregnancy.
Expectant parents often seek out our services when they are dissatisfied with the date of their first public hospital scan.
Public maternity hospitals in Ireland can schedule your first scan as late as 21 weeks, meaning you’re more than halfway through your pregnancy by the time you get that reassurance which gives you the confidence to share your news.
What can I expect on
the day?
When you arrive at UltraScan you will be greeted by one of our amazing receptionists.
Our receptionist will give you a short form to fill out to collect some basic information like your name, contact details and date of birth.
Once your form is complete, your sonographer will call you into the scan room to begin your ultrasound scan which will last approximately 15 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 3 guests per appointment (including children).
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