Private Baby Scans near Bishopbriggs
Private Baby Scans near Bishopbriggs
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Families in Bishopbriggs can visit our premium Bearsden clinic for private pregnancy scans, including early pregnancy, reassurance, gender and 3D/4D appointments. You’ll find us at 19 Roman Road, Bearsden, G61 2SP, close to Bearsden Cross.
See your baby in a relaxed setting, with thoughtfully designed interiors and a welcoming atmosphere. Our clinic offers a comfortable space to share your scan experience with those closest to you.
A Welcoming Space to Meet Your Little One
Travelling from Bishopbriggs? Our premium Bearsden clinic brings together elegant interiors and a relaxed atmosphere, creating a comfortable setting for you and your loved ones to share your baby scan experience.
You’ll find us close to Bearsden Cross, approximately a 5-minute walk from Bearsden train station. If you’re driving, the nearby Roman Road council car park offers parking for £2 for up to two hours. We look forward to welcoming you.
When viewing appointment availability or making a booking, please choose Bearsden as your clinic.
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Book at our Bearsden Clinic
Prefer an Appointment in Glasgow City Centre?
Our Glasgow City Centre clinic is located on Ingram Street, offering a convenient option for families who want to combine their scan with a visit to Glasgow city centre.
The clinic is easily accessible from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations, making it a straightforward choice for those travelling by train. With a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants close by, you can easily plan some time in the city around your appointment.
If you’re travelling by car, we contribute £4 towards two hours of parking at St Enoch Square. Please allow additional time to walk from the car park to the clinic.
Select Glasgow City Centre when booking to view appointments at this location.
Book at our Glasgow City Clinic
Baby Scanning Bearsden and Glasgow City utilises the advanced GE Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound machine. Baby Scanning is the only clinic in Scotland to use this advanced machine.
When selecting a baby scanning clinic, it is recommended to inquire about the equipment used.
As our patient volumes are high and we operate 5 days a week in Bearsden and 7 days a week in Glasgow City, we have always required the top end equipment for our branches. We require an ultrasound system that enables us to deliver truly exceptional images, confidently and efficiently, every time. The GE Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system is designed to keep pace with our busy clinics with ease and precision. The premium image quality of the GE Voluson E8 Expert combined with access to advanced capabilities, delivers a high level of performance.
Bishopbriggs and Surrounding Areas:
Bishopbriggs, Auchinairn, Colston, Springburn, Balornock, Barmulloch, Sighthill, Royston, Kenmure, Woodhill, Wester Cleddens and Balmore.
Scan Details
Time Frame: This scan is most effective between 6 to 10 weeks of pregnancy, earlier than abdominal scans.
Appointment length: Approximately 15 minutes, with 2 to 4 minutes dedicated to scanning time.
Purpose of Scan: To confirm a viable intrauterine pregnancy, detecting the presence of a foetal heartbeat, and determining the number of embryos (e.g., single, twins, or more).
You will receive: High-resolution 2D images, sent directly via email
*No Gender determination at this stage.
Time Frame: This can be carried out from 8 to 14 weeks
Appointment length: 15 minutes, of which you can expect 4 to 10 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of Scan: to confirm an on-going intra-uterine pregnancy and to check that there is a foetal heart beat. The presence of 1, 2 or more babies can be established.
You will receive: Multiple 2D scan images sent by email.
*No Gender determination at this stage.
Time frame: Available from 14 to 24 weeks Gestation.
Appointment length: 15 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 10 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of the Scan: The purpose of the scan is to measure the foetus, help determine the gestational age and the expected due date. The primary goal is to ensure the pregnancy is on track and to estimate when you’re likely to give birth.
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will receive: Multiple 2D scan images sent by email.
*Please ensure you are at least 8 weeks gestation.
Time frame: Available from 16 to 24 weeks Gestation.
Appointment length: 15 minutes, of which you can expect 5 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of the Scan: Gender Confirmation, Check the wellbeing of the foetus, heartbeat and amniotic fluid.
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will receive: 5 to 10 still 2D scan images, sent by email.
*Please ensure you are at least 16 weeks gestation.
Time frame: Available from 18 to 23 weeks Gestation.
Appointment length: 20 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 10 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of the Scan: Gender determination and HD Live imaging.
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will Receive: A selection of 4D and HD Live images and short video clips by email. Two A4 size photographs to take away on the day.
*If HD Live imaging is not successful you will be charged for the 2D gender scan
Time frame: Available from 24 to 32 weeks gestation.
Appointment length: 15 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 8 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of the Scan: To check the well-being of the foetus, heartbeat, amniotic fluid. Foetal growth and estimated weight.
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will Receive: 5 to 10 still 2D scan images and two A4 size photographs to take away on the day.
*Gender Confirmation if required.
Time frame: 26 to 32 weeks gestation
Appointment length: 20 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 10 minutes of scanning time
Purpose of Scan: To allow family and friends to bond with the baby before it is born
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will Receive: 5 to 10 still 3D scan images and two A4 size 3D scan photographs to take away on the day.
*Gender determination optional on request
At this stage in pregnancy the foetus behaves in a similar manner to a newborn baby. With 3D and 4D baby scan technology you can see the foetus smile, yawn, suck on his or her fingers, scratch his or her nose and exhibit many other behaviours of a newborn baby.
Time frame: 26 to 32 weeks gestation.
The ideal time frame to book this scan is when mothers are 26 to 28 weeks gestation so you can be called back for a free rescan if the images obtained are unsatisfactory.
Appointment length: 20 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 8 minutes of scanning time
Purpose of Scan: To allow family and friends to bond with the baby before it is born
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will Receive: A selection of 4D and HD Live images and short video clips by email. Two 3D scan A4 size photographs to take away on the day.
*Gender determination optional on request
At this stage in pregnancy the foetus behaves in a similar manner to a newborn baby. With 3D and 4D baby scan technology you can see the foetus smile, yawn, suck on his or her fingers, scratch his or her nose and exhibit many other behaviours of a newborn baby.
It’s your time, it’s your sonographer, it’s your say
This is our interactive scanning package allowing parents to choose the parts of the baby they want to view. It involves scanning of the areas the parents have specified by the sonographer to capture the engrossing images of the baby. It also includes the essentials of our 4D scan/ HD Live scan Package. We will aim to provide with 2 to 5 min of video clips.
Time frame: 26 to 32 weeks gestation
The ideal time frame to book this scan is when mothers are 26 to 28 weeks gestation so you can be called back for a free rescan if the images obtained are unsatisfactory.
Appointment length: 30 minutes, of which you can expect 8 to 15 minutes of tailored scanning time allowing you to see the most captivating features of the new addition to your family
Purpose of Scan: To allow family and friends to bond with the baby before it is born. This involves a tailored experience from the sonographer, allowing you to see and capture images of your preference. This package is designed to give you a long duration of scanning time to let you view your baby at your leisure
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming that the growth of your baby is in line with your gestation.
You will Receive: A selection of 4D and HD Live images and short video clips by email. Four 3D scan A4 size photographs to take away on the day.
*Gender determination optional on request
At this stage in pregnancy the foetus behaves in a similar manner to a newborn baby. With 3D and 4D baby scan technology you can see the foetus smile, yawn, suck on his or her fingers, scratch his or her nose and exhibit many other behaviours of a newborn baby.
Time frame: Available from 34 weeks to 40 weeks
Appointment length: 15 minutes, of which you can expect 5 to 8 minutes of scanning time.
Purpose of Scan: To check the presentation of the baby at the time of scanning, i.e. head down, breech or lying sideways. At 36 to 37 weeks most babies will turn into head down position.
Verbal Pregnancy Progress Report: Confirming the presentation of the baby.
You will Receive: 5 to 10 still 2D scan images and two A4 size photographs to take away on the day.
Time frame: From 7 weeks of pregnancy.
Appointment length: 20 minutes
Purpose of Test: To determine your baby’s gender using a simple maternal blood sample with an accuracy of 99.9 percent.
Results delivered within 3 to 5 working days after the sample reaches the laboratory.
Available at Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow South Clinics
Time frame: 10+ weeks gestation.
The ideal time frame is 10 to 13 weeks gestation.
Appointment length: 20 minutes
Purpose of Test: To screen for Trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edward’s syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome) and abnormalities within the sex chromosomes (X or Y chromosomes)
You will receive: Results will be available after 7 to 10 days.
Available at Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow South Clinics
Scans Available During Your Pregnancy
From the first weeks through to the later stages, we offer appointments for different purposes. The summaries below introduce each service, with full timings and package details available through the links.
Early Pregnancy Scans
An early scan can help locate the pregnancy, look for a heartbeat and establish the number of embryos. The findings depend on how far the pregnancy has progressed. Abdominal and transvaginal scans are available at different stages, so check the appointment type before booking.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide for abdominal scan information and preparation.
Reassurance Scans
For an additional opportunity to see your baby between routine maternity appointments, a reassurance scan includes a heartbeat check and measurements appropriate to your pregnancy stage.
Our Reassurance Scan page explains the appointment window and what is included.
Gender Scans
Gender appointments are available from 16 weeks for parents who would like to find out their baby’s sex. Alongside the checks listed in the package, you will receive a selection of 2D images by email. Identification relies on obtaining a suitable view and cannot be guaranteed.
Explore the Gender Scan service for booking details.
HD Live Gender Scans
This appointment combines an attempt to identify your baby’s sex with HD Live imaging. It offers the opportunity to see more detail of your baby’s appearance, depending on their position, your pregnancy stage and the views available.
See the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Growth Scans
A growth appointment takes ultrasound measurements to estimate your baby’s size and weight later in pregnancy. It also includes checks of the heartbeat and amniotic fluid, providing information about your baby at the time of the scan.
Find out what to expect from a Growth Scan.
3D, 4D and HD Live Baby Scans
Watching your baby move or seeing their features can be a memorable part of pregnancy. Our imaging packages offer still 3D pictures and, with selected options, moving images and short video clips. The pictures achievable depend on your baby’s position and scanning conditions.
Browse the 3D Scan Picture Package, 4D / HD Live Scan Package and Interactive 4D / HD Live Scan Package to compare what each includes.
Presentation Scans
In the later weeks, a presentation scan identifies how your baby is lying, such as head down, breech or sideways. The scan records their position on the day, and your maternity team can advise on what this means for your care.
Check the Presentation Scan page for appointment details.
Pregnancy Blood Tests at Glasgow City Centre
Families travelling from Bishopbriggs can also book selected pregnancy blood tests at our Glasgow City Centre clinic. These appointments take place at a different location from the Bearsden scan services above.
The Early Gender Blood Test is available from seven weeks and uses a maternal blood sample to identify your baby’s sex.
NIPT Screening is available from ten weeks and assesses the chance of selected chromosomal conditions. NIPT provides a screening result, rather than a diagnosis.
Visit the individual test pages for eligibility, results information and booking instructions.
Private scans complement your routine maternity care. Continue attending your NHS appointments and contact your maternity team if you have symptoms or concerns.
Head Office
BabyScanning Ltd
Ingram House
227 Ingram Street
Glasgow G1 1DA
Contact
T: 0141 221 2611
Booking line manned
9am to 5pm 7 days a week