Private Baby Scans near Glasgow West End
Private Baby Scans near Glasgow West End
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For families in Glasgow West End, our Glasgow City Centre clinic offers private baby scans in a calm, comfortable setting. Excellent transport links makes arriving for your appointment straightforward.
From your very first pregnancy scan to seeing your baby’s little features in stunning 3D or 4D, our Glasgow City Centre clinic offers a range of appointments for every stage of your pregnancy. Explore our scan options below to find the right appointment for you and your baby, based on your stage of pregnancy and what you’d like to see.
Visiting Our Glasgow City Centre clinic from Glasgow West End
Your appointment will take place at our Glasgow City Centre clinic on Ingram Street. Our city centre clinic offers a comfortable, welcoming setting for families who prefer to combine their scan with time in Glasgow.
Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations provide options for travelling by train, while nearby shops, cafés and restaurants make it easy to plan around your appointment. The subway also runs from several stops in Glasgow West End to Buchanan Street station, which is a 5 minute walk from the clinic.
If you are driving, we contribute £4 towards two hours of parking at St Enoch Square. Allow time to walk from the car park to the clinic.
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Prefer an Appointment in Bearsden?
You can also visit us at our Bearsden clinic, located at 19 Roman Road. Situated in the heart of Bearsden, our modern clinic provides a calm, welcoming and premium environment for mums-to-be and their families.
With excellent transport links and convenient parking nearby, getting to your appointment is easy and hassle-free. The clinic is surrounded by stylish cafés and boutique shops, making it an ideal location for a relaxed visit.
We combine advanced ultrasound technology, exceptional care and a premium scanning experience, all at affordable prices.
If you’re travelling by car, parking is available for £2 for up to two hours.
The number 15 bus provides a direct route from Glasgow’s West End to Bearsden. The service travels through Glasgow University, Charing Cross, Gartnavel Hospital and Anniesland Cross, before continuing through Bearsden. For our clinic, get off at Bearsden, after Roman Road, which is on Drymen Road, close to Roman Road.
When booking your appointment, select Bearsden to view availability at this clinic.
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Baby Scanning Glasgow and Baby Scanning Bearsden use the advanced GE Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system, delivering exceptional image quality and precision throughout your scan.
We are proud to be the only baby scanning clinic in Scotland currently using this advanced system.
When choosing a private baby scanning clinic, it’s worth considering the ultrasound technology used. At Baby Scanning, we have invested in advanced equipment to support our busy clinics and provide consistently detailed, high-quality images.
The GE Voluson E8 Expert is designed for demanding clinical environments, combining premium image quality with advanced imaging capabilities. This allows our experienced sonographers to capture clear, detailed images efficiently and with confidence, helping you make the most of your time with your baby.
From early pregnancy scans through to 3D and 4D imaging, our technology is designed to support a high-quality scanning experience at every stage.
Glasgow West End and Surrounding Areas:
Hillhead, Byres Road, Dowanhill, Hyndland, Kelvinside, Kelvindale, Botanic Gardens, Cleveden, Partick, Partickhill, Woodlands, Kelvinbridge, Kelvingrove, Yorkhill, Finnieston, Maryhill, North Kelvinside, Ruchill
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
Choosing Your Pregnancy Scan
You may be booking an early scan, hoping to find out your baby’s sex or planning a later appointment to capture images and movements. Each option has its own recommended pregnancy stage and inclusions. Our individual scan guides explain these in full.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early scan can help identify the location of a pregnancy, look for a heartbeat and establish whether there is more than one embryo. The findings depend on how far along the pregnancy is, and an appointment may involve abdominal or transvaginal scanning.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance appointment provides an opportunity to see your baby and check their heartbeat and measurements appropriate to your pregnancy stage. It complements your scheduled maternity care.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
Gender scan appointments are available from 16 weeks and include a wellbeing check and 2D images sent by email. Your sonographer will try to identify your baby’s sex, although this depends on the views available and cannot be guaranteed.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
An HD Live gender appointment combines an attempt to identify your baby’s sex with the opportunity to capture images showing more detail of their appearance. Your baby’s position and stage of pregnancy will influence the images achievable.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Measurements Later in Pregnancy
A growth appointment uses ultrasound measurements to estimate your baby’s size and weight, alongside checks of the heartbeat and amniotic fluid. These findings provide information about your baby at the time of your visit.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
For families interested in images and keepsakes, our 3D, 4D and HD Live packages offer different ways to see your baby before birth. Depending on the package, you may receive still pictures, short video clips or both. Clear views of the face and movements depend on your baby’s position and the scanning conditions.
Compare our 3D Scan Picture Package, 4D / HD Live Scan Package and Interactive 4D / HD Live Scan Package.
Checking Your Baby’s Position
A presentation appointment checks whether your baby is head down, bottom down or lying sideways towards the end of pregnancy. It records their position at that time, and your maternity team can advise on any implications for your care.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
Pregnancy Blood Tests at Glasgow City Centre
If you are travelling from Glasgow City Centre for a pregnancy blood test, our Glasgow City Centre clinic offers an Early Gender Blood Test from seven weeks and NIPT Screening from ten weeks.
The early gender test is used to identify your baby’s sex. NIPT assesses the chance of selected chromosomal conditions and is a screening test, not a diagnosis. Visit the relevant service page for eligibility, results information and booking details, and check the clinic location when arranging your appointment.
Private scans are additional to 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