Private Baby Scans near Bridge of Don
Private Baby Scans near Bridge of Don
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For families living in Bridge of Don, our Aberdeen clinic on Broomhill Road offers a convenient option for private pregnancy scans. Our welcoming clinic provides a comfortable setting where you can take time to enjoy your appointment.
From early pregnancy through to the later stages, our Aberdeen clinic offers a selection of private ultrasound appointments to suit different reasons for booking. You can choose from early pregnancy and reassurance scans, gender appointments and detailed 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging. Take a look through the available options below to find out more about each scan, including when it is suitable and what you can expect during your appointment.
Visiting Our Aberdeen Clinic from Bridge of Don
Our Aberdeen clinic provides a comfortable and welcoming setting for your private pregnancy scan, whether you choose to attend on your own or bring your partner, family member or friend with you.
Travelling from Bridge of Don by car, you’ll find free on-street parking available close to the clinic. We recommend checking your booking confirmation before setting off for the full clinic address and any preparation instructions specific to your appointment.
If you prefer to use public transport, the number 2 First Bus service runs from Bridge of Don towards the city and stops around a one-minute walk from our clinic, making it a convenient option for your appointment.
When checking availability or booking your appointment, remember to select Aberdeen.
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At our Aberdeen clinic, we use the GE Voluson S8 ultrasound system, a 2022 model selected to provide our sonographers with detailed imaging capabilities across our private pregnancy appointments.
The technology behind an ultrasound can influence the quality and clarity of the images obtained during a scan. As our Aberdeen clinic operates five days a week and welcomes a large number of patients, we use equipment that is suited to regular scanning and supports our team throughout a busy schedule of appointments.
The GE Voluson S8 combines high-resolution imaging with a range of ultrasound functions, giving our sonographers the tools they need to obtain clear views during each appointment. Its imaging capabilities can be used across different scan types and stages of pregnancy, helping our team deliver consistent imaging throughout your visit.
Bridge of Don and Surrounding Areas:
Bridge of Don, Danestone, Denmore, Balgownie, Scotstown, Balmedie, Potterton, Blackdog, Murcar, Newburgh, Foveran, Udny Station, Ellon
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
Our range of private pregnancy scans are available at different points throughout your pregnancy, depending on what you would like to see or check. Appointments include early pregnancy and reassurance scans, gender scans and more detailed 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging later in pregnancy. Each scan has its own recommended timeframe and inclusions, with individual guides providing more information about the appointment and what you can expect on the day.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan can provide an early assessment of your pregnancy, including where it is located, whether a heartbeat can be seen and whether more than one embryo is visible. The images obtained will depend on your stage of pregnancy, and your sonographer will determine whether an abdominal or transvaginal scan is more appropriate based on how far along you are and as well as other factors.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan offers an opportunity to see your baby during pregnancy, with your sonographer carrying out checks appropriate to your stage of pregnancy. These may include viewing the heartbeat and taking measurements, depending on how far along you are. The appointment provides an additional check alongside the routine scans and care you receive through your maternity services.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
From 16 weeks of pregnancy, a gender scan allows you to have an attempt at finding out your baby’s sex while also including a wellbeing check during the appointment. Your sonographer will assess the ultrasound views available and try to identify your baby’s sex, with 2D images sent to you by email following your scan. As your baby’s position can affect the views that can be obtained, we cannot guarantee that their sex will be identifiable.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
A HD Live gender scan combines an attempt to identify your baby’s sex with enhanced ultrasound images showing their developing features. HD Live imaging can provide a more detailed view of your baby during the appointment, although the images obtained will depend on your stage of pregnancy and your baby’s position on the day.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Measurements Later in Pregnancy
A growth scan uses ultrasound measurements to assess your baby’s development and estimate their size and weight at the time of your appointment. Your sonographer will also check your baby’s heartbeat and assess the amniotic fluid. These measurements and checks provide an overview of your baby’s growth and wellbeing at that particular stage of pregnancy.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
Our 3D, 4D and HD Live appointments offer the opportunity to view your baby’s developing features and movements in different ways before birth. Depending on the scan you select, your appointment may include still photographs, video clips or a combination of both for you to keep. The images and views available will depend on factors such as your baby’s position during the appointment.
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 scan checks your baby’s position during the later stages of pregnancy, showing whether they are head down, bottom down or lying across the womb. The scan provides a record of their position on the day of your appointment. If you have any questions about your baby’s position or what it may mean for your care, your maternity team can provide further guidance.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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Glasgow G1 1DA
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