Private Baby Scans near Broxburn and Uphall
Private Baby Scans near Broxburn and Uphall
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For families travelling from Broxburn, Uphall or the surrounding areas, our South Gyle clinic offers a convenient setting for your private pregnancy scan. Our modern clinic provides a comfortable environment for your appointment, with free on-street parking available nearby.
Our Edinburgh clinic offers private ultrasound appointments throughout pregnancy, with options suited to different reasons for booking. You may be looking for an early scan, wanting some additional reassurance or hoping to see more of your baby through 3D and 4D imaging as your pregnancy progresses.
Each appointment has its own recommended timeframe and inclusions. Explore the scans below to find out when each is suitable, what the appointment involves and what you can expect during your visit.
Travelling to Our Edinburgh Clinic from Broxburn and Uphall
Our Edinburgh clinic is situated in South Gyle, offering a modern and welcoming environment for your private pregnancy scan. You’re welcome to bring your partner, family or friends with you to enjoy the appointment together.
For those travelling by car from Broxburn, Uphall or nearby areas, free on-street parking is available outside the clinic. Before setting off, check your booking confirmation for the full clinic address along with any preparation guidance for your chosen scan.
If you’re travelling from Broxburn by bus, several services provide connections into South Gyle. From Uphall, you can take a direct train to Edinburgh Park station, which is around a 10-minute walk from the clinic or a short taxi journey if you prefer.
When booking, simply select our Edinburgh clinic to see the available appointments and choose a date and time that works for you.
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Glasgow South and Hamilton
Our Edinburgh clinic uses the GE Voluson S8 ultrasound system, a 2022 model selected to support detailed imaging across our range of private pregnancy appointments.
The equipment used for an ultrasound can make a difference to the clarity and level of detail available during a scan. As our Edinburgh clinic is open five days a week and sees a high number of patients, we use an ultrasound system designed to meet the demands of a busy scanning environment while giving our sonographers access to a range of advanced imaging functions.
The GE Voluson S8 offers a combination of high-resolution imaging and specialist ultrasound features that can be used across different stages of pregnancy. This gives our sonographers the tools they need to capture clear images and detailed views during each appointment.
Broxburn, Uphall and Nearby Areas:
Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Pumpherston, Dechmont, Ecclesmachan
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
From the early stages of pregnancy through to later appointments, our private ultrasound scans offer different options depending on what you would like to see or check. You can choose from early pregnancy and reassurance scans, gender appointments and enhanced 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging as your pregnancy progresses.
Each appointment has its own recommended timeframe, purpose and inclusions. Use the guides below to explore the individual scans, including what happens during your appointment, when each option is available and what you’ll receive afterwards.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan checks the pregnancy’s location, cardiac activity and whether more than one embryo is visible. What can be seen will depend on how far along you are, and the scan may be carried out abdominally or transvaginally depending on your stage of pregnancy.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan lets you see your baby while your sonographer carries out checks appropriate to your stage of pregnancy, including the heartbeat and relevant measurements where possible. It is an additional private appointment and does not replace your routine NHS scans or maternity care.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
From 16 weeks, our gender scan includes a wellbeing check and identification of your baby’s sex, with 2D images emailed after your appointment. Identification depends on your baby’s position, so it may not always be possible to obtain a clear view.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
Our HD Live gender scan combines an attempt to identify your baby’s sex with enhanced images of their developing features. Image quality and visibility can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy and your baby’s position during the appointment.
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 size and estimate their weight. Your sonographer will also check their heartbeat and amniotic fluid, providing an overview of their growth and wellbeing at the time of your appointment.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
Our 3D, 4D and HD Live scans let you see your baby’s developing features and movements in enhanced detail. Depending on your chosen scan, you may receive photos, videos or both. The images captured can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy and your baby’s position.
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 later in pregnancy, showing whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways. The scan records their position at the time of your appointment, which can be discussed with your maternity team if needed.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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