Private Baby Scans near Currie and Balerno
Private Baby Scans near Currie and Balerno
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For those based in Currie, Balerno or the surrounding areas, our clinic in South Gyle provides a practical location for your private pregnancy scan. The clinic offers a comfortable, modern environment, with free on-street parking nearby to make arriving for your appointment convenient.
At our Edinburgh clinic, private ultrasound appointments are available at various stages of pregnancy, from early scans through to later imaging. Our services include early pregnancy and reassurance scans, gender appointments, as well as 3D, 4D and HD Live scans for enhanced views of your baby.
Each scan has its own recommended timeframe and set of inclusions. Explore the options below to find out when you can book each appointment, what takes place during the scan and what is included with your visit.
Getting to Our Edinburgh Clinic from Currie and Balerno
Our Edinburgh clinic is based in South Gyle, providing a relaxed and modern setting for your private pregnancy scan. You’re welcome to attend with your partner, family members or friends.
For patients travelling by car from Currie, Balerno or nearby areas, free on-street parking can be found outside the clinic. Before setting off, check your booking confirmation for the clinic address and any preparation instructions for your chosen appointment.
If you’re using public transport, the number 32 bus provides a direct connection from both Currie and Balerno to South Gyle, offering a convenient alternative to driving.
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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Our Edinburgh clinic is equipped with the GE Voluson S8 ultrasound system, a 2022 model used across our range of private pregnancy scans. The system offers a combination of high-resolution imaging and specialist ultrasound functions, giving our sonographers a range of tools to work with throughout different stages of pregnancy.
With the clinic open five days a week and welcoming a high number of patients, reliable imaging equipment is an important part of our day-to-day scanning service. The GE Voluson S8 is suited to regular clinical use while supporting our sonographers in obtaining clear, detailed views during each appointment.
Currie, Balerno and Nearby Areas:
Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green, Baberton, Riccarton, Ratho, Wester Hailes, Clovenstone, Westburn
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 Edinburgh clinic offers private pregnancy scans at different stages, including early pregnancy, reassurance, gender, 3D, 4D and HD Live appointments. Explore the options below to find out when each scan is recommended, what’s included and what to expect.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan looks at where the pregnancy is located, checks for cardiac activity and assesses whether more than one embryo can be seen. The type of ultrasound used will depend on how far along your pregnancy is, with the scan performed either abdominally or transvaginally.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan is an additional appointment where your baby can be viewed and your sonographer carries out checks suited to your stage of pregnancy. Where possible, this can include checking the heartbeat and taking appropriate measurements. It is intended to supplement your usual NHS scans and maternity care, not replace them.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
From 16 weeks, this appointment is designed to check your baby’s wellbeing while also looking at the ultrasound views needed to determine their sex. 2D scan images are sent to you by email afterwards. Your baby’s position can affect visibility, so a definite identification cannot always be made.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
From 16 weeks onwards, you can have your baby’s wellbeing assessed while your sonographer looks for a clear view to identify their sex. You’ll receive 2D ultrasound images by email after your visit. As the position of your baby can affect what is visible, it may not always be possible to determine their sex.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Measurements Later in Pregnancy
A growth scan involves taking ultrasound measurements to assess your baby’s growth and calculate an estimated weight. Your sonographer will also assess the heartbeat and amniotic fluid, giving you a snapshot of your baby’s size and wellbeing at that stage of pregnancy.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
Our enhanced 3D, 4D and HD Live scans capture different views of your baby, from developing facial features to their movements. Depending on the appointment selected, you may receive photographs, video clips or both to keep. The images obtained can vary between scans, with your stage of pregnancy and your baby’s position affecting the views available.
Compare our 3D Scan Picture Package, 4D / HD Live Scan Package and Interactive 4D / HD Live Scan Package.
Checking Your Baby’s Position
Towards the end of pregnancy, a presentation scan checks your baby’s lie and position, including whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways. The appointment records how your baby is positioned at the time of the scan, and the findings can be shared with your maternity team where appropriate.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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Glasgow G1 1DA
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