Private Baby Scans near Penicuik and Loanhead
Private Baby Scans near Penicuik and Loanhead
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Located in South Gyle, our Edinburgh clinic provides a convenient option for patients travelling from Penicuik, Loanhead and nearby areas. Our modern, welcoming clinic offers a comfortable setting for private pregnancy scans, with free on-street parking available close by.
Our Edinburgh clinic offers a range of private pregnancy scans to suit different stages and reasons for booking. Whether you’re looking for an early pregnancy scan, extra reassurance, a gender scan or a more detailed look at your baby with 3D, 4D or HD Live imaging, there are appointments available to suit your needs.
Each scan is designed for a different stage of pregnancy and includes different features. Explore the options below to see when each appointment is available, what’s included and which scan may be suitable for you.
Getting to Our Edinburgh Clinic from Penicuik and Loanhead
Our Edinburgh clinic is located in South Gyle, making it a convenient option for patients travelling from Penicuik, Loanhead and nearby areas. The clinic provides a modern, comfortable environment for private pregnancy scans, and you can bring your partner or loved ones along to share the experience.
If you’re driving to the clinic, free on-street parking is available nearby. Before travelling, we recommend checking your booking confirmation for the clinic’s full address, appointment details and any preparation you may need to complete before your scan.
There are also public transport options available from both Penicuik and Loanhead. From Penicuik, the number 101 bus travels towards Edinburgh. You can change at Fairmilehead Crossroads for the 18 bus, which continues towards the Drummond House bus stop.
If you’re travelling from Loanhead, you can take the 37 and 31 bus towards Edinburgh Waverley. From Waverley, continue your journey by train to South Gyle.
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 uses the GE Voluson S8, a 2022 ultrasound system designed to support a variety of private pregnancy scans. The system provides detailed 2D ultrasound imaging alongside additional features that allow our sonographers to adjust the examination to the type of appointment and the stage of pregnancy.
As a busy clinic open five days a week, having reliable ultrasound technology is an important part of our day-to-day service. The GE Voluson S8 offers a range of imaging options that our sonographers can use throughout an appointment, depending on the views being assessed and the type of scan being carried out. During your appointment, our sonographers can adjust the ultrasound settings and use the appropriate imaging functions to help achieve clear views of your baby.
Penicuik, Loanhead and Nearby Areas:
Penicuik, Loanhead, Roslin, Bilston, Straiton, Rosewell
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 first stages of pregnancy through to later appointments, our Edinburgh clinic offers a selection of private ultrasound scans to suit different reasons for booking. You can choose from early pregnancy and reassurance scans, gender appointments, or later scans offering 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging.
Each appointment is tailored to a particular stage of pregnancy and has its own inclusions and booking guidance. Browse the scan options below to see when you can book each one, what the appointment includes and what happens during your visit.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy ultrasound provides an opportunity to view the developing pregnancy and assess key features at the beginning of your pregnancy journey. The appointment may allow your sonographer to identify the location of the pregnancy, check for cardiac activity and establish whether more than one embryo can be seen.
The type of ultrasound used will depend on your stage of pregnancy and the views that can be obtained. An abdominal scan may be suitable, while a transvaginal ultrasound may be recommended at an earlier stage to help obtain clearer images.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan gives you the opportunity to have an additional look at your baby between your routine maternity appointments. During the scan, your sonographer will assess the pregnancy based on how far along you are, which may include checking cardiac activity and taking appropriate measurements where these can be obtained.
This is a private, additional scan and forms no replacement for your NHS maternity care. It is intended to complement, rather than take the place of, your routine NHS scans, checks and appointments.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
From 16 weeks of pregnancy, you can book this scan for an opportunity to check on your baby while also finding out whether your baby appears to be a boy or girl. Your sonographer will carry out appropriate wellbeing checks during the appointment and will make an attempt to identify the sex of your baby.
Digital 2D images from your scan will be sent to you electronically after your appointment. As your baby’s position can make the relevant area difficult to see, we cannot guarantee that the sex will be identifiable during every scan.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
Discover your baby’s sex while enjoying a more detailed view of their developing features with HD Live ultrasound technology. The enhanced imaging can provide additional detail during the appointment, although the images and views available will depend on factors such as your stage of pregnancy, your baby’s position and how they are positioned during the scan.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Assessing Growth Later in Pregnancy
During a later-pregnancy growth scan, your sonographer takes a series of measurements to assess your baby’s growth and estimate their weight. The appointment can also include checking your baby’s heartbeat and assessing the amount of amniotic fluid around them.
Together, these observations provide a picture of your baby’s growth and wellbeing at the time of the appointment.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
A Closer Look with 3D, 4D and HD Live
Our enhanced ultrasound options allow you to see more of your baby’s features and movements during pregnancy. 3D ultrasound produces detailed still images, while 4D and HD Live imaging can provide moving views of your baby during the appointment.
Depending on the scan you choose, you may receive digital photographs, video clips or a combination of both. The views captured can vary from one appointment to another, as factors such as your baby’s position, movement and stage of pregnancy can affect the images available.
Compare our 3D Scan Picture Package, 4D / HD Live Scan Package and Interactive 4D / HD Live Scan Package.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Position
A presentation scan provides a view of how your baby is positioned in the womb during the later stages of pregnancy. Your sonographer can identify whether your baby is positioned head down, bottom down or lying sideways across the womb.
The scan provides a record of your baby’s presentation at the time of your appointment. You can share this information with your midwife or maternity team if you wish, who can advise you on what it means for your ongoing care.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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