Private Baby Scans near Queensferry and Kirkliston
Private Baby Scans near Queensferry and Kirkliston
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If you’re travelling from Queensferry, Kirkliston or nearby areas, our Edinburgh clinic is a convenient choice for your private pregnancy scan. With a welcoming, modern setting and free on-street parking close by, getting to your appointment is straightforward.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your pregnancy or further along, our Edinburgh clinic has a selection of private ultrasound scans to choose from. Options include early pregnancy and reassurance appointments, gender scans and enhanced 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging.
Scan availability and what’s included varies between appointments. Take a look through the options below to see the recommended stage of pregnancy for each scan, what’s involved and what you’ll receive as part of your appointment.
Travelling to Our Edinburgh Clinic from Queensferry and Kirkliston
Located in South Gyle, our Edinburgh clinic provides a comfortable and welcoming setting for your private pregnancy scan. You’re welcome to bring your partner, family or friends along to share the experience with you.
If you’re driving from Queensferry, Kirkliston or the surrounding areas, free on-street parking is available outside the clinic. We recommend checking your booking confirmation before travelling for the full clinic address and any preparation information relevant to your scan.
There are also public transport options from both areas. The number 71 bus runs from Kirkliston to South Gyle, while a direct train service connects Queensferry with the surrounding area, making it easy to reach the clinic without a car.
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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At our Edinburgh clinic, ultrasound appointments are carried out using the GE Voluson S8, a 2022 ultrasound system designed for use across a variety of pregnancy scans. Its imaging capabilities support our sonographers in obtaining clear views throughout different stages of pregnancy.
As a busy clinic operating five days a week, we use equipment that can support regular scanning while providing the imaging functions needed for different appointment types. The GE Voluson S8 combines high-resolution ultrasound with a range of specialist features, helping our sonographers assess the views available and capture detailed images during your scan.
Queensferry, Kirkliston and Nearby Areas:
South Queensferry, Dalmeny, Echline, Kirkliston, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Winchburgh, Newton
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
We offer a range of private pregnancy scans at our Edinburgh clinic, with appointments available at different points throughout your pregnancy. From early pregnancy and reassurance scans to gender appointments and 3D, 4D and HD Live imaging, you can select an option based on the stage of your pregnancy and what you would like from your visit.
The timing, purpose and inclusions vary between scans. Browse the individual options below for more information on when each appointment is recommended, what it involves and what is included afterwards.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan provides an initial look at the pregnancy, including where it is located, whether cardiac activity can be seen and whether more than one embryo is present. The views and information available will vary according to your stage of pregnancy, with the scan performed either abdominally or transvaginally as appropriate.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan offers an additional check during pregnancy, giving you the chance to see your baby while your sonographer carries out assessments suitable for your stage of pregnancy. This may include checking the heartbeat and taking relevant measurements where possible. The appointment is intended to complement your NHS maternity care and should not be used as a replacement for routine NHS scans or appointments.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
Available from 16 weeks, the gender scan combines a check of your baby’s wellbeing and sex. You’ll also receive 2D ultrasound images by email following the appointment. As your baby’s position can affect the view, there may be occasions when their sex cannot be identified with certainty.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
The HD Live gender scan brings together gender identification with enhanced ultrasound imaging, allowing you to see more detail in your baby’s developing features. The clarity and views captured can differ between appointments, influenced by factors such as how far along you are 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 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
See more of your baby’s developing features and movements with our range of 3D, 4D and HD Live ultrasound scans. Depending on the appointment you choose, your scan may include photographs, video clips or both. The views and level of detail available can differ from one scan to another, influenced by factors such as 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
Later in pregnancy, a presentation scan looks at how your baby is positioned within the womb, including whether they are head first, bottom first or lying across the womb. The scan provides a record of their position on the day, which you can share with your maternity team if required.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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