Private Baby Scans near Renfrew and Braehead
Private Baby Scans near Renfrew and Braehead
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For families in Renfrew, Braehead and surrounding areas, our Glasgow South clinic in Newton Mearns offers private baby scans in a warm, welcoming and comfortable setting. With free on-site parking available, attending your appointment is easy and convenient, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed experience from the moment you arrive.
From your first glimpse of your baby in early pregnancy to seeing their features and movements in stunning 3D or 4D, our Glasgow South clinic offers a range of private scans for different stages of pregnancy. Explore the options below to discover the scan that’s right for where you are in your pregnancy and the experience you’re hoping to enjoy.
Visiting Our Glasgow South Clinic from Renfrew or Braehead
Your appointment will take place at our Glasgow South clinic on Mearns Road in Newton Mearns. Our modern clinic provides a calm, welcoming and comfortable environment where you can enjoy this special moment with your loved ones.
Travelling from Renfrew or Braehead by car? Free on-site parking is available, making it easy and convenient to get to your appointment. Before you travel, please check your booking confirmation for the full clinic address and any preparation instructions for your chosen scan.
When checking availability or booking your appointment, be sure to select Glasgow South.
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Prefer an Appointment in Glasgow City Centre?
Our Glasgow City Centre clinic is located on Ingram Street, making it a practical choice for families who are already spending time in the city or would like to plan a day around their scan.
The clinic is conveniently positioned close to both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations, making it easy to reach by train. With shops, cafés and restaurants throughout the surrounding area, there’s plenty nearby to enjoy before or after your appointment.
If you’re travelling by car, we offer a £4 contribution towards two hours of parking at St Enoch Square. Please allow some additional time to walk from the car park to the clinic.
Select Glasgow City Centre when booking to view appointments at this location.
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At Baby Scanning Glasgow South and Glasgow City, we use the GE Voluson E8 Expert, an advanced ultrasound system designed to provide high-quality imaging and detailed visualisation. We are proud to be the only baby scanning clinics in Scotland to use this advanced technology.
When choosing a private baby scanning clinic, it’s worth considering the technology used during your appointment. The capabilities of the ultrasound system can contribute to the clarity, detail and quality of the images captured.
Our Glasgow South clinic in Newton Mearns operates five days a week and our Glasgow City clinic is open all 7 days, welcoming families throughout the week. Our advanced ultrasound technology supports our experienced sonographers in capturing clear, detailed images efficiently and consistently during each appointment.
Designed for demanding clinical environments, the GE Voluson E8 Expert combines sophisticated imaging technology with high-resolution image quality. This gives our sonographers the tools to capture detailed images throughout your appointment while maintaining a consistently high standard of scanning for every family.
Renfrew, Braehead and Surrounding Areas:
Renfrew, Braehead, Dean Park, Inchinnan
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
Whether you’re looking for reassurance in early pregnancy, excited to find out your baby’s sex, or eager to see their features and movements later in pregnancy, we offer a range of private scans to suit different stages of your journey. Each scan has its own recommended stage, features and inclusions, with detailed guides available to help you understand your options and choose the appointment that’s right for you.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan can help assess the location of the pregnancy, check for a heartbeat and identify whether there is more than one embryo. What can be seen will depend on how far along the pregnancy is, and the appointment may be carried out using either an abdominal or transvaginal scan.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance appointment gives you the opportunity to see your baby and check their heartbeat and measurements appropriate to your stage of pregnancy. It is designed to complement, rather than replace, your routine maternity care.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
Gender scan appointments are available from 16 weeks and include a wellbeing check, along with 2D images sent to you by email. During your appointment, your sonographer will attempt to identify your baby’s sex, although this depends on the views obtained during the scan and cannot be guaranteed.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
An HD Live gender appointment combines an attempt to identify your baby’s sex with the opportunity to capture detailed images of their appearance. The images achieved will depend on factors such as your baby’s position and your stage of pregnancy.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Measurements Later in Pregnancy
A growth appointment uses ultrasound measurements to estimate your baby’s size and weight, alongside checks of their heartbeat and amniotic fluid. These measurements provide an indication of your baby’s growth and wellbeing at the time of your appointment.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
For families looking to capture special images and keepsakes, our 3D, 4D and HD Live scans offer different ways to see your baby before birth. Depending on the scan you choose, you may receive still images, video clips or a combination of both. The views and images captured will depend on factors including 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 appointment checks your baby’s position towards the end of pregnancy, including whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways. The scan provides a record of 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.
Pregnancy Blood Tests at Glasgow South and City
If you’re travelling from Renfrew, Braehead or the surrounding areas, our Glasgow South and Glasgow City clinics offer private pregnancy blood testing, including an Early Gender Blood Test from 7 weeks and NIPT Screening from 10 weeks.
The Early Gender Blood Test is designed to determine your baby’s sex, while NIPT provides screening for the likelihood of certain chromosomal conditions. NIPT is a screening test and does not provide a definitive diagnosis.
For detailed information about eligibility, results and booking, please visit the relevant service page. Before attending, check your booking confirmation for the clinic location and any instructions or information specific to your appointment.
Our private scans and screening services are intended to complement your routine maternity care and do not replace NHS appointments. Please continue to attend your scheduled NHS care and speak to your maternity team if you have any symptoms, questions or concerns.
Head Office
BabyScanning Ltd
Ingram House
227 Ingram Street
Glasgow G1 1DA
Contact
T: 0141 221 2611
Booking line manned
9am to 5pm 7 days a week