Private Baby Scans near Shotts and Harthill
Private Baby Scans near Shotts and Harthill
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If you’re travelling from Shotts, Harthill or nearby areas, our Hamilton clinic provides private baby scanning in a comfortable and welcoming setting. With free on-site parking available, your visit can be simple and convenient from the moment you arrive.
Our Hamilton clinic offers a range of private pregnancy scans to support different stages of your journey, from early pregnancy through to the later stages. Whether you’re looking for an early scan, additional reassurance or the chance to see more of your baby’s developing features and movements with 3D and 4D imaging, there are options to suit different needs.
Take a look through the appointments below to find out what each scan includes and choose an option suited to your stage of pregnancy.
Visiting Our Hamilton Clinic from Shotts and Harthill
Our Hamilton clinic is located at Waverley House, offering a comfortable and welcoming space for you to enjoy your scan with your guests.
If you’re travelling by car from Shotts, Harthill or the surrounding areas, free on-site parking is available. We recommend checking your booking confirmation before travelling for the full clinic address and any preparation details specific to your appointment.
When booking, simply select our Hamilton clinic to see the available appointments and choose a date and time that works for you.
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Glasgow South and Hamilton
At our Hamilton clinic, we use the GE Voluson E8 Expert, an advanced ultrasound system designed to provide high-quality imaging and detailed views throughout your appointment. Baby Scanning are proud to be the only baby scanning clinics in Scotland currently using this advanced system.
The ultrasound technology used during your appointment can influence the clarity and level of detail available to our sonographers. We have invested in advanced equipment across our clinics, giving our sonographers access to sophisticated imaging technology to support clear and detailed views of your baby.
The GE Voluson E8 Expert combines high-resolution ultrasound with advanced imaging capabilities, helping our sonographers capture detailed images at different stages of pregnancy. The system is designed to support clear visualisation throughout your appointment, allowing our sonographers to make the most of the views available at each stage of pregnancy.
Shotts, Harthill and Nearby Areas:
Shotts, Hartwood, Allanton, Stane, Torbothie, Harthill, Eastfield
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 seeking reassurance in early pregnancy, hoping to find out your baby’s sex, or excited to see more of their developing features and movements, our range of private scans offers options throughout your pregnancy.
Each appointment is designed for a particular stage of pregnancy and includes different features and options. Explore our individual scan guides below to find out more about what each appointment involves and choose the scan that’s right for you.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan offers an opportunity to check the location of the pregnancy, look for cardiac activity and identify whether there is more than one embryo. What can be seen during the appointment will depend on how far along your pregnancy is. Depending on your stage of pregnancy, the scan may be carried out abdominally or transvaginally where appropriate.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
A reassurance scan allows you to see your baby while checking their heartbeat and taking measurements suitable for your stage of pregnancy. It offers an opportunity to gain additional reassurance alongside your usual maternity care, but does not replace your NHS scans or appointments.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
Available from 16 weeks, our gender scan includes a wellbeing check and 2D images, which will be emailed to you following your appointment. During the scan, your sonographer will attempt to determine your baby’s sex based on the views available at the time. As your baby’s position can affect visibility, 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 gives you the opportunity to find out your baby’s sex while also capturing enhanced images of their developing features. The level of detail and clarity achieved during the scan can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy, your baby’s position and the views available at the time of your 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 growth and provide an estimate of their size and weight. Your appointment also includes checks of your baby’s heartbeat and amniotic fluid, providing an overview of their growth and wellbeing at the time of the scan.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
Our 3D, 4D and HD Live scans offer the chance to see your baby’s developing features and movements in greater detail, while capturing special images and moments to remember before birth. Depending on the scan you choose, you may receive still images, video clips or a combination of both. The views and level of detail available can vary depending on your baby’s position and stage of pregnancy.
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 provides a view of your baby’s position in the later stages of pregnancy, including whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways. The scan records their position at the time of your appointment, giving you information that can be shared with your maternity team if needed.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
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