Private Baby Scans near Stonehaven
Private Baby Scans near Stonehaven
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For families based in Stonehaven and the surrounding areas, our Aberdeen clinic on Broomhill Road provides a convenient option for private pregnancy scanning. Located in Aberdeen’s West End, the clinic offers a dedicated space for your appointment, with free on-street parking available in the surrounding area to make getting to your scan easier.
Our Aberdeen clinic provides a selection of private ultrasound appointments designed to suit different points throughout pregnancy. Whether you’re looking for an early look at your baby or hoping to see more detailed images later on, you can choose from appointments including early pregnancy, reassurance, gender, 3D, 4D and HD Live scans. Browse the options below for an overview of each scan, including what the appointment involves and the stage of pregnancy it is intended for.
Visiting Our Aberdeen Clinic from Stonehaven
Your scan will take place at our Aberdeen Clinic, where you’ll find a comfortable, contemporary setting for your appointment. You’re welcome to attend by yourself or bring along your partner, a family member or a friend to share the experience with you.
Coming from Stonehaven by car? Free on-street parking can be found close to the clinic. Before making your journey, check your booking confirmation for the exact clinic address and any preparation instructions that apply to your chosen scan.
If you’re travelling by public transport, the X7 offers a direct bus connection from Stonehaven to Aberdeen city centre. There is also a direct train service between Stonehaven and Aberdeen, with trains running every 30 minutes.
When searching for appointment availability or making your booking, make sure you choose Aberdeen as your clinic location.
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Book at our Aberdeen Clinic
Our Aberdeen clinic is equipped with the GE Voluson S8, a 2022 ultrasound system that provides our sonographers with technology suited to capturing detailed images throughout your appointment.
The equipment used for an ultrasound can influence the level of detail that can be achieved, which is why we have invested in modern imaging technology for our Aberdeen clinic. With appointments running five days each week and a busy schedule of patients, having dependable equipment allows our sonographers to work efficiently while focusing on each individual scan.
Designed with a range of imaging functions and high-resolution capabilities, the GE Voluson S8 helps our team produce clear, detailed ultrasound images. The system supports our sonographers during examinations and allows them to capture consistent imaging across a variety of appointments.
Stonehaven and Surrounding Areas:
Stonehaven, Cowie, Dunnottar, Kirkton of Fetteresso, Laurencekirk, Auchenblae, Drumlithie, Catterline
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
At different points in pregnancy, you may be looking for different types of scan. Whether you want some additional reassurance, would like to find out your baby’s sex or are hoping to see more of their features and movements, our range of private appointments offers options for various stages. Visit the individual scan guides for full details of each appointment.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early scan offers an initial look at your pregnancy, with checks including its location, the presence of a heartbeat and whether there is more than one embryo. The amount of information available can vary depending on how early in the pregnancy you are, and scanning may be performed through the abdomen or transvaginally.
Read our Early Pregnancy Scan guide to check the available options and timings.
An Additional Check Between Routine Appointments
During a reassurance scan, you can see your baby while your sonographer carries out checks suited to your stage of pregnancy, including their heartbeat and relevant measurements. The appointment is intended to complement, rather than replace, your scheduled maternity care.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
If you’re 16 weeks pregnant or further along, you can book a gender scan to see your baby and have their wellbeing checked. During the appointment, your sonographer will assess whether your baby’s sex can be identified from the available views. You’ll also receive 2D images by email, although confirming the sex is not always possible.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
During an HD Live gender scan, your sonographer will try to identify your baby’s sex while using HD Live technology to capture closer views of their developing appearance. The views achieved can differ from one appointment to another depending on your baby’s position and the stage of your pregnancy.
View the HD Live Gender Scan package for timings and inclusions.
Measurements Later in Pregnancy
A growth scan provides an assessment of your baby’s development through ultrasound measurements of their size and estimated weight. Alongside these measurements, your baby’s heartbeat and amniotic fluid are checked to provide an overall snapshot at the time of your appointment.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
From still photographs to moving images, our 3D, 4D and HD Live scans offer a choice of ways to capture your baby before they are born. What you receive will depend on the scan you book, with some appointments including images, video or both. Your baby’s position can influence the views and level of detail available during the appointment.
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 is designed to identify your baby’s position towards the end of pregnancy. Your sonographer will check whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways and record the position seen during the scan. Your maternity team can then provide any relevant advice about your care.
Read the Presentation Scan guide for booking information.
Head Office
BabyScanning Ltd
Ingram House
227 Ingram Street
Glasgow G1 1DA
Contact
T: 0141 221 2611
Booking line manned
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