Private Baby Scans near Westhill and Elrick
Private Baby Scans near Westhill and Elrick
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For families in Westhill and Elrick, our Aberdeen clinic situated on Broomhill Road in the city's West End provides private baby scans in a comfortable and welcoming environment. With free on-street parking available, getting to your appointment is easy and convenient.
Whether you’re looking for an early pregnancy scan or want to enjoy detailed 3D, 4D or HD Live images later in pregnancy, our Aberdeen clinic offers a range of private scanning appointments to suit different stages. Browse the options below to find an appointment that fits your stage of pregnancy, what you’d like to see and when you’d like to visit.
Visiting Our Aberdeen Clinic from Westhill and Elrick
Your scan will take place at our Aberdeen Clinic, where you can expect a modern and welcoming setting designed to provide a comfortable environment for your appointment, whether you’re attending alone or with someone accompanying you.
For those travelling by car from Westhill or Elrick, free on-street parking is available near the clinic. Before you travel, please refer to your booking confirmation for the full clinic details and any preparation requirements for your chosen scan.
If you’re using public transport, the number 6 bus provides a direct service from Westhill and Elrick into Aberdeen city centre.
When checking availability or booking your appointment, remember to select Aberdeen.
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Our Aberdeen clinic uses the GE Voluson S8 ultrasound system, a 2022 model designed to support detailed and efficient ultrasound imaging.
The equipment used during a private scan can make a difference to the imaging experience, so it’s worth considering the technology available when choosing a clinic. With our Aberdeen clinic operating five days a week and welcoming a high number of patients, we use equipment designed to support our sonographers in a busy clinical setting.
The GE Voluson S8 combines advanced imaging features with high-resolution imaging, helping our team capture clear and detailed views efficiently while maintaining a consistent standard across appointments.
Westhill, Elrick and Surrounding Areas:
Westhill, Elrick, Kirkton of Skene, Garlogie, Skene, Dunecht, Echt, Kemnay, Sauchen
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
Our private pregnancy scans are available throughout different stages of pregnancy, from early reassurance and wellbeing checks to gender scans and detailed imaging later on. Each appointment is designed with a particular stage of pregnancy in mind, with individual scan guides providing further information about what’s included and what you can expect.
Early Pregnancy Appointments
An early pregnancy scan provides an opportunity to assess the pregnancy, including checking its location, looking for a heartbeat and identifying whether more than one embryo is present. What can be seen will depend on how far along the pregnancy is, and your sonographer may perform the scan abdominally or transvaginally depending on the stage and views required.
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 see your baby and, depending on how far along you are, includes checks of their heartbeat and measurements. The appointment is designed to provide additional reassurance alongside your routine maternity care.
See our Reassurance Scan page for appointment details.
Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex
From 16 weeks, a gender scan gives you the opportunity to find out your baby’s sex, alongside a wellbeing check during your appointment. Your sonographer will assess the views available and make an attempt to determine the sex, with 2D images provided by email afterwards. As your baby’s position can affect what is visible, confirmation cannot be guaranteed.
Explore our Gender Scan appointments.
Adding HD Live Imaging to Your Gender Appointment
An 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 visible during the appointment can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy and your baby’s position at the time of the scan.
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 size and provide an estimated weight, together with checks of their heartbeat and amniotic fluid. The information gathered during the appointment provides a snapshot of your baby’s growth and wellbeing at that stage of pregnancy.
Find out more about our Growth Scan service.
Seeing Your Baby in 3D and 4D
Our 3D, 4D and HD Live scans provide different ways to enjoy seeing your baby’s developing features and movements before birth. Depending on the appointment you choose, you may receive photographs, video footage or both to keep as a memento of your pregnancy. The views captured can vary depending on your baby’s position during the scan.
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 an opportunity to check your baby’s position during the later stages of pregnancy, including whether they are head down, bottom down or lying sideways. The appointment records their position at the time of the scan, while your maternity team can advise on what this may mean for your ongoing 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
9am to 5pm 7 days a week