The dating pregnancy ultrasound scan is being used to detect the gestation age of the baby, something very useful for women who are uncertain of their last period or have irregular menstrual cycles and therefore making it difficult for their doctor to correctly estimate when the baby is due.
This pregnancy scan also is known as viability scan can provide the very much needed reassurance that the pregnancy is progressing normally and it is not ectopic.
Unfortunately, dating pregnancy scans are not routinely offered in the NHS and our expectant mothers choose to have their ultrasound scan with us for peace of mind