An essential ultrasound scan to confirm pregnancy viability, dating, and location from 6 weeks gestation. Provides crucial reassurance and early insights into your pregnancy journey. Same-day appointments available in our Harley Street clinic.
Experiencing pain or bleeding? Please call us immediately for urgent advice.
An Early Pregnancy Scan, also known as a Viability Scan, is a transvaginal ultrasound performed in the first trimester (typically between 6 to 11 weeks of gestation) to confirm the presence of a viable pregnancy, its location, and to accurately date it.
This scan is often the first opportunity for expectant parents to see their baby and hear its heartbeat. It provides crucial information and reassurance during the anxious early weeks of pregnancy, especially if there has been previous miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
Using high-frequency sound waves, our expert sonographers can visualise the gestational sac, yolk sac, fetal pole, and detect the fetal heartbeat, offering vital insights into the health and progression of your pregnancy.
The early weeks of pregnancy can be filled with anxiety. Seeing your baby's heartbeat and confirming its healthy development provides invaluable peace of mind, especially after previous difficulties or fertility treatment.
From 6 weeks gestation, our advanced ultrasound technology can detect the fetal heartbeat, confirming the viability of your pregnancy. This is a critical milestone and provides essential clinical information.
Precise dating of your pregnancy is vital for planning future antenatal care and screening tests. Our scan provides an accurate Estimated Due Date (EDD), which is more reliable than menstrual cycle calculations.
This scan is recommended from 6 weeks of gestation. If you are experiencing any pain or bleeding, please contact us immediately as you may require an urgent assessment.
For an Early Pregnancy Scan, no specific preparation is usually required. However, a comfortably full bladder can sometimes improve image quality for transabdominal views.
Our Early Pregnancy Scan offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs, providing essential reassurance during this special time.
Payment is taken at the time of booking. Rescheduling is free up to 24 hours before your appointment.
The ideal time for an Early Pregnancy Scan is from 6 weeks of gestation. Before 6 weeks, it can be difficult to visualise the fetal heartbeat, which is crucial for confirming viability.
Yes, ultrasound scans are considered very safe for both mother and baby. They use sound waves, not radiation, and are performed by qualified medical professionals.
No, you do not need a GP referral for an Early Pregnancy Scan at Sonoworld. You can book directly online or by phone.
Our sonographers are highly experienced and will explain any findings to you sensitively. If any concerns arise, they will provide clear guidance on the next steps and recommend appropriate follow-up with your GP or early pregnancy unit.
Yes, you will receive digital images of your scan immediately after your appointment, which you can share with family and friends.
Gain peace of mind and essential information about your pregnancy with our expert Early Pregnancy Scan. Confirm viability and dating from 6 weeks.
