A positive pregnancy test – this is an exciting time for you and your partner. However waiting for a hospital dating scan to see your baby (usually around the 12th week of pregnancy) can feel like an eternity.
You may wish to share your good news with family, friends and colleagues but feel unable to do so before you have had your first scan and confirmed that your baby is growing normally.
You may have suffered, or know someone close to you suffer a pregnancy loss and feel anxious about this happening to you.
There often seems to be so much conflicting advice regarding diet, exercise, even sex. What you can and can’t do in pregnancy can feel like a mine-field.

At such an important time in your lives, our caring, qualified team is here to offer expert care and clear information based on up-to date knowledge and best practice guidelines. We provide confidential, professional care in pleasant, tranquil surroundings.


What we offer
A complete early pregnancy care package, consisting of specialist Nursing, Ultrasound and Medical care. This will be provided by Anna Stegeman, CNS in Early Pregancy, Ruth Finch, Obstetric Ultrasound and overseen by Mr Adam Gornall MRCOG.

What it includes
Nurse Assessment: This consists of pregnancy testing, blood pressure monitoring, and recording any relevant medical, fertility and previous pregnancy details prior to your ultrasound scan. This is followed by a review to summarise the scan findings, discuss any concerns about the progression of your pregnancy and provide care and support when needed. We can offer clear information relating to your health, diet, exercise and activity in pregnancy.

Your scans: Two ultrasound scans between 7 and 12 weeks of your pregnancy with pictures and DVD at the time of your second scan. The first scan will make an initial assessment of the viability and gestation of pregnancy - whether the size of the pregnancy corresponds with your dates and identification of a fetal heart beat. A clear explanation from our Ultrasonographer, showing you and describing what can be seen on the scan. The second, usually 2 – 3 weeks later to confirm dates and to confirm that the pregnancy is ongoing.
The second scan will replace your hospital dating scan and can be performed at a time convenient to you.
A written report to attach to your pregnancy record when you book in for NHS care.

At 6 weeks gestation 78% of pregnancies in which a fetal heart beat is identified, will continue to term.
At 8 weeks gestation 98% of pregnancies in which a fetal heart beat is identified, will continue to term.
At 10 weeks gestation 99.4% of pregnancies in which a fetal heart beat is identified, will continue to term.

What we can see at

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