If youre pregnant in England youll be offered an ultrasound scan at around 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. This is called the dating scan. Its used to see how far along in your pregnancy you are and check your babys development. The scan may also be part of a screening test for Downs syndrome.
How many scans do you have during pregnancy NHS?
The NHS provides at least 2 scans during your pregnancy. First Scan: The first scan that the NHS will offer you is often refereed to as a Dating Scan. This scan is done between 8 and 14 weeks but most often it falls around 12 weeks.
Do you book your own 12-week scan?
Youll have your first scan at 12 weeks unless theres a reason for you to have one earlier. Your midwife will book you in for your 12-week scan at this appointment.
Can you have 12 week scan at 11 weeks?
The 12-week scan You can have this ultrasound scan at 11-13 weeks of pregnancy to check your babys development. It will also show if youre having more than one baby. It can be really exciting – its often when you get to see your baby for the first time.
What is NT scan at 12 weeks?
A nuchal translucency scan is part of the ultrasound scan that most pregnant women have at around 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you decide to have the scan, the health professional performing the ultrasound will measure your babys nuchal translucency (a fluid-filled space at the back of your babys neck).
What should I ask at my 12 week scan?
They can:check the size of your baby.indicate the sex of your baby.check how many babies youre having.detect anomalies.show the position of your baby.show the position of the placenta (placenta praevia might mean a caesarean birth will be offered later in pregnancy)check that your baby is growing healthily.
Can I request an early scan NHS?
Its natural to be worried if youve had a miscarriage before, but you may not be offered a scan if your GP is happy that your current pregnancy is going well. If you experience any pain or bleeding though, contact your GP or midwife straight away so they can arrange an early scan for you.
Can a 12 week scan Show Down syndrome?
Combined test A screening test for Downs syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Pataus syndrome is available between weeks 10 and 14 of pregnancy. Its called the combined test because it combines an ultrasound scan with a blood test. The blood test can be carried out at the same time as the 12-week scan.
When is the best time to scan during pregnancy?
During your first trimester, you may have an early scan at about six weeks or seven weeks. However, youll only be offered an early scan if youre experiencing problems, such as pain or vaginal bleeding. Your first scan is more likely to be a dating scan when youre between about 10 weeks and 14 weeks pregnant.
How do you know youre having a boy?
Ultrasound. You can typically find out the sex of your baby via ultrasound. This will be performed between 18 and 20 weeks. The ultrasonographer will look at your babys image on the screen and examine the genitals for different markers that suggest boy or girl.