Early Pregnancy Scans in Nottingham
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Early Pregnancy Scan
Early Pregnancy Scans in Nottingham £79
Many people choose a private early pregnancy scan rather than waiting for routine NHS scanning.
At The Original Window to the Womb Ltd, we understand that waiting for answers can feel stressful.
What exactly is an Early Pregnancy Scan?
If you are looking for early pregnancy scans in Nottingham, The Original Window to the Womb Ltd offers clinical early pregnancy ultrasound scans from 6 weeks, delivered in a calm, supportive and professional environment.
Early pregnancy can be an emotional and uncertain time. Our role is to provide careful assessment where possible, clear explanation of findings, and appropriate next steps, while always prioritising your safety and wellbeing.
All scans are performed by NHS trained UK sonographers, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), members of the Society of Radiographers, within a service registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
“My early scan was so reassuring. The sonographer was lovely and gentle, and I left feeling completely over the moon!”
— Sophie
“Had my early pregnancy scan today and it was just amazing! Seeing the little heartbeat made me tear up—totally emotional but so happy.”
— Emily
What is an early pregnancy scan?
An early pregnancy scan is an ultrasound examination typically carried out between 6 and 14 weeks of pregnancy, based on the first day of your last menstrual period. – If you are unsure of dates please go 2 weeks from your positive pregnancy test.
At this stage, pregnancy development can vary significantly from person to person and from day to day. For this reason, early scans may sometimes be limited or inconclusive even in healthy pregnancies.
Where possible, your early pregnancy scan may include assessment of:
- Location of the pregnancy
- Presence of a gestational sac
- Presence of a yolk sac
- Fetal pole where visible
- Fetal heart activity if visible at your stage of pregnancy
- Approximate gestational age
- Single or multiple pregnancy where identifiable
It is important to understand that a heartbeat is not always visible at 6 weeks, and this does not automatically indicate a problem.
Why choose an early pregnancy scan?
Many people choose a private early pregnancy scan rather than waiting for routine NHS scanning. At The Original Window to the Womb Ltd, we understand that waiting for answers can feel stressful.
Reasons people choose our service include:
- Appointments available from 6 weeks
- No GP referral required
- Flexible appointment availability
- A calm, discreet and confidential environment
- Time for explanation and questions
- Care delivered by qualified, regulated professionals
- Our service is designed to complement, not replace, your NHS maternity care.
When should I book an early pregnancy scan
- Early pregnancy scans are offered from 6 weeks of pregnancy, depending on your last menstrual period.
- Scanning earlier than this often means that clear findings cannot yet be seen and may lead to unnecessary anxiety. If you are unsure when to book, our team can advise you before your appointment.
What to expect at your appointment
Your early pregnancy scan appointment includes:
- A clinical ultrasound assessment
- Clear explanation throughout the scan
- Time to ask questions
- Supportive, compassionate care
- An abdominal scan is usually attempted first. If clear views cannot be obtained, we may discuss the option of an internal transvaginal scan. This is entirely optional, only offered when appropriate, and always performed with your full consent.
- Early pregnancy scans for reassurance
- People seek early pregnancy scans for many reasons, including:
- Previous pregnancy loss
- Pain, spotting or bleeding
- Irregular cycles
- Anxiety in early pregnancy
- Confirmation before sharing pregnancy news
- Whatever your reason for booking, our approach is non judgemental, supportive and clinically led.
- Important information
- Early pregnancy scans:
- Are not diagnostic
- Do not replace NHS maternity care
- Cannot guarantee pregnancy outcome
- May require follow up where development is very early
- You should continue to attend all NHS appointments regardless of the outcome of your scan with us.
- If you experience severe pain, shoulder tip pain, dizziness, fainting or heavy bleeding, you should seek urgent NHS medical care immediately, regardless of scan findings.