If you're searching for a private baby scan clinic near Newport, First Encounters Ultrasound is right on your doorstep.

Located just off junction 30 of the M4, our clinic is a mere 15-minute drive from Newport city centre, making us a convenient choice for expectant parents looking for an early pregnancy scan, gender confirmation or a 3D/4D bonding experiences.

Finding out your due date is one of those magic early-pregnancy moments where everything starts to feel real. Knowing what time of year you'll be going into labour makes it easier to imagine the bundle of joy waiting for you at the end of your journey.

Of course, it's also a reminder that you will need to do some preparation to make sure you're ready for the birth. Which leads us to a question that we hear from a lot of mums-to-be: just how accurate is my due date?

Finding out whether you're having a boy or a girl is a milestone moment in your pregnancy. But how exactly do our sonographers determine your baby's gender when all they've got to go on is a blurry black-and-white ultrasound image?

In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about ultrasound gender confirmation.

We are thrilled to announce that the First Encounters clinic in Cardiff has upgraded to the Voluson Signature 18 ultrasound system!