If you are pregnant in the UK, you have two options for your ultrasound scans: the National Health Service (NHS) or a private scan clinic.
Pregnant women are typically offered two scans on the NHS: one at 12 weeks, and another at 20 weeks. On top of this, however, many mums-to-be choose to have additional scans at a private ultrasound clinic like ours. So what do private scans offer that NHS scans don't?
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Whether you've booked an elective scan with First Encounters Ultrasound or you're preparing to attend one of the routine pregnancy scans offered on the NHS, it's always a good idea to be prepared.
Before you leave the house, follow these steps to get the most out of your ultrasound appointment...
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A dating scan tells you how many weeks pregnant you are and checks the general health and development of your baby.
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The first trimester of a pregnancy can be an anxious time, and many expectant parents find comfort and reassurance in additional ultrasound scans and check-ups.
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NHS pregnancy care in the UK typically includes two ultrasound scans: one at 12 – 14 weeks, and another at 18 – 20 weeks.
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The NHS will typically offer an expectant mother two free ultrasound scans over the course of her pregnancy: one at 12 weeks, and another at 20 weeks.More...
