simplyGender Baby Sexing Scan | First Encounters Ultrasound

simplyGender™ Overview

Available from 16 weeks gestation, simplyGender™ is a cost-effective baby sexing scan – the perfect option for expectant parents who simply want to know the sex of their baby without any additional frills. You and up to six guests are welcome to watch as we discover the gender of your little one in live 2D footage, viewed on a large HD LED screen in the spacious and relaxed environment of our scanning room. Our experienced sonographer will perform visual checks for both heartbeat and movement, and we will produce two black and white printed 2D glossy photographs that you can take home as souvenirs of your experience.

The Growth&Reassure upgrade option provides the opportunity to enhance the diagnostic nature of this scan, with your fully-qualified obstetric Sonograpgher conducting growth measurements and weight calculation in addition to establishing placental position, observation of amniotic fluid volume, identifying position of baby and obtaining audible heartbeat. This information including gender confirmation will be documented on to a growthAssure™️ report providing valuable documented evidence of baby’s development.

Scan Time & Baby’s Safety

Your simplyGender scan will last for approximately 5 minutes. As an ethical and regulated provider we comply with the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) guidelines, only scanning for as long as it necessitates to achieve the required diagnostic evaluation. Whilst we appreciate longer scan times promoted by other scan companies may seem appealing, the safety and wellbeing of your baby is paramount and should not be compromised.

Referral Procedure to NHS

In the event we identify matters of concern and it is considered a further detailed diagnostic assessment is required, a referral to your NHS GP/Midwife will be provided in accordance with our approved procedures. Referrals to NHS will only be provided when there is justified concern.

Re-Scan Guarantee

The position of your baby can on occasions be such that gender depiction is difficult to achieve. On the rare occasion gender cannot be established, you would be offered one complimentary re-scan visit on an alternate date, subject to the NHS Dating Scan records evidencing your gestation age to be a minimum of 16 weeks at the date of scan. T&C's apply

Multiple Pregnancy Surcharge

A multiple pregnancy will require further scan time in order to conduct the detailed assessment required to achieve gender depticion; as such we charge an additional £25 to account for the extended appointment time allocated, and for the double quantity of souvenirs included in the package.

Sonographers & Regulation

All ultrasound scans are performed by qualified and experienced obstetric Sonographers registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

Guest Policy

We have seating for up 6 guests and children are most welcome.

Pre-scan preparation

Arrive with a full bladder as this will assist with magnification of scan imagery. Please do NOT empty bladder prior to scan. Sugar in the blood stream will assist with baby’s movement. Remove any belly piercings in advance of your appointment. We will need to expose your abdomen during the scan, as such please consider wearing a two piece outfit in order that we may respect your dignity.

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simplyGender™ Overview

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Gifts & Souvenirs