Concierge fetal medicine · London
Private anomaly scan (20-week scan) in London, by a fetal-medicine specialist.
A proper anatomy scan by a fetal-medicine specialist - not a 4D souvenir video. Findings, when they occur, are explained in the room and referred to a tertiary centre the same week if needed.
Why parents choose us
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A specialist, not a sonographer alone
A consultant fetal-medicine specialist performs the scan - the same clinician who would review a finding in the NHS.
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Answers in the room
Findings, when they occur, are explained on the day, with an onward tertiary referral arranged the same week if needed.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private anomaly scan costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our fetal-medicine network. Send your dates and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A 20-week anomaly scan in our network: £250–£450, with findings discussed in the room.
| Scan type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| 20-week anomaly scan | £250–£450 | 30–45 min | Same visit |
| Advanced fetal-medicine anomaly scan | £400–£800 | 60 min | Same visit |
| Fetal echocardiography | £450–£900 | 45–60 min | Same visit |
| Growth scan (28–40 weeks) | £180–£350 | 20 min | Same visit |
| 4D bonding scan (24–32 weeks) | £200–£400 | 30 min | Same visit |
| Cervical length scan (mid-trimester) | £180–£300 | 20 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by the specialist, and by whether fetal echocardiography or Doppler is added. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
A twenty-week scan is one of the most important scans of your life.
It deserves a specialist. We route you to a consultant fetal-medicine doctor - the same clinician who would review a finding in the NHS - and to an onward tertiary pathway if anything is found.
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Missed the NHS window?
We arrange a private anomaly scan at the optimal 20–22 week window, often within days.
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A soft marker was seen elsewhere?
A longer, higher-resolution look by a fetal-medicine specialist - with fetal echo if indicated.
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Higher-risk pregnancy?
IVF, previous fetal anomaly, maternal diabetes or family history - we match the right specialist.
The journey
From enquiry to report - what happens, in order.
One specialist from first message to written report - often within days.
Phase 1 · Before your scan
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
30–60 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us your dates
A short, confidential form. Gestation, any previous scans or NHS results, and any concerns.
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Before
We come back with a plan
Within one working day: which scan is right for your gestation, which specialist, indicative price.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Timed for optimal gestation (20–22 weeks for the anomaly scan). Insurer pre-authorisation handled.
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On the day
Arrival and preparation
No fasting, no full bladder. Bring your partner - the room is set up for two.
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On the day
The scan itself
30–45 minutes for a standard anomaly scan; up to 60 for advanced fetal medicine. Systematic, organ-by-organ.
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On the day
Findings discussed in the room
Normal, a soft marker, or a structural finding - explained by the specialist, before you leave.
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After
Report and onward pathway
A written report within 48 hours, copied to your NHS midwife. Tertiary-centre referral the same week if needed.
Typical end-to-end: 3-7 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
A head-to-toe fetal anatomy check.
The scan is systematic - organ system by organ system, to the FASP standard.
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Full fetal anatomy check
A systematic head-to-toe examination of every organ system, to the FASP standard.
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Growth and amniotic fluid
Biometry and liquor volume - early markers of placental or fetal problems.
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Placental position and cord
Placental site, cord insertion and vasa praevia screening where indicated.
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Fetal heart (basic + optional detailed)
Four-chamber, outflow tracts and three-vessel views, with fetal echo available as an add-on.
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Fetal spine
Sagittal, coronal and axial views along the length of the spine.
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Fetal brain
Ventricles, cerebellum, cavum and posterior fossa.
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Facial clefts and limb screening
Face profile, orbits, upper lip and long bones of all four limbs.
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Red flag: reduced fetal movements
Reduced fetal movements need same-day maternity assessment - call your unit, not us.
Scan types
Not all pregnancy scans are the same.
What each option is actually for, at which gestation.
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20-week anomaly scan
The mid-pregnancy structural scan, to the FASP standard - the one every pregnancy should have.
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Advanced fetal-medicine anomaly
A longer, higher-resolution scan by a fetal-medicine specialist - for higher-risk pregnancies or a soft marker seen elsewhere.
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Fetal echocardiography
A detailed cardiac scan by a fetal cardiologist - indicated by family history, diabetes, or a cardiac soft marker.
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Growth scan
Serial biometry, liquor volume and umbilical artery Doppler - from 28 weeks.
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4D bonding scan
A three-dimensional look at the face and hands. Best between 24 and 32 weeks - not a diagnostic scan.
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Cervical length
Transvaginal measurement in the mid-trimester, where preterm-birth risk is being watched.
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Doppler studies
Umbilical, middle cerebral and uterine artery Dopplers, for placental function assessment.
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Follow-up detailed anomaly
A repeat scan to clarify or follow a finding seen on an earlier scan.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of specialists, we picked them.
Consultant fetal-medicine partners across central London, with a tertiary-centre pathway if anything is found.
Selection criteria
How we choose every specialist in our network.
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Consultant fetal-medicine specialists
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Advanced fetal echo available
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Onward tertiary-centre pathway if abnormality found
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Counselling by a specialist midwife if needed
Safety and expectations
Safe - but not a guarantee.
Ultrasound is one of the safest tests in medicine. What varies is what it can - and cannot - see.
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Optimal timing 20–22 weeks
The anomaly scan is designed for this window. Earlier and structures are too small; later and the fetus is too big to see everything.
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Not every anomaly is detectable
Even the best scan, in the best hands, detects around 50–95% of anomalies depending on the organ system.
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Scan quality varies
Maternal habitus and fetal position affect image quality. Occasionally a repeat scan is offered.
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A "soft marker" isn’t a diagnosis
Soft markers are common in normal babies. They prompt further assessment, not a conclusion.
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Fetal echo is a specialist add-on
A detailed heart scan is a separate specialist examination - arranged where clinically indicated.
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A normal scan is reassuring, not a guarantee
A normal anomaly scan doesn’t guarantee a healthy baby - some conditions appear later, or not on ultrasound at all.
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This is not a "gender reveal" party
Findings can be serious. The scan is medical - bring a partner for support.
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Take a partner for support
You are welcome to bring one adult with you into the room.
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Share results with your NHS midwife
Please share the written report with your NHS midwife so your booking record stays complete.
Reading your report
An anomaly-scan report can look intimidating. It isn’t.
Every report keeps to the same four parts. The impression, at the bottom, is written to be read first.
A quiet reminder
Share the report with your NHS midwife - your booking record should stay complete.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your next appointment, just ask.
- 01 Header
Gestation and previous scans
Your details, the gestation on the day, and any previous scans referenced.
- 02 Technique
Views obtained
Which anatomical views were obtained, and any views that were limited by position or habitus.
- 03 Findings
Organ-by-organ
A systematic description of each organ system, with biometry, liquor volume and placental site.
- 04 Impression
Read this first
Normal, a soft marker, a structural finding, or a referral - stated plainly and up front.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover for maternity ultrasound varies by policy; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about the anomaly scan.
Quick answers on timing, cost, limitations, fetal echo and results.
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What does the 20-week anomaly scan show?
A systematic head-to-toe check of your baby’s anatomy - brain, spine, heart, abdomen, kidneys, face and limbs - plus growth, amniotic fluid volume and placental position.
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When should it be done?
Between 20 and 22 weeks is optimal. Earlier and structures are too small to see reliably; later and the fetus is too big to visualise everything.
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What are its limitations?
Even the best scan detects only around 50–95% of anomalies, depending on the organ system. Scan quality is also affected by maternal habitus and by how the baby is lying.
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How much does a private anomaly scan cost in London?
A standard 20-week anomaly scan is typically £250–£450 in our network. An advanced fetal-medicine anomaly scan is £400–£800, and a fetal echo £450–£900.
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I’ve had an NHS anomaly scan - why have a private one?
Most women are reassured by the NHS scan alone. A private scan is usually chosen for a longer, more detailed look by a fetal-medicine specialist, or where the NHS scan raised a question.
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What is a fetal echo and do I need one?
A specialist heart scan performed by a fetal cardiologist. It is indicated by a family history of congenital heart disease, maternal diabetes, or a cardiac soft marker seen on the anomaly scan.
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What if my baby’s movements have reduced?
Reduced fetal movements need same-day assessment by your maternity unit - please phone them directly. A private appointment is not the right route for this.
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What is a 4D bonding scan?
A three-dimensional look at the face and hands, best done between 24 and 32 weeks. It is a keepsake scan, not a diagnostic one, and does not replace a proper anomaly scan.
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When will I get the results?
Findings are discussed in the room, on the day. A written report is issued within 48 hours, and copied to your NHS midwife on request.
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When should I see a GP urgently?
Reduced fetal movements, vaginal bleeding, sudden severe abdominal pain, a bad headache with visual changes, or a fever - contact your maternity unit or GP the same day.
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In practice, in London
Booking anomaly scan privately in London - what actually happens
With anomaly scan, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it - not whether the scan is available. Waiting lists on the NHS for anomaly scan vary widely by borough and by how the GP letter reads. Privately in London, we can normally offer a slot inside the same week, sometimes within 48 hours if there’s a cancellation. The difference isn’t clinical quality - the consultants are frequently the same faces you’d see on the NHS - it’s the calendar.
Once you’re in the private system for anomaly scan, the pace picks up noticeably. Consultant slots run to time, imaging is usually available in the same building or a short walk away, and the report comes back typed and detailed. It’s the coordination that tends to feel different - one person on the other end of the phone, not a switchboard. For anomaly scan specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.
Honesty about expectations is part of the job. A private anomaly scan appointment in London won’t change the underlying medicine - the guidelines, the consultants, and the equipment are largely the same as on the NHS. What it changes is speed, continuity, and the amount of time you get to actually talk through the findings. Everyone we route to is GMC-registered and works within CQC-regulated facilities.