Concierge obstetric imaging · London
Pregnancy ultrasound services, the complete menu — early pregnancy, dating, nuchal, gender, anomaly, growth and 4D.
A complete menu of private pregnancy ultrasound scans — early pregnancy viability (6–10 weeks), dating and nuchal (11–13+6 weeks), early gender and wellbeing (16 weeks), anomaly (18–21 weeks), growth (28+ weeks) and 4D bonding scans.
Key facts
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A complete scan menu
A menu of private pregnancy ultrasound scans across every gestational stage — from viability to 4D bonding.
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Radiation-free
Sound waves only — safe at any stage of pregnancy, for mother and baby.
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Accredited sonographers
Delivered by accredited sonographers reporting to consultant obstetric standards.
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Complements NHS care
Sits alongside your NHS antenatal pathway — it does not replace it.
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2D, 3D and 4D options
Diagnostic 2D plus optional 3D stills and live 4D bonding footage.
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Same-day report and images
Printed and digital images provided on the day, with a written report to follow.
Indicative pricing
What private pregnancy scans cost in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner sonography suites. Tell us your gestational age and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
Most private pregnancy scans in our network: £120–£360, with images and a report the same day.
| Scan type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Early pregnancy viability scan (6–10 weeks) | £120–£200 | 20 min | Same-day |
| Dating and nuchal translucency (11–13+6 weeks) | £180–£280 | 25 min | Same-day |
| Early gender and wellbeing scan (16 weeks) | £120–£200 | 20 min | Same-day |
| Full anomaly scan (18–21 weeks) | £220–£360 | 30 min | Same-day |
| Growth and wellbeing scan (28+ weeks) | £150–£240 | 25 min | Same-day |
| 4D bonding scan (26–32 weeks) | £180–£300 | 30 min | Same-day |
Prices vary by clinic and by whether 3D and 4D imaging is included. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
The right scan, at the right week, in the right hands.
Every pregnancy scan is gestation-specific — the question you can answer at 8 weeks is not the same as at 20 weeks. We match you to the right scan and the right accredited sonographer.
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Anxious in early pregnancy?
A viability scan from 6 weeks confirms heartbeat and dates — often within days.
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Between NHS scans?
Reassurance and growth scans slot cleanly between your 12- and 20-week NHS appointments.
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A finding flagged?
We route straight to a fetal-medicine consultant if the anomaly scan raises a concern.
The journey
From booking to antenatal plan — what happens, in order.
Seven clear steps — from choosing the right scan for your gestation to a structured antenatal plan on the same day.
Phase 1 · Before your scan
Booking and preparation
Phase 2 · On the day
~20–30 minutes at the suite
Phase 3 · After
Report and antenatal plan
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Before
Book by gestational age
We match you to the right scan — viability, dating, nuchal, gender, anomaly, growth or 4D — for exactly where you are in the pregnancy.
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Before
Full bladder for early scans
For transabdominal scans before 12 weeks, a full bladder gives the clearest view of the uterus and early pregnancy.
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On the day
Attend accredited sonography suite
You arrive at a vetted London sonography suite — quiet, private, and set up for expectant parents.
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On the day
20–30 minute scan
Warm gel and a handheld probe on the abdomen — painless, radiation-free, and you can watch on-screen throughout.
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On the day
Printed and digital images
You leave with printed images and digital files to share with family.
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After
Consultant report
A structured report from the reporting consultant, usually the same day, with any findings clearly flagged.
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After
Structured antenatal plan
If anything needs follow-up, we route to maternal–fetal medicine, your NHS midwife or a private obstetrician — with the report in hand.
Typical end-to-end: same day. Urgent cases: same day, expedited.
What each scan shows
What you can answer, and when.
Each scan on the menu is designed to answer a specific question at a specific gestational window. Here is the full picture — plus the red flag that fast-tracks you to fetal-medicine review.
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Viability + heartbeat (6+ weeks)
Confirms an intrauterine pregnancy, fetal pole and heartbeat from around 6 weeks.
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CRL dating (11–13+6 weeks)
Crown–rump length gives the most accurate dating and estimated due date.
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Nuchal translucency (11–13+6 weeks)
Measures fluid at the back of the fetal neck as part of combined chromosomal screening.
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Early gender + wellbeing (16 weeks)
Early sex determination alongside growth, movement and amniotic fluid check.
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Full anomaly scan (18–21 weeks)
Detailed structural survey of the fetal brain, heart, spine, abdomen, kidneys and limbs.
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Growth + wellbeing (28+ weeks)
Fetal size, presentation, placenta, amniotic fluid and umbilical artery Doppler.
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4D bonding scan
Live 4D footage of your baby’s face and movements — a keepsake, not a diagnostic test.
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Red flag: suspected anomaly on scan — MFM referral
If a structural concern is raised, we arrange urgent maternal–fetal medicine review.
After the scan
The pathways that follow — from routine to specialist.
Whether the scan is reassuring or raises a concern, this is the onward pathway you may meet.
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NHS antenatal care
Your NHS midwife and 12- and 20-week scans remain the backbone of your care — private scans sit alongside them.
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MFM referral for anomaly
If a structural concern is raised, urgent maternal–fetal medicine review with a fetal-medicine consultant.
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NIPT for chromosomal screening
Non-invasive prenatal testing from maternal blood — highly sensitive for trisomy 21, 18 and 13.
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CVS or amniocentesis
Invasive diagnostic testing if screening is positive — chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis under specialist care.
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Serial growth scans for SGA
Repeated growth and Doppler scans if the baby is measuring small for gestational age.
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Delivery planning
Presentation, placental site and estimated fetal weight feed into delivery-mode planning with your obstetric team.
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Postnatal paediatric plan
Any antenatal finding is handed over cleanly to the neonatal or paediatric team for postnatal follow-up.
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Bereavement pathway
If the news is not what you hoped, a private, unhurried bereavement pathway with specialist midwifery support.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of sonography suites, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every suite in our network.
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Accredited sonographers reporting to consultant obstetric standards
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Current-generation ultrasound platforms with 3D and 4D capability
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Same-day printed and digital images, with a structured written report
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Clear onward pathway to maternal–fetal medicine when anomaly is suspected
Red flags
When a private scan isn’t the right first step.
Ultrasound is safe throughout pregnancy — the practical judgement is when a private slot is right, and when maternity triage, obstetrics or maternal–fetal medicine take precedence.
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Reduced fetal movement
A change in your baby’s usual movement pattern is a same-day maternity-triage assessment — not a private-scan wait.
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Suspected structural anomaly
Any structural concern raised on scan is fast-tracked to a fetal-medicine consultant.
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Growth restriction
Suspected small-for-gestational-age triggers serial growth and Doppler scans and obstetric input.
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Placenta praevia
A low-lying placenta near or covering the cervix requires obstetric-led delivery planning.
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Vasa praevia
Fetal vessels crossing the cervix — a delivery-planning emergency handed straight to obstetrics.
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Cervical incompetence
A short or funnelling cervix on scan needs urgent obstetric review for possible cerclage.
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Twin-twin transfusion syndrome
In monochorionic twins, discordant fluid or growth is a fetal-medicine emergency.
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Reduced amniotic fluid
Oligohydramnios needs prompt obstetric assessment and repeat imaging.
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Maternal comorbidity requiring MFM
Diabetes, hypertension, prior loss or complex medical history is best managed under maternal–fetal medicine.
Reading your report
A pregnancy scan report can look busy. It follows the same four parts.
Whether the news is routine or complex, the report keeps to the same structure.
A quiet reminder
The report is written for your obstetric team, not for you — and that’s normal.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your midwife appointment, just ask.
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Gestational age and indication
Your details, gestational age by dates and by scan, and the reason for the scan.
- 02 Technique
Probe and views obtained
Transabdominal or transvaginal approach, and the standard views obtained for this gestation.
- 03 Findings
Biometry, anatomy, placenta, fluid
Fetal biometry, anatomy checklist, placental site, amniotic fluid and Doppler where indicated.
- 04 Impression
Conclusion and next step
A plain summary of what was seen, any concerns raised, and the concrete next step — read this first.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Maternity cover varies widely by policy — most private pregnancy scans are self-pay. We confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about private pregnancy scans.
Quick answers on which scan to book when, safety, gender accuracy, nuchal translucency and what happens if a finding needs follow-up.
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Which pregnancy scan do I need, and when?
Viability at 6–10 weeks, dating and nuchal at 11–13+6 weeks, early gender and wellbeing around 16 weeks, the full anomaly scan at 18–21 weeks, and growth from 28 weeks. 4D bonding scans are best between 26 and 32 weeks.
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Are private pregnancy scans safe?
Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves, not ionising radiation, and is the standard imaging test in pregnancy. Accredited sonographers follow national safety guidelines on scan duration and thermal and mechanical indices.
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Do private scans replace my NHS scans?
No. Private pregnancy scans complement NHS antenatal care — they do not replace your booking appointment, 12- and 20-week NHS scans or midwifery care.
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How accurate is early gender determination?
From around 16 weeks, an experienced sonographer can determine sex with high accuracy — usually quoted at over 98% when views are clear. It is not diagnostic and is not a substitute for NIPT or diagnostic testing.
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What is nuchal translucency, and why 11–13+6 weeks?
Nuchal translucency is the fluid at the back of the fetal neck. Measured between 11 and 13+6 weeks, combined with maternal age and blood markers, it forms part of first-trimester chromosomal screening.
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What if the anomaly scan finds something?
Any structural concern is fast-tracked to a maternal–fetal medicine consultant, with the report and images in hand. You are supported into diagnostic testing, delivery planning or the bereavement pathway as needed.
Sources
- RCOG. Green-top guidelines — obstetric ultrasound and antenatal care.
- NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP).
- British Medical Ultrasound Society. Safety statements and guidelines.
- Society and College of Radiographers. Sonographer scope of practice.
Last reviewed 2026-07-30. Next review due 2027-07-30.
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In practice, in London
What pregnancy ultrasound services looks like on the ground in London
With pregnancy ultrasound services, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it — not whether the scan is available. The wait for pregnancy ultrasound services on the NHS depends heavily on where you live and how urgently the referral is graded. Central and West London private clinics can normally book within a week, with imaging or a procedure slot to follow shortly after. It’s worth being honest about the reason for going private: usually it’s time, not a fundamentally different test.
The mechanics are straightforward: a consultant appointment, any tests done at a nearby CQC-registered site, and a written report back within a few days. London’s density of private diagnostics — Marylebone, the City, Chelsea, Canary Wharf — means most patients can find something that fits around work without a cross-town trek. For pregnancy ultrasound services specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.
There are a lot of consultants in London who can technically handle pregnancy ultrasound services. Fewer who do it week in, week out for the exact question you’re bringing. We spend most of our time working out which is which — and being straight when a different test or a different specialist would serve you better. Everything runs to CQC, GMC and Royal College standards; the choice is about fit, not floor.