Our ultrasound baby scan clinic is located just off J27, M8. We are based in Trillium House, 175 Renfrew Road, PA3 4EF.
Our Early Pregnancy Scan is from 8 to 14 weeks.
Our early pregnancy scan checks that the pregnancy is growing in the right place, if there is one baby, twins, triples or more. We check baby’s the heart is beating and everything is looking normal for how many weeks you are.
A wellbeing scan can be done in your second or third trimester. We check how baby is growing, the position of your placenta and the fluid around baby. If you are over 24 weeks we will check how the placenta is functioning through the blood flow in baby’s umbilical cord. If you are over 16 weeks & wish to hear baby’s heartbeat at this scan, just ask your sonographer and she will let you listen to it. We will also show you as much of baby as we can, depending on the position of your baby and your gestation at the time of your scan.
If you are 8-14 weeks we would recommend an Early Pregnancy Scan, if you are 14-40 weeks we would recommend a Wellbeing Scan.
We can check baby’s gender from 16 weeks.
Our 3D and 4D ultrasound scans can be carried out 24-32 weeks, at Elite Ultrasound we say the optimum time is 27-29 weeks, this is due to baby’s size and volume of amniotic fluid around baby. Once you are beyond 32 weeks and progress further into the third trimester it can be a little more difficult to get a clear view of baby’s face, due to fetal lie and baby’s size.
3D baby scans show a still image of baby in 3 dimensions. 4D baby scans show the 3D moving image.
To get the best 3D/4D baby pictures we need lots of amniotic fluid around baby’s face, baby needs to be facing your tummy or to your side, just not your back. Try to book 24-32 weeks. The location of your placenta can affect image quality e.g. if baby is hiding behind it, we may not be able to clearly see all of baby’s face. Everyone’s tissue type is different and ultrasound travels different through people, so the clarity of images alters person to person, also higher BMI’s may result in poorer image quality.
At Elite Ultrasound we can let you hear baby’s heartbeat from 16 weeks, just ask your sonographer to let you listen.
Yes, we will print pictures for you to take away with you at your baby scan appointment.
Yes, just say to your sonographer that you do not want to find out baby’s gender.
No, if you have had a positive pregnancy test and your last menstrual period was 8 weeks ago, we are happy to scan you.
If you are experiencing any acute pain or bleeding we recommend that you first call your local Early Pregnancy Department.
Your scan will be performed by one of our radiographers or midwives, all our sonographers are qualified to a minimum of PgC in Obstetric Ultrasound and are registered with either hcpc-uk.org or nmc.org.uk.
Ultrasound Scanning is considered to be a safe diagnostic tool, with no evidence that is has produced any harm to patients in the previous 40 years (BMUS, 2012). All scans are performed with the ALARA principle and by highly experienced staff ensuring all safety measures are adhered to.
Yes, our scans are in addition to all your GP, midwife, scan, and hospital appointments.
You can pay when booking via PayPal, or at your appointment we accept card or cash.
The maximum number of people you can bring to your appointment is 6, please note any children that attend are included in the maximum number.
Yes.