Dating scan preparation

How to prepare for your scan

Error: This is required. Error: Not a valid value. A dating scan is an ultrasound scan done in the first trimester of pregnancy. Measurements of your baby are taken to estimate how long you have been pregnant. Many women ovulate release an egg that may then be fertilised and conceive about 2 weeks after their last period. So, the baby is due about 40 weeks after the beginning of their last period. If you have a regular day cycle, you can calculate an estimated due date for your baby. Count 40 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. If you think you may need a dating scan to help estimate when your baby is due, speak to your doctor or midwife. A dating scan is usually done between 8 and 14 weeks of pregnancy most often before 12 weeks.

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This scan will be your first glimpse at your developing baby and we can accurately give you your due date of your baby. Measurements are taken such that the dates of the pregnancy can be confirmed or determined. Other information obtained includes whether the pregnancy is in the uterus or outside the uterus an ectopic pregnancy , how many embryos there are, and whether there are any complications surrounding the pregnancy at this early stage. The ovaries and kidneys are also examined. When you arrive for your scan you will be asked to fill out a form about when your last menstrual cycle took place if known and some other details relevant to the scan. You will be asked to lie on the table and to expose your tummy and a towel will be tucked into your pants to limit spread of the gel onto your clothes. The gel that we use is water-soluble so it does not stain your clothes.

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An early dating scan , often referred to as a viability scan or dating ultrasound, is undertaken during the early stages of pregnancy. An early dating scan provides expectant parents with critical information about their pregnancy. Apart from confirming the estimated due date EDD , these scans can reveal important health insights, aiding in the detection of ectopic pregnancies or potential miscarriages. Furthermore, they allow healthcare professionals to monitor the early stages of fetal development and ensure the pregnancy is progressing healthily. In the UK, eligibility for an early dating scan on the NHS depends on specific criteria, including medical history and the presence of symptoms that could indicate complications. Nonetheless, pregnant women are generally entitled to at least two ultrasounds throughout their pregnancy as part of routine antenatal care.

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How To Prepare for an Ultrasound During Pregnancy

Information about having a pregnancy ultrasound. Download and print as PDF kB pdf. A scan is a way of assessing the health of your baby.

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