What to expect at dating scan

Ultrasound scans in pregnancy

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Now comes the moment when you might get to see your baby for the first time — the week scan. We run through what scans are and what to expect on the day. The purpose is to estimate the gestational age of your baby, and check for multiple pregnancy NICE, The scan builds a picture from the way high-frequency sound waves from a probe passed over your tummy reflect off your baby in your womb NHS, This creates a 2D image and, based on your baby's size, your carer will estimate the gestational age of your baby and the estimated due date NHS, ; NICE, Some parents pay for ultrasound images or videos for non-medical reasons.

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Back to Your pregnancy care. If you're pregnant in England you'll be offered an ultrasound scan at around 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. This is called the dating scan.

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Screening in pregnancy: dating scan

Pregnancy scan experts explain all you need to know about your first ultrasound scan that helps the NHS confirm how many weeks pregnant you are, checks how your baby is developing - and gives you an amazing black and white photo to take home. Your week ultrasound scan is the first of the two routine pregnancy scans you're offered on the NHS. It's also a bit of a moment. That's because it's likely to be the first time you 'see' your baby whee! But what exactly should you expect?

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