The sonographer will be able to tell you the results of the scan at the time. You can find out more about the 12-week dating scan and the 20-week or mid-pregnancy scan. You may be offered more than 2 scans, depending on your health and the pregnancy. This scan checks for 11 physical conditions in your baby. It's sometimes called the mid-pregnancy scan. The second scan offered during pregnancy usually takes place between 18 and 21 weeks of pregnancy. The dating scan can include a nuchal translucency (NT) scan, which is part of the combined screening test for Down's syndrome, if you choose to have this screening. The sonographer estimates when your baby is due (the estimated date of delivery, or EDD) based on the baby's measurements. The first scan is sometimes called the dating scan. Hospitals in England offer at least 2 ultrasound scans during pregnancy: For example, you may be offered further tests, such as amniocentesis, that have a risk of miscarriage. This is because the scan can provide information that may mean you have to make further important decisions. There are no known risks to the baby or the mother from having an ultrasound scan, but it's important that you consider carefully whether to have the scan or not. If it's difficult to get a good image, the scan may take longer or have to be repeated at another time.Ĭan an ultrasound scan harm me or my baby? However, the sonographer may not be able to get good views if your baby is lying in an awkward position or moving around a lot.
The sonographer may need to apply slight pressure on your tummy to get the best views of the baby.Ī scan usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes. The sonographer will carefully examine your baby's body. The sonographer passes a probe over your tummy and a picture of the baby will appear on the ultrasound screen.ĭuring the exam, sonographers need to keep the screen in a position that gives them a good view of the baby. The sonographer will put ultrasound gel on your tummy, which makes sure there is good contact between the machine and your skin.
You'll be asked to lie on your back and reveal your tummy. The scan is carried out in a dimly lit room so the sonographer is able to get good images of your baby. Most scans are carried out by sonographers. They will advise you what to do.įind out more about pregnancy and COVID-19 What will happen at the scan?
If you get symptoms of COVID-19, or you're unwell with something other than COVID-19, speak to your midwife or maternity team. If you're pregnant, hospitals and clinics are making sure it's safe for you to go to appointments. If you're well, it's really important you go to all your appointments and scans for the health of you and your baby.
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