Your pregnancy journey

Ultrasound Timeline

See what becomes available at each stage — from your first heartbeat scan at 6 weeks through to late-pregnancy wellbeing checks.

Expectant parent during pregnancy scan

Scans from 6 to 38 weeks

Scan Baby supports expectant parents from early reassurance scans through to growth and wellbeing checks later in pregnancy. Follow the timeline below to see what we can look at — and when.

  1. Early pregnancy

    Visual heartbeat

    See your baby’s heart beating for the first time.

  2. Early pregnancy

    Length of baby

    We measure your baby’s length to track early growth.

  3. Early pregnancy

    Dates

    Check your date of conception and expected due date (EDD).

  4. Mid pregnancy

    Foetal biometry

    Head, tummy and femur measurements to monitor development.

  5. Mid pregnancy

    Audible heartbeat

    See and hear your baby’s heartbeat during your scan.

  6. Late pregnancy

    Foetal weight

    An estimation of your unborn baby’s weight.

  7. Late pregnancy

    Liquid volume, placenta & presentation

    Check baby’s position, placenta location, and amniotic fluid volume.

Planning your scan

  • Each scan complements your baby’s size and development
  • Early reassurance from 6 weeks onwards
  • Growth and wellbeing checks through late pregnancy
  • Tailored packages for every stage