Important Information about Early Pregnancy Scans

An Early Pregnancy Scan provides reassurance at a very early stage of your gestation. It is done after the 6 weeks of maternity to confirm that the pregnancy is normal and to calculate the due date of the baby. It is also termed as Viability or Dating Scan. The experts offering Early Pregnancy Leeds ensure that every patient receives the best care and support. This test is done due to several reasons like:

To check whether the pregnancy sac is located within the uterus or not

To check the heartbeat of the unborn baby

Confirm viability of pregnancy

Calculate the gestation period (number of weeks)

Bleeding/Spotting or any odd pain

Ascertain whether it is one or multiple pregnancy

Early Pregnancy is generally performed trans-abdominally (through the tummy), but an internal (vaginal) scan may be needed in 6 or 7 weeks to examine the necessary details, or to know if the womb tilts backwards (retroverted). The professionals will discuss with the patient prior to having an internal scan.

Ultrasound scans are painless, wherein a gel is applied and a probe is pressed on your tummy to capture the image on the screen. It will take approximately 10 minutes to execute the scan properly and the images seen will ascertain whether a Trans-Vaginal test is required. The test is carried out by a highly qualified professional in a protective and comfy environment. During the scan, the expert will explain the findings to you and then, he will give you the images and detailed report.

What is observed during the 6, 7, and 8 weeks of pregnancy?

6 weeks of pregnancy

During this stage, the doctor can see the gestation sac with a yolk sac developing in your uterus. He can see and hear the baby’s heartbeat, which is very reassuring. If he is unable to see a heartbeat then it can be due to the pregnancy being too early. If a heartbeat is seen, then the possibility of miscarriage is reduced to approximately 10%.

7 weeks of Pregnancy

At this stage, the professional can see a fetal heartbeat and measure the Crown Rump Length (CRL) i.e. from the top of the baby’s head to the bottom. He can also see the early separation of the embryo from the yolk sac.

From the 8 weeks, the risk for having a miscarriage is only 2%, if the heartbeat is present. At this stage, he can see the fetus with developing limbs.

The experts offering early pregnancy scans in Leeds can provide you the following assistance:

Scan: Trans-abdominal or Trans-Vaginal ultrasound

Report: A detailed report confirming the pregnancy, due date, and other scan findings

DVD: Complete scan recorded onto a DVD

Photographs: Black and White thermal images

Folder: Suitable for storing gestation records and information leaflets.

Make a prior appointment in a reputed scanning clinic. For this, visit the official website of the service provider to know its contact details. You can even fill the online enquiry form to clear your queries.

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