Growth & Presentation Scan
Price From – £59
A Growth & Presentation Scan — sometimes called a private growth scan — is a second and third-trimester ultrasound that checks your baby's growth, position, and wellbeing. Performed from 22 to 40+ weeks, it gives reassurance about how your baby is developing in the later stages of pregnancy.
OUR SERVICE
What This Scan Includes
- Baby's growth measurements: head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length
- Estimated fetal weight (EFW)
- Assessment of amniotic fluid levels around the baby
- Placental position
- Baby's presentation (whether the baby is head-down, breech, etc.)
- 3 thermal print photographs of your baby
- Digital images securely available to download for your own records
- Printed and digital report copy provided the same day
Optional Extras (Available in Clinic)
Enhance your scan experience with a choice of keepsakes and upgrades:
- Heartbeat bear with your baby's heartbeat recorded inside
- Gender reveal cannon for an exciting announcement
- Sneak peek in 4D (if position allows) with 3 additional thermal prints
- Add-on 4D upgrade (if position allows) including 5 extra digital images, 1 x 6x4 colour print, and full scan recording
Prices available on request.
Who Is This For?
Parents often choose a private growth scan for reassurance. The scan can show whether the baby is:
- Growing normally as expected
- Too small for gestational age (SGA)
- Too large for gestational age (LGA)
- In a suitable presentation with placental position checked before labour
The scan can also be performed if you have been advised by your midwife or consultant to monitor growth more closely. This scan provides both reassurance and valuable clinical information — however it does not replace NHS recommended antenatal care or scans.
All results use non-customised growth charts and we advise all findings are discussed with your Midwife following the scan.
How Does Ultrasound Assess Growth?
Ultrasound assesses growth by measuring your baby's head, abdomen, and femur, which are then plotted on growth charts within the ultrasound machine. This produces an estimated fetal weight and shows whether your baby is following a normal growth pattern.
While there can be small variations in estimated fetal weight, ultrasound is one of the most reliable and non-invasive ways to monitor fetal growth. Please be aware we do not have access to your customised growth charts and all results should be discussed with your midwife.
How to Prepare
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time to fill out forms and choose any optional extras
- Follow any booking instructions provided by our team via email — you do not need a full bladder
What Is Umbilical Artery Doppler?
Umbilical artery Doppler uses ultrasound to assess how well blood is flowing from the placenta to the baby through the umbilical cord. It helps assess placental function.
Specifically, it measures:
- The resistance to blood flow in the placenta
- How easily oxygen and nutrients are reaching the baby
Results are displayed as waveforms and expressed as indices such as:
- Resistance Index (RI)
- Pulsatility Index (PI)
- Systolic/Diastolic (S/D) ratio
Umbilical artery Doppler assessment is not routinely required in uncomplicated pregnancies. National guidance recommends its use only where there are concerns about fetal growth or placental function, and this assessment is typically undertaken within NHS maternity care. We may offer this assessment if there are unexpected growth findings on your scan.
Please note Doppler assessment of the umbilical artery is only offered over 24 weeks gestation if necessary.
OUR PROCESS
What to Expect
We believe reassurance comes from knowing exactly what will happen. Our appointments are calm, unhurried, and clearly explained at every stage, so you feel informed, supported, and comfortable throughout your visit.
Before Your Appointment
When you book, we'll advise you of any preparation needed. No full bladder is required for this scan. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and arrive 5-10 minutes early to complete any forms and choose optional extras.
During the Scan
Your scan is carried out by an experienced, fully qualified sonographer. We explain what we're seeing as we go, answer questions, and take time to obtain clear images of your baby's growth and position.
After the Scan
We'll talk you through the findings and next steps where appropriate. Your images and same-day report are provided before you leave. We always recommend discussing results with your midwife following the scan.
If you have any questions or concerns before your appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us — we're here to help.
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
Our Promise
At Serenity Ultrasound, our promise is simple:
Accuracy You
Can Trust
All scans performed by HCPC registered sonographers, with NHS expertise, and blood draws taken by certified phlebotomists.
Compassionate
Care
Every appointment carried out in a supportive, reassuring environment.
Trusted
Guidance
With digital reports, images, and explanations provided at every step.
Safe
& Regulated
A fully CQC-registered clinic with ongoing quality audits.
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