Patient must be between 6 weeks and 11 weeks 1 day.
This scan confirms the presence of a heartbeat, the position of the fetus, confirm the number and an estimate of delivery date.
Patient must be between 11 weeks +1 day to 13 weeks +6 days
This scan looks at the nuchal translucency, and nasal bridge for any abnormalities.
Gender assessment will only be available after 12 weeks.
Patient must be between 14 Weeks - 19 weeks +6days.
This scan checks growth of the baby, liquor volume, movement and placental position. This scan does also note gender but this is a result of the medical scan performed and not the reason for doing this scan.
This scan is performed between 20-24 weeks.
Checks all structures, including heart chambers, brain, head circumference, length, liquor volume etc.
This scan is performed from 24 weeks to 35 weeks.
The scan checks the growth, weight, liquor volume, blood dopplers for flow through the umbilical artery
This scan is for post miscarriage to check that your body has recovered before trying for another pregnancy. Please do not book this scan if you want to discuss recurrent miscarriage.
The NIPT or formally Non Invasive Prenatal Test can be performed from 10 weeks and involves taking a blood sample alongside completing an ultrasound baby scan. The blood sample is sent for testing and will detect 99% of abnormalities, with the results back in 2-4 working days. The price shown includes all laboratory fees. Please ensure you have had a viability scan around 6-8 weeks to accurately date your pregnancy.
The NIPT is a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) with gender test that analyses the cell-free Fetal DNA circulating in the pregnant mother’s blood. It is a new option for testing for Down Syndrome (trisomy 21) and other common fetal chromosome abnormalities such as Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) and Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13). It will also test for abnormalities in the number of X and Y chromosomes which can be associated with malformations and infertility. Turners Syndrome (45x) and Klinefelters syndrome (47xxy), Triple syndrome and XYY syndrome.
Depending on how far along in pregnancy will depend on the scan most suitable.
6-11 Weeks – Viability/Reassurance Scan
11 +1 to 13+6Weeks – Nuchal Scan
14 to 19+6Weeks – Early Growth Scan (Gender Available)
20-24 Weeks – Anomaly Scan (Gender Available)
24 to 33-35 Weeks – Late Growth/Wellbeing Scan
Dr Penman knows how important your baby scans are to you. Every baby scan includes:
3D and 4D are usually possible from around 12 weeks of pregnancy. 3D and 4D baby scans offer a chance for you to see baby in more detail and, in the case of 4D, in real-time. This can help you get a better idea of what baby will look like when they arrive.
Dr. Penman cannot guarantee the clarity of these images as various things affect how baby’s scan images appear, such as:
Dr. Penman will, of course, do his utmost to get the best images possible of your baby.
Dr. Penman is very happy to be offer his baby scan Medway clinic and allows up to 3 people to accompany his patients during a baby scan.
Children are allowed, however we ask that under 5’s must have an adult sit with them throughout the scan. This cannot be the patient.
Dr. Penman offers scans for single babies as well as multiples (twins, triplets, etc.).
Scans for multiples take longer than scans for single babies and are also priced differently. When booking, please do make sure that you book in for the right scan, all prices are listed on the booking link.
If you book for a single-baby scan only to find out you are expecting multiples, Dr. Penman will do his best to obtain all the information within the allotted timeframe, but please be aware that you may need to book another appointment.
He trained at St Thomas’ Hospital, London before doing his fetal medicine specialty training in Bristol. He moved to Kent in 1997 where he took up a consultant post. He holds his baby scan clinic at Hempstead Therapy Centre in Gillingham and gynaecology clinic at the Spire Alexandra Hospital, Walderslade.
Dr. Penman’s practice, Fetal Medicine UK, is fully registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ensuring that you receive the best possible care and service.
Dr Penman’s Groundbreaking research is currently featured in the Top Netflix mini series Toxic Town where he is played by Philip Childs. Read more about how David’s knowledge and perseverance helped expose the dreadful Corby poisoning scandal.
