Miracle in Progress
Growth Scanning
Check on the growth and welfare of your baby in the second and third trimester.
What is a third trimester pregnancy growth scan?
During the second and third trimester of your pregnancy, we highly recommend a growth scan to ensure your baby is developing as expected and any suspected anomalies are identified.
We also take specific measurements of the baby to make sure it is growing at the correct size at this stage in your pregnancy. If the measurements are within the average limits, then the chances are your baby will be average-sized.
What happens during the scan?
This scan will take place just like any of your other ultrasound scans, using the gel substance on your belly, and a transducer device to show the image of your baby to our sonographer, who will carry out the checks to make sure your baby is developing correctly at this stage.
What happens with your results?
We will go through your report and fully explain our diagnosis in your appointment.
- Tracks your baby’s growth
- No GP referral required
- Longer appointment duration
- Scan not generally available on the NHS
- Appointments available at short notice
- Weekday or Saturday clinics
- Scan performed by a highly trained sonographer or consultant
You will receive:
- Your results on the day
- Estimated fetal weight, if desired
- Gender identification from 15 weeks at no additional cost, if you want to know
- Complimentary black & white picture of your baby (normally £4.00)
