16 to 24 weeks
Available to women from 16 years of age. Babybond® Gender Scans (sometimes called sexing scans) are the most popular in the UK. Our professional opinion is based on a dedicated protocol using 2D ultrasound for showing parents the sex of their baby from 16 weeks. Please note that ultrasound cannot provide 100% guarantees. All scans performed by a qualified Sonographer with obstetric ultrasound scanning experience.
Our Gender Scan Accuracy between 16 and 24 weeks is >99% - read more in our Gender Scan Blog.
Note: Sexing of your baby is complimentary with our Anomaly , Growth , Presentation and 4D Baby Scans.
Primary purpose of the scan:
Babybond well–being check of fetal heartbeat and movement and professional opinion on the sex of the baby using ultrasound, available from 16 – 24 weeks gestation.
Includes:
- 20 minute extended diagnostic appointment
- Babybond well–being checklist
- Sexing of baby
- 2D ultrasound b/w prints in sleeve
- 4DFREEVIEW™ with 3D ultrasound b/w prints in sleeve
When your baby’s position is not ideal for a gender scan we stop scanning and ask you to take a short gentle walk in the local area.
Pre-scan preparation
Need to expose abdomen so ideally wear 2 piece garments i.e trousers or skirt and top.
A full bladder is not normally required for this scan.