NOTE:
You are welcome to bring up to 3 guests (no children currently allowed) to most of our clinics (see our COVID-19 Information page for further information). You and your guests are required to wear a mask or face covering, in line with UK government guidance.
We are co-operating with the NHS Contact Tracing service, so you may like to download the NHS COVID-19 app before attending your appointment. On arrival you can scan the QR code when entering the clinic. This will help trace and stop COVID-19.
Available to women from 16 years of age.
This ultrasound scan is recommended especially for women with a history of late miscarriage, multiple pregnancy or have previously had surgery on the cervix. It is performed trans-vaginally to obtain optimum clarity and results and can be part of a monitoring process for premature labour prevention.
All scans are performed by a qualified Sonographer with diagnostic scanning experience.
Have your scan images sent to you in seconds using Ultrasound Direct toMOBILE Mobile: a safe and secure system for the delivery of ultrasound scan images to your mobile device or email address. Ultrasound Direct toMOBILE uses the latest technology to bring you your scan images in a format that can be saved forever or shared on social media at the touch of a button. Ultrasound Direct toMOBILE is included with your scan at no extra cost.
Perform an internal ultrasound scan to measure and assess the cervix between 16 - 40 weeks gestation.
Includes:
- Length measurement of the cervix
- Assessment for signs of an incompetent cervix where it begins to dilate
- Babybond wellbeing check and 2D ultrasound b/w prints in sleeve of your baby
- Ultrasound Direct toMOBILE delivery of your scan images and report
A trans-vaginal scan with consent.
Need to expose lower part of abdomen so ideally wear 2 piece garments i.e trousers or skirt and top.
Please empty your bladder prior to examination.
Maintain normal medication.