Our diagnostic ultrasound services are open and caring for people and we continue to provide our services as a trusted alternative to routine NHS Antenatal diagnostic scans.
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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.
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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.