4D Bonding Scan

24-34 weeks

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This 4D Bonding Scan is to:

  • provide 4D ultrasound imaging of your baby

£85.00RRP

Your 4D Bonding Scan

This scan, available from 24 to 34 weeks, is performed by one of our qualified sonographers with diagnostic scanning experience. It includes:

  • 15-minute diagnostic appointment
    The 15 minutes includes your arrival at reception, your scan, looking through your images where time allows and asking the sonographer any questions

  • wellbeing check of baby
    This means that we check your baby's heartbeat and if our sonographer spots anything unexpected during this routine check we make sure to advise you appropriately

  • complimentary sexing of baby, if requested

  • black and white printed images

  • printed diagnostic report

Please be aware that this scan does not include any growth measurements.

While we can perform the scan from 24 to 34 weeks gestation, we recommend that the best time for a 4D scan is before 32 weeks. This is because of the baby's position and amount of fluid in the gestational sac.

If you are carrying more than one baby you can have this scan from 22 to 26 weeks.

Please note that the quality of your 4D scan is dependent on baby’s position. If our sonographer is not able to obtain good quality images due to baby’s position, we may offer you a rescan free of charge. If this is not possible (due to your gestation for example), we will discuss alternative options with you.

You can bring up to 5 guests to your 4D Bonding Scan at most clinics. Please note that Cardiff, Oxford, Maidenhead and London Harley Street can accommodate fewer guests and do not allow children. Please always check your clinic's guest policy for the most up to date information.

You will receive a clear written report of your scan results, including our recommendation for your next steps. If we recommend a medical follow-up, we can email a copy of your report to your healthcare provider at no extra cost if you provide their contact details.

At your appointment you will be given printed images and your diagnostic report as part of the scan. After your appointment you will be sent a link to the Pim platform, where you can choose to pay £9.99 to access Pim’s unique features and a digital library of your images and reports. 

For people over 16 years of age.

Want more time with baby?

Check out our fantastic Premium 4D Bonding Scan. It's designed to create special memories and includes growth measurements to check baby's progress. It's a longer appointment time too, so you can ask all your questions and chat to your sonographer.

What you get with Ultrasound Direct

Fully qualified and regulated healthcare professionals

The highest possible image and data storage security

A comprehensive report with recommended follow-up

Friendly, supportive and welcoming staff

Preparing for your scan

  • we’ll need access to your abdomen, so please wear a two-piece outfit (like a top and trousers, or a top and a skirt)

Don’t miss our exciting extras

Available to buy at your appointment (subject to clinic stock)

Frequently Asked Questions

After your appointment you will be sent a link to access Pim, our top-of-the-range image management platform. You will have the option to pay to access Pim’s unique features and a full digital library of your images.

On rare occasions we are unable to complete the primary purpose of a scan. For pregnancy scans, this may be due to your baby being in a difficult position, or something else such as overlying bowel gas which can obscure the ultrasound image. If this happens, we’ll book you a free of charge rescan so we can try again! The primary purpose is outlined on each scan webpage.

As healthcare professionals the health and wellbeing of you and your baby is our priority. There may be occasions when we need to discuss unexpected findings or bad news. If this happens during your scan, our team will ensure you receive the best possible compassionate care delivered to you as sensitively as possible.  

We will also recommend your next steps. With your consent, we can contact the local early pregnancy unit or midwife on your behalf where possible. For general health scans, we can email our report and supporting images to your GP.  

If after your scan you become concerned about the scan itself or your images and video clips, just call the clinic where you had your scan to discuss any concerns. If the clinic is closed, contact our head office who will be more than happy to help with your query.

 

Absolutely! Every scan at Ultrasound Direct is performed by a fully qualified sonographer whose primary interest is your health. All our sonographers are fully trained and appropriately qualified to perform ultrasound scans. Many of our team also work in the NHS locally.

All our sonographers are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or the Register of Clinical Technologists and follow the latest safety guidelines.

We are also registered with the Care Quality Commission, an independent regulator, to make sure you always receive the highest possible standards of care. 

All our sonographers who take blood for blood tests are phlebotomy trained.

If you are experiencing pain or bleeding, go directly to your local A&E or contact your midwife – do not book an ultrasound scan. This is because you may be experiencing a medical emergency and waiting for a scan will cause a potentially harmful delay.

Research suggests that there are no known risks to our method of ultrasound scanning. Scans are painless (although an internal scan may be slightly uncomfortable) and have no known side effects. Ultrasound scans do not use any form of ionising radiation, unlike other diagnostic imaging services such as x-rays.

 We follow the British Medical Ultrasound Society’s guidance for the safe use of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.

 During pregnancy scans, we can record your baby’s pulsebeat – this sounds very similar to the heartbeat, but is recorded in a different way. We record the pulsebeat by scanning blood flow through the umbilical cord, rather than recording the heartbeat by scanning the heart. This is because consistent ultrasound output in one place can have a heating effect, and we don’t want to put your baby at any level of risk. The fast-moving blood in the umbilical cord quickly disperses any potential heating effect.

Visit our FAQs page for any further questions you may have.

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Why choose Ultrasound Direct?

Choosing a private ultrasound scan can be overwhelming. Here are some things to think about that could help you make the best decision for you.

Ultrasound Direct Other private ultrasound providers
Trusted partner of several healthcare service providers Yes No
All scanning staff that clients meet are appropriately medically trained Yes Some chaperones or assistants in the scanning room may not be medically trained – you can always ask to double check
Longer than average appointment times Yes Appointment times will vary at different providers. It’s worth checking how long your appointment will be so you know what to expect
Free of charge rescan if the primary purpose of the scan cannot be completed Yes Some providers don’t offer a free rescan – make sure you check before you book
Extra cost to scan twins No Several providers charge extra to scan twins – make sure you check before you book
Company founded and run by sonographers and healthcare professionals Yes No
Uses authentic and genuine client reviews on Trustpilot Yes Some providers are flagged by Trustpilot as using non-supported methods to collect reviews
A comprehensive range of health scan services as well as pregnancy scans Yes No
Blood tests for pregnancy, fertility and general health with phlebotomy-trained staff Yes No
Patients must download an app to view their images No – a link to your images and diagnostic scan report is sent directly to your phone number for easy access and sharing You will need to download an app to access your scan images from some providers

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