PRIVATE SCANS FOR WOMEN
Pregnancy | Gynecology
 The London Ultrasound Centre is a private scanning clinic for women near Harley Street, London. The private centre is co-owned by Dr Darryl Maxwell, a Consultant in Ultrasound for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr Maxwell is also director and lead clinician of the Fetal Medicine Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
Why have a Private Scan?
Many people believe it is only rich and famous women who have private scans during pregnancy or for gynecology. While it is true that we do have the occasional VIP the majority of our patients are ordinary women who have many different reasons for using our private medical scan services.
Reasons for a Private Pregnancy or Gynecological Scan
- The Combined Nuchal Scan - In some NHS trusts your 12
week screening for Down Syndrome will comprise an ultrasound scan
measurement and your age related risk. At The London Ultrasound Centre
we perform the more accurate Combined Screening that adds a blood test to calculate your Down Syndrome risk.
- Missed Nuchal Scan - If you are later than 13 weeks and 6
days pregnant you have missed your Down Syndrome Screening in which case you
may come to us for a Quadruple Test.
- Dissatisfaction with the NHS - Perhaps you were unhappy with your NHS scan and would like to be re-scanned? Are you unable to secure an addtional NHS appointment?
- Scan Availability - You may have been offered a scan with the NHS at a time that is not convenient and are finding it difficult to reschedule.
- Concerned About Baby's Growth - On the NHS an expectant mother is only offered 2 scans during any routine pregnancy – the 12 week Nuchal Scan and a 20 week Anomaly Scan
– whereas in the private sector the mother is scanned more frequently to monitor growth in the womb.
There is no harm caused by the extra scans and we can track your baby's progress by performing
a Fetal Welfare Scan every few weeks.
- Pregnancy Anxiety - You may have experienced miscarriage in the past. Perhaps this is your first pregnancy? Maybe you have reason to be worried about your pregnancy?
- Unsure of Dates - You may not know the date of your last cycle and need to calculate your dates so as to plan your pregnancy. This is often called a Dating Scan , Viability Scan or Early Pregnancy Scan . This type of scan is not normally offered on the NHS.
- Family Genetic Disorders - If you have family history of genetic abnormalities we can perform pre-birth testing on your unborn baby. Our specialists in Chorion Villus Sampling (CVS) and Amniocentesis are experts in sampling, analysis, pre-natal genetic testing.
- Gender Identification - Your local NHS trust may have a policy of not revealing you baby's gender to expectant parents. We can reveal your baby's sex from 14 weeks onwards.
- Pregnancy Pain - Perhaps you have experienced some unusual tummy pain?
- Premature Labour - Maybe you are concerned about premature labour. You may have a family history of premature births.
- Reduced Baby Movement - You may have noticed your baby isn’t moving about as much as usual or has stopped moving in the womb altogether.
- Pregnancy Travel - You may be travelling soon and want to know if it is safe to travel at your stage of your pregnancy.
- Bleeding in Pregnancy - You may be experiencing unusual bleeding.
- Trying to conceive - Maybe you are trying to start a family and want to know when you are ovulating?
- Pelvic Pain - Perhaps you are experiencing pain in the pelvis or lower back?
- Ovarian Cancer Screening - Some women with a family history of ovarian cancer come to us for regular screening.
Private Medical Scans In London
We provide the full range of ultrasound examinations for pregnant and non-pregnant women including:
This is not a complete list of services provided. Please see our services page for more scans and information.
Our facility is staffed by friendly, experienced consultant doctors and sonographers using the latest medical equipment in a modern environment.
You do not need a referral from your GP, Obstetrician or Midwife to book an appointment at our clinic.
Having private scans does not mean you cannot have your baby on the NHS. We will happily communicate with your NHS obstetrician or midwife to ensure you receive the very best in antenatal care.
Booking a private scan - either obstetric or gynecological - at The London Ultrasound Centre ensures that you will receive the best ultrasound examination to assist with your overall care.
For bookings information and prices please see our Appointments page.
The London Ultrasound Centre is the UK's newest Fetal Medicine Centre.
We provide a complete private ultrasound service for for pregnancy and gynecology
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