Treatments

Pregnancy scanning

Pregnancy Scanning

Pregnancy scanning services at The London Women's Clinic are provided by the London Ultrasound Centre.

The London Ultrasound Centre is one of London's most popular private scan providers with an excellent reputation of clinical care, high quality service and convenient appointments.

LUC provides a complete, private ultrasound service for pregnancy, gynaecology and 4D scans under the guidance of consultant Mr Darryl Maxwell. The centre is used by fertility patients of the LWC, patients of London's leading consultants and self referred patients. Scans available include:

The London Ultrasound Centre is located near Harley Street at 46 Wimpole Street, near the corner of Weymouth Street, London W1G 8SD (just 5 minutes walk from the LWC). For more information and to book your private scan please call on 020 7935 4450 or click here to vist the London Ultrasound website.

Early Pregnancy Scan

5-11 Weeks

An early pregnancy scan will confirm if you are pregnant, calculate your estimated due date and diagnose a multiple pregnancy.

No GP referral required
Scan not routinely available on the NHS
Same or next day booking
Thursday evening or Saturday clinics

You will receive

Your results on the day
Complimentary black & white picture
Report with measurements and charts

Your results are presented in a two-page report with charts.

To book your early pregnancy scan call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Nuchal Scan

11 weeks & 2 days to 14 weeks

Screening for Down Syndrome, Edwards' and Patau Syndromes combined with first anatomy checks and measurements.

95% accurate combined screening
No GP referral required
Appointment duration twice as long as NHS
Blood test to improve accuracy not widely available on the NHS
Bookings available at short notice
Thursday evening or Saturday clinics
Fully accredited and audited clinical staff

You will receive

Your results on the day if advanced blood test given
Complimentary black & white picture
Two-page clinical report

This is a screening test that will produce a genetic abnormalities risk result, it will not reveal if your baby definitely has a chromosome abnormality. During your appointment we will go through your report and fully explain our diagnosis.

To book your nuchal scan call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Anomaly Scan

20-24 weeks

The anomaly scan is an important milestone in your pregnancy. It provides a detailed anatomical check with growth measurements and looks for the first signs of genetic disorder.

Detailed anatomical survey
Checks for genetic problems
No GP referral required
Appointment duration twice as long as the NHS
Same or next day bookings
Thursday evening and Saturday clinics

You will receive

Your results on the day
Complimentary black & white picture
Gender identification at no additional cost, if you want to know
Two-page clinical report

Your baby's organs are checked and its expected growth and welfare measurements are calculated. Your results are checked and its expected growth and welfare measurements are calculated. Your results are presented in a two-page report complete with charts. During your appointment we will go through your report and fully explain our diagnosis.

To book your anomaly scan call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Growth Scan

14 - 20 weeks

To check on the growth and welfare of your baby in the first trimester.

Tracks your baby's growth
No GP referral required
Longer appointment duration
Scan not generally available on the NHS
Bookings available at short notice
Thursday evening or Saturday clinics
Scan performed by a highly trained sonographer or consultant

You will receive

Your results on the same day
Complimentary black & white picture
Gender indentifcation at no additional cost, if you want to know
Estimated fetal weight, if desired
Two-page clinical report

The results are presented in a two-page report complete with charts. During your appointment we will go through your report and fully explain our diagnosis.

To book your growth scan call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Welfare Scan

To check on the growth and welfare of your baby in the second and third trimester. This service includes Dopplers for measuring blood flow from the placenta to your baby, these are critical in monitoring growth in the latter stages of pregnancy.

No GP referral required
Longer appointment duration
Service not generally available on the NHS
Same or next day bookings
Thursday evening or Saturday clinics

You will receive

Your results on the day
Complimentary black & white picture
Gender identification at no additional cost, if you want to know
Estimated fetal weight calculated, if desired
Two-page clinical report

The results are presented in a two-page report complete with charts. During your appointment we will go through your report and fully explain your diagnosis.

To book your welfare scan call 020 7965 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Genetic Tests - Integrated, CVS & Amniocentesis

Integrated Down Syndrome Test

Scan and first test from 11 weeks and 2 days - 13 weeks, Second test from 15-22 weeks

An accurate test for Down Syndrome that combines the results of a scan and blood test during your first trimester with a blood test during your second trimester.

97% detection rate
No GP referral
Procedure performed by a highly qualified sonographer or consultant
Bookings available at short notice

Although greater accuracy is acheived by waiting 15 weeks to perform the second part of the test, you may prefer to receive your results at an earlier time. We will call you three days after your appointment to let you know the results.

To book your Intergrated Down Sundrom Test call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

CVS Genetic Test

An accurate test for specific genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy, including Down Syndrome. Edwards' and Patau Syndrome. Other tests can be performed at an additional cost.

No GP referral required
Procedure performed by a highly qualified fetal medicine specialist
Service not available on the NHS for low risk patients
Bookings available at short notice

You will receive

Results in 3 days
100% accurate gender idenficiation, if you want to know

What we need to know before

To assist with the test please bring written confirmation of your blood group to your appointment. If you don't have this we can help you arrange a blood test when you book.

What happens with the results?

We will call you 3 days after your appointment to let you know the results. You will receive a two-page clinical report along with the results of the genetic test.

To book your CVS call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Amniocentesis Genetic Test

16 weeks +

An accurate test for specific genetic abnormalities in mid to late pregnancy, including Down Syndrome, Edwards' and Patau Syndrome. Other tests can be performed at an additional cost.

No GP referral required
Procedure performed by a highly qualified fetal medicine specialist
Service not available on the NHS for low risk patients
Appointments available at short notice

You will receive

Results in 3 days
100% accurate gender identification, if you want to know

What we need to know before

To assist with the test please bring written confirmation of your blood group to your appointment. If you don't have this we can help you arrange a blood test when you book.

What happens with your results?

We will call you 3 days after your appointment to let you know your results. You will receive a two-page clinical report along with the results of the genetic test.

To book your amniocentesis call 020 7935 4450 (24/7) or book online.

Gender Identification Scan

From 14 weeks

A gender identification scan will reveal if you're having a boy or girl as early as 14 weeks gestation.

95% accurate
No GP referral required
Baby gender scans are not generally available on the NHS
Same or next day bookings
Thursday evening or Saturday clinics

You receive

Your results on the day
Complimentary black & white picture
Gender identification combined with a growth scan
Two-page clinical report

What happens with your results

We always check on the wellbeing of your baby when we perform any scan and for this reason the gender scan is combined with a growth scan that checks your baby's health. The results are presented in a two-page report which we will go through and fully explain during your appointment.

To book your gender identification scan call on 020 7935 4450 (24/50) or book online.

4D Baby Scans

22 weeks onwards

The London Ultrasound Centre's exclusive Cocoon4D baby scans allow you to see your baby in moving 3D, while we also take the opportunity to check on your baby's growth.

Precious images of your unborn child
Fetal growth report
Gender identification - if you want to know
Bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages available
4D service not available on the NHS
Weekday and Saturday clinics

You will receive

Images of your baby on a wide choice of media
Growth scan and report
Cocoon 4D gift bag

To book your Cocoon 4D baby scan call 020 7563 4450 (24/7) or visit the Coccon4D website.