3D fetal ultrasound pregnancy scans are now widely available in the private sector. A 3D ultrasound scan provides a much more detailed picture than a traditional 2D ultrasound scan. The 3D ultrasound image can provide more accurate measurements, and both doctors and parents can better appreciate a certain abnormality or the absence of a certain abnormality with a 3D scan. 3D ultrasound pregnancy scans also show how the baby “behaves” in the womb and is able to monitor foetal movement. With 3D ultrasound, you can actually see what your baby looks like before birth, making a 3D scan a good way of bonding with your unborn child.
The best time for a 3D ultrasound scan is around 27-34 weeks.
A private 3D ultrasound or 4D ultrasound scan in the UK will last around one hour and cost around £180 to £250.
For a comparison of 2D, 4D and 3D ultrasound scans, take a look at the GE Medical Systems web site, one of the companies which has developed these advances in ultrasound technology.
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Featured 3D Ultrasound Providers
The following providers of private ultrasound scans, tests and investigations for pregnancy are featured on the Private Healthcare UK site.
The London Ultrasound Centre
The London Ultrasound Centre is a private ultrasound scanning clinic near Harley Street specialising in antenatal and women’s healthcare. Renown Consultant Obstetrician Dr Darryl Maxwell is the owner and Medical Director of the clinic. He is also director and lead clinician of the Fetal Medicine Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
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David Penman TD MRCOG Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Kent
Mr David Penman specialises in prenatal screening and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures including amniocentesis and CVS. His gynaecological interests include the management of menstrual dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis/pelvic pain, subfertility and the investigation and management of recurrent miscarriage.
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Create Health
Create Health Clinic offers expert 3D/4D ultrasound scanning in pregnancy led by the pioneer of ultrasound diagnostics, Professor Stuart Campbell. Professor Campbell is renowned for introducing new techniques in obstetrics including the routine pregnancy scan, early diagnosis of fetal abnormalities, assessment of fetal growth and wellbeing in addition to ultrasound screening for ovarian cancer.
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The Portland Hospital
Being a major provider of private obstetric care, The Portland Hospital offers all aspects of antenatal scanning including specialised tests such as amniocentesis, as well as 3d scans. Our Fetal Medicine Unit uniquely offers a Consultant Led Service, provided by Consultants who specialise in fetal medicine.
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