Early Pregnancy Scans in Widnes

Those first few weeks of pregnancy can be exciting, worrying and confusing all at once. At our Widnes clinic on Victoria Road, our HCPC registered sonographers offer private early pregnancy and reassurance scans from 5 weeks, so you can see what's happening rather than waiting and wondering.

We're a CQC registered clinic with evening and weekend appointments, and you'll never be rushed. You're welcome to bring your partner or someone close to you, and you'll see everything on our large TV screen as your sonographer talks you through it.

Not sure which scan is right for you? As a guide, choose Your First Scan if you're under 8 weeks and want to confirm your pregnancy, Your Reassurance Scan from 8 weeks to see your baby and their heartbeat, or the Viability Package if you'd like two scans a few weeks apart. If you'd also like to find out whether you're expecting a boy or a girl, Your Early Gender Scan combines a scan with a gender blood test.

When you arrive at our Victoria Road clinic, our team will welcome you with a tea or coffee and go through a few details with you. Your sonographer will explain what they're looking for before your scan begins.

Your scan starts as an abdominal scan on your tummy. In early pregnancy, especially before 7 weeks, an internal (transvaginal) scan can give a much clearer picture. If it would help, your sonographer will explain why and only go ahead with your agreement.

Depending on how many weeks you are, we'll check that your pregnancy is developing in the right place, look for your baby's heartbeat, check how many babies there are and measure your baby to estimate how far along you are. Afterwards you'll have time to choose your prints, which are an extra large 6"x8", and with most packages your images are added to your online photo locker so you can share them with family and friends.

Every scan includes a written report. If we see anything that needs following up, we'll explain it clearly and help you get to the right NHS service. If your scan brings unexpected news, our Widnes clinic has a private family room where you can take whatever time you need.

Many of our patients travel to Widnes from across Halton, Merseyside and North Cheshire. Approximate driving times, depending on traffic:

• Runcorn: around 10 minutes over the Mersey Gateway
• Speke and Halewood: around 15 minutes
• Warrington: around 20 minutes
• St Helens: around 20 minutes
• Prescot and Huyton: around 20 minutes
• Frodsham: around 20 minutes
• Liverpool: around 30 minutes
• Ellesmere Port: around 30 minutes
• Northwich: around 30 minutes
• Knutsford: around 35 minutes

How early can I have a scan at your Widnes clinic?

We can scan from 5 weeks. At this stage we're mainly confirming that the pregnancy is in the right place, as a heartbeat usually can't be seen reliably until around 7 weeks. If you'd most like to see your baby's heartbeat, booking from 7 to 8 weeks gives you the best chance.

Will I need an internal scan?

Not always. Every scan starts on your tummy, and an internal scan is only suggested when it would give a clearer view, usually before 7 weeks. Your sonographer will always explain why and ask for your agreement first.

Can someone come with me?

Yes. Your partner, a family member or a friend is very welcome to join you, and everyone can follow along on our large TV screen.

Do you have evening and weekend appointments?

Yes, we offer evening appointments during the week as well as weekend appointments. You can see available times when you book online.

What happens if you find something unexpected?

Your sonographer will explain what they've seen in plain language and give you a written report. Where needed, we'll help you contact the right NHS service, such as your local early pregnancy unit, and you're welcome to use our private family room.

Is there a clinic closer to Crewe?

Yes, if you live in South Cheshire or North Staffordshire, our Crewe clinic on Nantwich Road may be closer.

Read more about early pregnancy and reassurance scans, see our other scans in Widnes: gender scans in Widnes and 4D bonding scans in Widnes, or our early pregnancy scans in Crewe.