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Early Pregnancy Scans in Stoke-on-Trent
From 6 weeks | NHS sonographer-led | CQC Registered & Rated Good
Worried? Excited? Just need some reassurance?
The early weeks of pregnancy can feel like a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Our early pregnancy scans give you the opportunity to see your pregnancy developing and receive reassurance from an experienced, NHS-trained sonographers in a calm and welcoming environment.
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With Tiny Toes, you're not only choosing a CQC-registered clinic rated GOOD — you're choosing a team with first-hand NHS experience and direct referral pathways to local NHS services. So if you ever need further care or advice, we know where to turn. You can feel confident that you and your pregnancy are in experienced, caring hands from the very beginning.
When can I have an early scan?
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We offer early pregnancy scans from 6+ weeks, but we recommend waiting around 14 days after your first strong positive pregnancy test before booking your scan where possible. WHY? The reason is simple - a few days can make a big difference in early pregnancy. In the very early stages, your baby is developing incredibly quickly. Coming for your scan just a day or two earlier can sometimes mean that it is too early to clearly see a heartbeat, even when everything is progressing normally. This can understandably cause unnecessary worry and uncertainty, when simply waiting a few more days may give us a much clearer picture. We want your first experience with us to be as reassuring and informative as possible, which is why we recommend waiting until there has been enough time for your pregnancy to develop and for us to have the best chance of seeing what we would expect at your stage. If you’re unsure about when to book, just get in touch - we’re always happy to advise you.
What happens during your appointment?
Before your scan, we’ll ensure your consent form has been fully completed and take the time to check any relevant medical or pregnancy history.Your scan will usually begin transabdominally, so you’ll need a full bladder for your appointment.If a transvaginal scan is indicated to obtain clearer or more accurate information, your sonographer will explain why this may be recommended and talk you through what it involves.You are always in control of your care. A transvaginal scan will only be carried out with your informed consent, and you can ask questions or change your mind at any time.
What if we find something wrong?
If we identify something that requires further assessment, we’ll explain our findings clearly and advise you on the appropriate next steps.Where appropriate, we can make direct referrals to our local NHS Trust, where members of our sonography team have worked for many years and continue to work within the NHS. This means we have established professional links with local NHS services and can help ensure you know where to seek the appropriate further care.
Your Images To Take Home
We’ll make sure you have plenty to remember your visit by. You’ll receive digital copies of your scan images, plus printed images beautifully presented in one of our Tiny Toes presentation folders — ready to take home and treasure.
Services
Ready to book your early scan? Check out our packages below!
Viabiltiy Scan
Your First Pregnancy Scan From 6+ Weeks
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A private early pregnancy scan to check the location and viability of your pregnancy, with reassurance from an experienced sonographer.
Early Reassurance Scan
For that extra reassurance from 8+ Weeks
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Our Early Reassurance Scan gives you the opportunity to see your baby, check their development and receive reassurance from an experienced sonographer during those early weeks of pregnancy