Private scans

[mumof2]

Have people had these and can anyone book them at the hospital that they choose to go with and how much is it???

 

[hennaly]

there are lots of different types of scan, i had an oscar scan done privately, this is the combined scan and bloods for downs and other defects, i went with bupa which cost £196 and worth every penny, they were fantastic, so relaxed and helpfull and really put my mind at rest, i was also given the photos they took from the scan.
I am also going to have the 4d scan at 28 weeks again with bupa.

 

[NickyB]

I've had a few now

I paid for two early ones, one was £125 at one private clinic and then the second was £85 at a different place. I googled for private scan or something and my area and you should be able to find one.

My 4D scan yesterday was at the same place as the £85 one but was obviously more.

I don't know if you can pay at your local NHS for a private early one. I don't think ours offers anything like this.

 

[Emma79]

Have been looking into private scans myself - most major UK cities have somewhere you can go, either private hospitals or proper screening places. Found that costs vary - average for early (6-18 week) scans seems to be about £95 but its worth looking around. I've booked one in Leeds (leedsscreeningcentre.co.uk) for next Wednesday and they charge £70.

 

[claire2711]

they vary in prices, from where u choose to get it done, and on what package you choose.

we got ours done for £190 and we got a 10 min dvd, a disc of 30 pics and 8 A4 glossy print outs of bubs. was well worth the money!! it was a 3d/4d scan and brilliant! really lovely to see his lil face and find out the sex xxxx

 

[Sherlock]

You need to go to a private hospital/clinic for private scans. NHS ones don't do these.

You don't need a GP referral or anything else. Simply call and book in for the scan of your choosing.

I've used Nuffield hospitals in the past for various private treatments/scans and recommended them. Payment is by invoice and to be settled within 14 days.

 

[Hazel]

I just googled and found my nearest. It was £50 for a reassurance and dating scan from 6 onwards then the other prices varied for the different things. We got a free one for 10 days after the first scan as I had very enlarged ovaries and they wanted to check them to see if gone down. We then got a discount for the sexing scan at 18 weeks as had used them before.
I'm very glad I had the early scans as they really put my mind at ease.