Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Private Early Pregnancy Scan at home in London for £695, assessing pregnancy location, viability and early development from 6–11 weeks.
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Overview of the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
The Early Pregnancy Scan is an ultrasound examination performed between 6 and 11 weeks to assess pregnancy location, early development and viability.
Depending on gestational age, the scan can identify a gestational sac, yolk sac, embryo and fetal cardiac activity.
It can also establish whether the pregnancy appears to be located inside the uterus and whether more than one pregnancy is present.
At very early gestations, not every structure is necessarily visible.
For example, a heartbeat may not yet be visible at exactly 6 weeks, particularly when ovulation occurred later than expected.
An inconclusive early scan therefore does not automatically mean that the pregnancy is not developing normally.
Repeat ultrasound and, in selected situations, serial Beta hCG blood testing can be required.
Early pregnancy ultrasound may be performed transabdominally or transvaginally depending on gestational age and image quality.
Where the home service cannot obtain sufficiently clear views, additional clinic or Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit imaging may be recommended.
This service is available as a home visit only.
What Does the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) Assess?
Intrauterine pregnancy
Assesses whether the gestational sac is seen within the uterus.
Gestational sac
Identifies the early fluid-filled pregnancy sac.
Yolk sac
Assesses the early supporting structure where expected.
Embryo or fetal pole
Identifies early embryonic development where visible.
Fetal heartbeat
Assesses cardiac activity when gestation allows.
Number of pregnancies
Determines whether one or more embryos are visible.
Early measurements
Crown-rump length or other measurements can provide gestational information.
Who May Benefit From the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)?
People wanting confirmation of an early intrauterine pregnancy - Ultrasound can identify the pregnancy location when sufficiently developed.
People unsure of their pregnancy dates - Measurements can provide early gestational information.
People with a previous miscarriage - An early scan may be requested as part of appropriate pregnancy follow-up.
People who conceived following fertility treatment - Early location, number and development can be assessed.
People with irregular menstrual cycles - Ultrasound can help clarify gestational stage.
People requiring confirmation of fetal cardiac activity - Heartbeat can often be seen once the pregnancy has developed sufficiently.
People wanting to know whether they are carrying twins or multiples - Multiple pregnancies can often be identified early.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Uncertainty about pregnancy dates - Early measurements can estimate gestation.
Previous early pregnancy loss - Ultrasound can provide current pregnancy information.
Light bleeding with otherwise stable symptoms - Ultrasound may form part of assessment, although clinical advice remains important.
Mild pelvic discomfort in early pregnancy - Location and early development may be assessed where appropriate.
Pregnancy following IVF or other fertility treatment - Early ultrasound is commonly used to assess location and number.
Need for confirmation of heartbeat - Fetal cardiac activity can be assessed once visible.
Heavy bleeding, severe one-sided abdominal pain, shoulder-tip pain, fainting, collapse or significant dizziness can indicate an ectopic pregnancy or another pregnancy emergency.
Seek urgent medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine home scan.
How to Prepare for the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Very early pregnancy findings can be inconclusive.
Repeat ultrasound after an appropriate interval may be required rather than making conclusions from one early examination.
What Happens During the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)?
Is the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) Safe?
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation.
Diagnostic ultrasound is widely used during early pregnancy.
Where transvaginal ultrasound is required, it is also commonly used in early pregnancy and does not use radiation.
How to Book Your Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Choose the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Select the early pregnancy ultrasound.
Book your home visit
Provide your London address.
Confirm pregnancy dates
Give the date of your last menstrual period or known conception information.
Follow bladder instructions
Prepare according to the information supplied before the scan.
Have your scan at home
The pregnancy is assessed using ultrasound.
Receive your report
The authorised report is provided securely.
When Will I Receive My Results?
The current London Blood Tests turnaround is approximately 1 day after the examination.
General findings are normally discussed at the scan.
Where a pregnancy is too early for definitive assessment, repeat imaging can be recommended.
Understanding Your Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) Results
A reassuring result can show an intrauterine pregnancy with development consistent with gestational age and visible cardiac activity where expected.
An early pregnancy may sometimes be visible without a heartbeat simply because the gestation is earlier than calculated.
An empty uterus can have several explanations, including very early pregnancy, completed miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
The scan therefore needs to be interpreted alongside symptoms, gestational age and sometimes serial Beta hCG measurements.
What Can the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) Detect?
Intrauterine pregnancy - Confirms that a pregnancy sac is visible within the uterus.
Fetal cardiac activity - Heartbeat can be identified when gestation allows.
Multiple pregnancy - Twins or higher-order pregnancies can often be detected.
Early gestational age - Measurements can provide dating information.
Some early pregnancy complications - Selected abnormal findings can prompt further assessment.
Limitations of the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks)
Very early scans can be inconclusive - Pregnancy structures develop rapidly from week to week.
A heartbeat may not yet be visible at 6 weeks - Dating can differ from menstrual estimates.
Transabdominal imaging can be limited early in pregnancy - Transvaginal imaging can sometimes be required.
A single scan may not establish viability - Repeat imaging can be necessary.
Acute symptoms require clinical care - Home imaging is not a substitute for emergency or EPAU assessment.
Why Book the Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) With London Blood Tests?
Private early pregnancy ultrasound at home - The clinician attends your London address.
Available from 6 weeks - Early pregnancy structures can be assessed as they become visible.
Pregnancy location assessment - Helps establish whether an intrauterine pregnancy can be demonstrated.
Heartbeat assessment - Cardiac activity can be checked when gestation allows.
Multiple pregnancy assessment - More than one embryo can often be identified.
No ionising radiation - Ultrasound uses sound waves.
Professional report - Findings and measurements are formally documented.
Clear pricing - The Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) costs £695.
Private Early Pregnancy Scan (6-11 Weeks) at Home in London
London Blood Tests provides private Early Pregnancy Scans at home in London from 6 to 11 weeks.
The scan costs £695 and is available as a home visit only.
It assesses pregnancy location, early development, number of pregnancies and fetal cardiac activity where visible.
The report is expected approximately 1 day after scanning.