Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
Private Presentation Scan at home in London for £695 from 36–40 weeks, checking fetal position and selected late-pregnancy wellbeing features.
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Overview of the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
The Presentation Scan is a late-pregnancy ultrasound performed between 36 and 40 weeks to determine the baby's position before birth and review selected wellbeing features.
Fetal presentation describes which part of the baby is positioned towards the birth canal.
The most common presentation at term is cephalic, where the baby's head is down.
Other presentations include breech, transverse and oblique positions.
Knowing presentation can be important when discussing birth planning with your maternity team.
The scan can also assess fetal heartbeat, movement, placental position and amniotic fluid and may include selected fetal measurements depending on the clinical protocol.
A Presentation Scan does not determine by itself whether vaginal birth or Caesarean birth is appropriate.
Delivery planning must take account of the entire pregnancy, previous births, placental position, maternal health and obstetric assessment.
This service is available as a home visit only.
What Does the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) Assess?
Cephalic presentation
Determines whether the baby's head is positioned downwards.
Breech presentation
Identifies whether the baby's bottom or feet are positioned towards the pelvis.
Transverse or oblique lie
Identifies when the baby lies across or diagonally within the uterus.
Fetal heartbeat
Confirms cardiac activity at the time of examination.
Fetal movement
Visible movement can be observed.
Amniotic fluid
Assesses the fluid surrounding the baby.
Placental position
Reviews visible placental location.
Selected fetal measurements
Measurements may be included where appropriate to the booked examination.
Who May Benefit From the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)?
People unsure whether their baby is head-down - Ultrasound can accurately demonstrate fetal presentation.
People whose midwife suspects a breech baby - Imaging can confirm the baby's position.
People with a previous breech or transverse presentation - Repeat scanning can show whether the baby has turned.
People approaching delivery who want an additional position assessment - The scan provides current ultrasound information.
People being considered for external cephalic version - Ultrasound confirmation of breech presentation is an important part of clinical planning.
People requiring reassessment of placental position or fluid - These can be reviewed during late-pregnancy imaging.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
This is usually a planned late-pregnancy scan rather than an investigation of symptoms.
Uncertainty about whether the baby is head-down - Ultrasound can confirm presentation.
A suspected breech presentation on abdominal examination - Imaging provides direct visual confirmation.
A previous transverse or oblique lie - Position can change as pregnancy progresses.
Birth-planning discussions involving fetal position - Current presentation information can be useful.
A previous late-pregnancy scan requiring follow-up - Position, fluid or other selected findings can be reassessed.
Reduced or absent fetal movements, bleeding, leaking fluid, regular painful contractions or other urgent late-pregnancy concerns should be reported directly to your maternity unit.
Do not wait for a private Presentation Scan when urgent maternity assessment is required.
How to Prepare for the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
The baby can change position, particularly before labour.
The scan reports the fetal presentation at the time of the examination.
What Happens During the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)?
Is the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) Safe?
Presentation ultrasound uses sound waves rather than ionising radiation.
It is a non-invasive pregnancy imaging examination.
No injections or contrast agents are normally required.
How to Book Your Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
Choose the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
Select the late-pregnancy presentation ultrasound.
Book your home visit
Provide your London address.
Confirm gestational age
The service is designed for 36–40 weeks.
Prepare your maternity information
Keep previous scans and maternity notes available.
Have your scan at home
Fetal presentation and selected pregnancy features are assessed.
Receive your report
The authorised report is delivered securely.
When Will I Receive My Results?
The baby's position can normally be explained immediately following the scan.
The expected formal report turnaround is approximately 1 day.
Breech or transverse presentation should be discussed with your maternity team to determine appropriate next steps.
Understanding Your Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) Results
A cephalic result means the baby's head is positioned towards the pelvis.
A breech result means the baby's bottom or feet are presenting.
A transverse lie means the baby is lying across the uterus.
Position can sometimes change after the scan.
The maternity team will consider gestational age and the wider pregnancy when discussing options such as expectant management, external cephalic version or birth planning.
What Can the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) Detect?
Cephalic presentation - Confirms a head-down position.
Breech presentation - Identifies a bottom- or feet-first position.
Transverse lie - Identifies a baby lying across the uterus.
Oblique lie - Identifies a diagonal fetal position.
Amniotic-fluid abnormalities - Selected changes in fluid volume can be recognised.
Placental position - Relevant placental location can be assessed.
Limitations of the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks)
Fetal position can change after scanning - The report reflects the position at that moment.
It does not determine the safest mode of delivery by itself - Obstetric assessment remains necessary.
It is not a complete late-pregnancy health assessment - Other maternity monitoring may be required.
Ultrasound does not predict when labour will begin - Presentation and timing of labour are separate issues.
It does not replace reduced-movement assessment - Changes in fetal movement require direct maternity review.
Why Book the Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) With London Blood Tests?
Private late-pregnancy scan at home - No clinic travel is required.
Confirms fetal position - Head-down, breech and transverse presentations can be identified.
Supports birth-planning discussions - Current position information can be shared with your maternity team.
Includes selected wellbeing observations - Heartbeat, fluid and placental position can be assessed.
No ionising radiation - Ultrasound uses sound waves.
Professional pregnancy ultrasound - The examination is performed by an appropriately trained professional.
Formal imaging report - Findings are documented.
Clear pricing - The Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) costs £695.
Private Presentation scan (36-40 weeks) at Home in London
London Blood Tests provides private Presentation Scans at home in London between 36 and 40 weeks.
The scan costs £695 and is available as a home visit only.
It confirms fetal presentation and assesses selected late-pregnancy wellbeing features.
The formal report is expected approximately 1 day after scanning.