A dating scan is performed between 6 to 12 weeks of pregnancy
When you, you will be asked to fill out a form with some information related to the scan, including when your last menstrual cycle occurred (if known).
The sonographer will call you when it’s time to enter the scanning room.
There are two ways to complete your dating scan.
You will be requested to lie on the table with your stomach exposed, a towel will be placed over your pants to prevent the gel from spreading to your clothes. A water-soluble gel that won’t leave stains on your clothes.
After applying a clear gel to your abdomen, the sonographer glides the probe over it while taking pictures.
Please ensure that you come with a full bladder, so it is easier to obtain clear images of your uterus.
You’ll be asked to empty your bladder and put on a gown after your abdominal scan. You will next be asked to lay on the bed while a special probe is placed in your vagina. This has a disposable sterile cover. To capture images of the uterus and ovaries, the vaginal probe is moved with variable pressure and at various angles during this examination.
This helps us get a much clearer picture of your baby’s growth.
When to have it: From 6 – 12 weeks
Cost: Bulk Billed for Medicare Card Holders ($150 after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays, includes Private Patients)
Duration: Up to 15 minutes
What’s included:
Using ultrasound throughout pregnancy is safe. A vaginal scan does not affect the health of your unborn child.
On the day, the scan may take up to 15 minutes.
You must have a full bladder before you arrive for your scan. We can view your uterus and ovaries more clearly when your bladder is full. We typically advise drinking two glasses of water 30 minutes before your scan.
Dating scan are considered safe for both mother and baby, but please call your doctor . This is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. There is no risk of radiation exposure with this scan.
It is best to have your dating scan in the first trimester, before the 12-week mark.
A dating scan can provide you with important information about your pregnancy. It can help to:
