It’s also known as: the 20-week scan, anomaly, anatomy scan.
This is one of the most important ultrasound scans you’ll have during your pregnancy.
At this scan, our sonographer will check that your baby's major organs are developing normally.
The scan takes a close look at your baby's:
- brain
- face
- spine
- heart and major blood vessels
- stomach
- kidneys
- bladder
- limbs
Our sonographer will also check the position of the placenta and umbilical cord, and measure the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby.
When to have it: 20-22 weeks
Cost: $320 ($350 on weekends) and then a rebate of ~$91.
Duration: 30-40 minutes
What’s included:
- Medical report (up to 2 business days)
- 1 (4 x 6″) glossy photo
- 3 black and white photos
- All digital images captured on the day and sent to your email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morphology Scan is considered to be a very safe procedure with no known risks to either the mother or the baby. There is no radiation involved in this scan and it does not use any harmful chemicals.
If you have any concerns about the safety of this procedure, please speak to your doctor or midwife.