Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan
Additional reassurance before your routine NHS dating scan: see baby's continued growth, movement and wellbeing from 10 to 14 weeks. Same-day or next-day appointments, no GP referral, no NHS waiting list.
What your Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan includes
Everything you need for additional reassurance before your routine NHS dating scan
Diagnostic ultrasound scan
Confirmation of fetal heartbeat
Assessment of fetal movement
Growth measurements appropriate for gestation
Confirmation of the number of babies
General wellbeing assessment
Sonographer report
Printed and/or digital images
Discuss your scan findings with the sonographer
Free rescan if clinically needed
No GP referral required
Up to 9 guests welcome in the scan room
Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan – 10 to 14 Weeks
Our Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan is designed for parents who would like additional reassurance and an opportunity to see their baby's continued growth and development before their routine NHS dating scan. At this stage, your baby is more developed, making it possible to assess growth, observe movement, and provide reassurance regarding ongoing wellbeing.
Our experienced sonographers confirm the fetal heartbeat, assess fetal movement, take growth measurements appropriate for gestation, confirm the number of babies, and carry out a general wellbeing assessment.
Appointments are available without a GP referral and can often be booked on the same day or next day. The scan costs £75 and includes a sonographer report, printed and/or digital images, the opportunity to discuss your findings, and a free rescan where clinically needed.
Please note: if, on scanning, your pregnancy is found to be under 10 weeks, the full £89 Early Pregnancy Viability Scan fee applies. If you are experiencing pain, vaginal bleeding, dizziness, shoulder tip pain, fainting, or any other concerning symptoms, you should seek medical advice from your GP, midwife, NHS 111, local Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), or emergency services as appropriate.
Please note: if, on scanning, your pregnancy is found to be under 10 weeks, the full £89 Early Pregnancy Viability Scan fee applies. If you already know you are less than 10 weeks pregnant, the Early Pregnancy Viability Scan is the right choice.
Not sure which scan?
If you are less than 10 weeks pregnant, we recommend the Early Pregnancy Viability Scan. If you are 10 weeks or beyond, the Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan may be more suitable. If you're unsure, our team will be happy to advise.
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Book Your Reassurance ScanWhat is the Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan?
Our Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan is designed for parents who would like additional reassurance and an opportunity to see their baby's continued growth and development before their routine NHS dating scan. At this stage, your baby is more developed, making it possible to assess growth, observe movement, and provide reassurance regarding ongoing wellbeing.
This scan is most suitable from 10 to 14 weeks of pregnancy. The scan is gentle and transabdominal (over the tummy), and sits within a calm, deliberately non-clinical scan room with up to 9 guests welcome to share the moment.
What We Assess
During your appointment our experienced and registered sonographer will carry out the following assessments:
- Confirmation of fetal heartbeat
- Assessment of fetal movement
- Growth measurements appropriate for gestation
- Confirmation of the number of babies
- General wellbeing assessment
If you'd like to talk through timing before booking, ring us on 0191 380 0402 and we'll match you to the right scan for your dates.
Ideal For
The Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan is particularly well suited to:
- Parents seeking additional reassurance during early pregnancy
- Those awaiting their NHS dating scan
- Previous pregnancy loss
- IVF and fertility treatment pregnancies
- Anyone wishing to see their baby's development and wellbeing during the first trimester
An early private scan complements NHS care. It doesn't replace your NHS dating or 20-week anomaly scans, both of which remain essential. Our NHS vs private comparison guide spells out where each one helps, and the UK private ultrasound cost guide sets the £75 price tag in national context.
Early Pregnancy Reassurance Scan: NHS vs Private
Your NHS care centres on the 11–14 week dating scan and the 20-week anomaly scan, both rigorous, clinically important appointments we always recommend you keep. If you'd like additional reassurance and a chance to see baby's continued growth before your routine NHS dating scan, a private early pregnancy reassurance scan at Numi Scan Gosforth is designed to complement your NHS pathway. We assess growth, movement and general wellbeing from 10 weeks, with no GP referral needed and no waiting list, supporting your NHS care, not replacing it.
| Aspect | NHS | Numi Scan Gosforth |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest available scan | 11–14 weeks (NHS dating scan) | ✓ From 10 weeks |
| GP referral required | Yes, and usually only if there's bleeding or pain | ✓ No referral needed, book direct online |
| Average wait time | 2–6+ weeks from booking | ✓ Same day to 7 days |
| Reassurance scans for healthy pregnancies | Not routinely offered | ✓ Yes, designed for peace of mind |
| Heartbeat & movement confirmation | Only at the 12-week NHS dating scan | ✓ From 10 weeks |
| Growth measurements for gestation | At the 12-week dating scan | ✓ Always included |
| Multiple pregnancy check | At the 12-week dating scan | ✓ At this scan, from 10 weeks |
| Printed & digital images | Not provided | ✓ Printed and/or digital images |
| Sonographer report | Letter to your GP only | ✓ Professional report given to you |
Wondering whether you can book without going through your GP? You can. Read our full guide on private ultrasounds without a referral for how it works.
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