Early Viability Scan in Gosforth, Newcastle

The Early Viability Scan is suitable from 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. A heartbeat can often be seen from 6 weeks, though in some very early pregnancies findings may be inconclusive due to gestational age or the timing of implantation. From 9 to 11 weeks, our Early Dating Scan is the better fit.

At our Gosforth clinic the Early Viability Scan is £88, and that includes a diagnostic ultrasound scan, a sonographer report, 4 free A6 keepsake prints, a private digital gallery by email, and the opportunity to discuss your findings with the sonographer. Full national context in our UK private ultrasound cost guide.

Your sonographer confirms an intrauterine pregnancy, detects the fetal heartbeat (where visible), confirms the number of babies, takes early pregnancy dating measurements, and assesses pregnancy viability. A transvaginal scan may be carried out if clinically indicated, at no extra cost.

Important information: In some very early pregnancies, ultrasound findings may be inconclusive due to gestational age or the timing of implantation. Where further assessment is clinically required, our sonographer may recommend a follow-up scan. Any follow-up appointment is offered solely at the discretion of the sonographer based on clinical findings and is not routinely included as part of the package.

You'll arrive at Unit 13 of The Stottie Shed on Bakers Yard (just off Christon Road in Gosforth), with easy ground-floor access from our £1 off-street parking. Inside, our scan suite holds you and up to 9 guests on comfortable sofa seating, with two 46-inch LED TVs and a projector wall so the whole party watches in HD. Your experienced and registered sonographer performs a gentle transabdominal scan with warm gel. In early pregnancy, an internal (transvaginal) scan may occasionally be recommended for the clearest view, at no extra cost. You'll leave with 4 free A6 keepsake prints, a private digital gallery by email and a sonographer report.

Hydration is the lever. Drink 500-750ml of water roughly 30-45 minutes before your appointment, and don't empty your bladder before the scan; comfortably full, not painful. Wear loose, accessible clothing. No GP referral needed. See the self-referral guide if you'd like the full process explained.

From 6 to 8 weeks, we recommend the Early Viability Scan. From 9 to 11 weeks, the Early Dating Scan (£78) gives you an accurate due date. If you are 12 weeks or beyond, the Early Reassurance Scan may be more suitable. If you're unsure, our team will be happy to advise, call us on 0191 380 0402.

No. Self-referral is the standard for UK private ultrasound and that's how we run things at Numi Scan Gosforth. Book online via the package buttons above, or by phone on 0191 380 0402. The self-referral guide covers the full process if you'd like to read up first.