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From 36 weeks
Presentation Scan
A short scan near the end of pregnancy to see whether your baby is head down, breech or lying across.
From 36 weeks
10 minutes
£59example price
photo: calm scan room with dimmed lights
What the scan shows
- Whether your baby is head down, bottom first (breech) or lying across
- Where the placenta is
- The heartbeat
- The amount of fluid around your baby
How it is done
A quick scan over the tummy. You get a written note of the position to take to your midwife or birth team.
Who performs it
A qualified sonographer, trained in pregnancy ultrasound. They talk you through what you are seeing, answer your questions and write a short report before you leave. You can meet each clinic's team on its clinic page.
Before you come
- Your maternity notes
- Your due date
- Eat and drink as normal
On the day
- Scan
- 10 minutes in the scan room
- In total
- About 25 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early
- Guests
- Up to 4, children welcome with an adult
- Parking
- Shown on each clinic page
- Changes
- Free reschedule up to 24 hours before
Extras
Add to your scan
Choose extras when you book, or add them on the day. example prices
Heartbeat bear
£25A soft bear that plays a recording of your baby's heartbeat.
USB of images
£15Every image and clip from your scan on a USB stick.
Questions
About the Presentation Scan
My baby is breech. What now?
Many babies turn by themselves. Your midwife or maternity unit will talk you through the options; our report gives them the information they need.
Can I book this after my due date?
Yes, the scan is available from 36 weeks until your baby arrives.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes in the room. Please allow about 25 minutes in the clinic in total.
Alongside your NHS care, never instead of it
Please keep every NHS scan and midwife appointment. If you have pain, bleeding or notice fewer movements, call your midwife or maternity unit straight away, or NHS 111.
Other scans at this stage
From 12 weeks
Reassurance Scan
A quick check on your baby's heartbeat, position and movement at any stage from 12 weeks.
£69View scan
From 16 weeks
Gender Scan
Find out if you are having a boy or a girl from 16 weeks, with a wellbeing check.
£79View scan
From 24 weeks
Growth and Wellbeing Scan
Measures your baby's growth and checks fluid, placenta and position, with a written report.
£89View scan
Book your Presentation Scan
£59, 10 minutes, from 36 weeks. Choose your clinic and a time in about two minutes.