Cervical Length Scan

Description

Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this Cervical Length scan for all pregnant women who are 16 years or above and in pregnancy between 16weeks and 37weeks.

What is a cervical length scan? This scan is to measure the length/size of the cervix (the neck of the womb) from its internal os (internal opening) to the external os (external opening that connects to vagina). Cervical length can become shorter too early in pregnancy, which increases the risk of premature labour and a premature birth.

What is preterm labour? If a woman goes into labour before she’s 37 weeks pregnant, it’s referred to as preterm labour or premature labour. The earlier premature birth occurs, the more serious the baby’s health risks.

This scan includes:

• A detailed written report and related printed images.
• A free look at your little one in 4D if you ask for it!
• A free expert opinion on the gender of your unborn child using an ultrasound if requested!
• Option for upgrading to “Gender Reveal Secret Celebration” and “4D/5D Baby Scans” Packages (if you are in pregnancy between 24weeks and 32weeks.

Our Cervical Length scan is a safe, painless, and radiation-free medical imaging to check:

• The length of cervix in pregnancy between 16weeks and 37weeks.
• Fetal wellbeing by showing your unborn baby’s heartbeat and movements.
• Estimated baby’s weight and measurements of Head, Abdomen & Thigh bone (femur).
• Placental location.
• Amniotic fluid status.
• Reassurance.

Reasons for this scan:

• History of pre-term birth and suspected the risk of pre-mature delivery during the current pregnancy.
  Recommended by your specialist doctor (obstetrician), GP or midwife.

For more information regarding this scan please read the under-mentioned FAQs.

Q. What preparation do I need for Presentation scan?

A. No preparation is required.

Q. What kind of clothing do I need to wear for this scan?

A. There is no specific requirement of clothing for undergoing this scan. However, wearing loose and two-piece cloths are advisable.

Q. What happens during the Presentation scan.

A. You will be asked to lie down on the scan couch(bed) comfortably. Our well qualified experienced specialist ultrasound Practitioner/Sonographer will put water-based gel on your lower tummy. Thereafter, they scan by placing the transducer (camera) over the gel on your lower belly. However, transvaginal/internal scan (is a type of medical imaging technique that uses a small ultrasound probe in the vagina to get a closure look of the cervix.)

Q. What is the duration of this scan?

A. The duration of the scan is usually 10-15minutes and sometimes can take up to 20 minutes depends on the position of your unborn baby and complexity of scan.

If I can’t find my answer in FAQs?

Please don’t worry and simply visit private pregnancy scans page for further FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us we shall be more than happy to answer your query.