An early pregnancy scan may show you whether or not you have an ongoing viable pregnancy. The scan will let you know if there is a heart beat, How many babies you are carrying and by measuring from the head to the bottom or crown rump length (CRL) it can give you quite accurate dates. Early Pregnancy scans should also take a look at the uterus, pelvic area and ovaries as a part of the examination.

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At 5 weeks into pregnancy things are so small there is very little to see on ultrasound. Even at 6 weeks it can be difficult to see an embryo with some people.     The image above shows a 5...

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Do you want to know the sex of your unborn child? Most people fall firmly in the yes or no camp, with some preferring the surprise element and others keen to know. Here at Early Life, we think that finding...

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How do 3D and 4D scans work?   Ultrasound works by “listening” to sound waves that are sent out and then passed straight back up to the transducer again. With 3D ultrasound, the sound waves are directed down and different...

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