What Can I Expect

Share a tender, loving moment as you watch your baby in your tummy live on a 4D scan in Manchester or Lancashire at these wonderful scanning boutiques! Whether it’s a bonding moment, for reassurance, or to celebrate with your loved ones the miracle growing inside you, these private ultrasound appointments are becoming increasingly popular with future Mums.

All pregnant ladies will know about the usual black and white 2D scans that you have in hospital for diagnosis and medical reasons, but these private baby scans are all about bonding with and discovering your little one before they’re born, with an ultrasound room that has been beautifully furnished and is more akin to a spa treatment room.

Opposite you is a large 40” screen where you’ll be able to watch bubba in glorious 4D. In essence, the ultrasound machines at both the Manchester centre and the sister centre in Chorley are exactly the same as ones in medical establishments, but have the powerful software that transforms images into 4D; a moving version of 3D images. We have to say it’s totally mesmerising and magical to watch a 4D scan, made all the more poignant when it’s accompanied by the sound of baby’s beating heart.

Maybe he’ll suck his thumb, perhaps she’ll yawn or even blow bubbles. And what is totally amazing (even though you might not appreciate it until they are born) is just how the babies look like their 3D printed images. You’ll find yourself saying things like ‘She’s got definitely got Daddy’s nose’ or ’She has that same cupid's bow mouth like Mummy’. And the details of these images can be that good that you’ll be able to see if they have already developed a full head of hair, or even if they’ve got their eyes open during the scan.

As we mentioned, the 3D prints this ultrasound machine produces are incredibly realistic and with all packages you get to take home printed images of your baby, so make sure you keep them safe so you can look back in wonder with your son or daughter in years to come. You also get a CD with all the images on. To complete the Little Monkey 4D scan gift package, parents get a gorgeous mini bear complete with an adorable heartbeat recording inside them, whilst the luxury Cherub package gives you an extra framed photo and large and very cuddly heartbeat bear too.

Whether you’re a first time expectant Mum or adding to your family brood, a 4D scan in Manchester or in Chorley is sure to bring your pregnancy to life in the most wonderful way.

Availability

• Scans are available from 16 weeks of pregnancy, for the best results it is recommended between 24-31 weeks
• Sessions last approximately 15 minutes, but please allow extra time in case baby is not in the correct position

Current opening times (subject to change)
• Manchester: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-4pm, Thursday 5.30pm-8pm, Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm
• Lancashire: Monday 10am-4pm, Tuesday 12 noon-8pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10an-4pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm

Suitable For

• Minimum age 18
• Under 18s will require parental consent and require them to attend the session with you
• The BMI of Mum may affect the image quality of a 3D/4D scan
• Suitable for pregnancy between 16 to 31 weeks

Spectators

• The scanning lounge can comfortably accommodate 4 people (seated) and more standing, so all are welcome including small children 
• There are toilets and baby changing facilities onsite

Anything Else I Need To Know?

• This is a 'bonding scan' which is non-diagnostic, non-screening and not a medical service. It's very important that routine NHS scans are still attended.
• 3D/4D scanning is the same type and intensity of ultrasound that is used in Hospital 2D scanning. A top of the range GE Voluson E6 Ultrasound Scanner is used at this location, advanced software process the images to create a moving 3D image, known as 4D 
• This scan is for a single baby, scans of twins can be taken however these will require a longer appointment and are subject to an additional £25 fee payable direct.
• Please discuss before booking if you have an anterior placenta
• Gender identification can be added to the package for an additional cost of £10 (£25 for twins), payable to the supplier direct and subject to your baby being in the correct position at the time of your scan

Location

Two scanning boutique are available
• Chorlton, Manchester M21
• Chorley, Lancashire, PR7

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