18 weeks +

Occasionally patients come to see our consultants seeking a second opinion on a pre-natal diagnosis.

We call this booking a Fetal Medicine Consultation and is only able to be performed by one of our highly qualified Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialists - Dr Maxwell, Dr Kyle or Dr Wimalasundera.

You should book this type of appointment where you have previously received a pre-natal diagnosis that has revealed abnormalities.

Ultrasound can detect numerous fetal abnormalities, too many to list here. Please download our list of Pregnancy Abnormalities to see if our consultants can assist with your situation.

During this appointment our Fetal Medicine Specialist will:

• Consult with you on your case history
• Analyse your previous medical reports
• Discuss the possible outcome of the scan
• Perform a detailed ultrasound examination of your baby's anatomy
• Discuss any findings and their implications
• Counsel you over the likely outcome of your pregnancy
• Produce a detailed medical report
• Suggest a future management plan
• Recommend a suitable specialist or specialists who may assist with your pregnancy or post natal care

If necessary our consultant will write to the primary carer of your pregnancy - your GP, midwife or Obstetrician - detailing the results of their findings.

Fetal Medicine Consultations are longer duration appointments ensuring that you will receive a comprehensive diagnosis, consultation and time to discuss your pregnancy with our specialist.

Occasionally during a routine pregnancy scan our consultant may discover an abnormality or abnormalities that were not diagnosed in earlier appointments.

In this scenario your appointment may be converted into a Fetal Medicine Consultation with your approval.

Booking a private Fetal Medicine Consultation with The London Ultrasound Centre ensures you will receive a qualified, expert opinion, with an appropriate appointment duration.