36 weeks of Pregnancy to Full Term

What is a Presentation Scan?

Why would I need a Presentation Scan?

When should I have a Presentation Scan?

What happens during a Presentation Scan?

When will I receive the results of my Presentation Scan?

Anything else I should know about the Presentation Scan?

What is my next scan after the Presentation Scan?

How do I book a Presentation Scan?

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What is a Presentation Scan?
A Presentation Scan is performed to check on the position of your baby immediately before birth.

This scan is useful information for your midwife or obstetrician whether you are giving birth naturally or by caesarean section.

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Why would I need a Presentation Scan?
You may be referred for a Presentation Scan if your midwife or consultant is unsure of the position of your baby immediatrely before birth.

It is used to confirm the position of your placenta so as to avoid any possibility of Placenta Praevia.

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When should I have a Presentation Scan?
You should have a Presentation Scan as late as possible in your pregnancy and just before you give birth.

It is sometimes ordered by your midwife or obstetrician after your water has broken.

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What happens during a Presentation Scan?
During the appointment our sonographer or consultant will:

• Confirm the position of your baby
• Confirm the position of your placenta
• Look at the amount of fluid around your baby
• Look at the size of your cervix
• Check your baby's heart rate

All scan details and images will be digitally transferred to our Fetal Database for analysis.

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When will I receive the results of my Presentation Scan?
You will receive a medical report detailing the position of your baby, placenta etc. at the end of your appointment.

A separate copy of your report will be forwarded to your midwife or obstetrician.

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Anything else I should know about the Presentation Scan?
While we do make the necessary checks on the health of your baby we wouldn't usually take measurements at this late stage of pregnancy.

Should a more comprehensive fetal check be required your appointment will be converted to a Welfare Scan where we will be able to calculate the Estimated Fetal Weight at the time of your scan which will be very close to the birth weight of your baby.

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What is my next scan after the Presentation Scan?
You should not expect any scans after this appointment.
Your next booking will be for child birth!

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How do I book a Presentation Scan?
For bookings information and prices please see our Prices page.

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