Once you have been given your expected due date at your dating scan, the next scan will be the 12-14 week scan. This scan will allow you to see your babys developing organs. At the 20 week scan your babys organs will be fully formed and you will get to see just how big they have grown between scans!

How many scans do you have during pregnancy?

Most healthy women receive two ultrasound scans during pregnancy. The first is, ideally, in the first trimester to confirm the due date, and the second is at 18-22 weeks to confirm normal anatomy and the sex of the baby, explains Mendiola.

How many ultrasounds do you get during pregnancy NZ?

What ultrasound scans are offered during pregnancy? You usually have one or more ultrasound scans during pregnancy. The two scans usually offered are the nuchal scan and the anatomy scan. Its not usual to have a dating scan early in your pregnancy to work out how many weeks pregnant you are and your due date.

How many scans do you get on NHS?

The NHS provides at least 2 scans during your pregnancy. First Scan: The first scan that the NHS will offer you is often refereed to as a Dating Scan. This scan is done between 8 and 14 weeks but most often it falls around 12 weeks.

How does scan calculate pregnancy?

The point of the scan is to work out how many weeks pregnant you are. You may have calculated the length of your pregnancy from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). However, conception doesnt actually occur until around 14 days after your LMP, or later if your cycle is longer than 28 days.