Highly trained, compassionate fetal-medicine specialists.
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Let’s start your pregnancy journey
Just found out you’re pregnant? Tell us your dates and we’ll show you what care may be right for you now — and what’s coming next.
Medically reviewed byDr Fred UshakovSpecialist in Fetal Medicine & Obstetric Ultrasound · 10 July 2026
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How it works
- 1. Enter your dates
Your last period, due date or IVF transfer date.
- 2. Get personalised guidance
We calculate your stage and estimated due date.
- 3. Discover your options
See the recommended scans, tests and care — and exactly when.
Your pregnancy timeline
Every scan, screening and blood test we recommend through pregnancy, in order. Enter your dates above and we’ll highlight what’s due now, what’s coming up, and the exact dates for you.
First trimester
Weeks 1–13-
Weeks 4–7 Blood testBeta hCG blood test
Confirm your pregnancy and check that hCG levels are rising as expected — useful very early or after fertility treatment.
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Weeks 6–9 ScanViability Scan
Your first scan — confirms the heartbeat, the number of babies and accurate dating of your pregnancy.
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Weeks 10–11 Scan Same appointment10 Week Scan
The earliest detailed anomaly scan — excludes major structural anomalies and pairs perfectly with NIPT.
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Weeks 10–16 NIPT / genetics Same appointmentNIPT screening
A non-invasive blood test screening for Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes (Panorama from 9 weeks), taken alongside your scan.
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Weeks 11–14 NHS milestoneNHS dating & NT scan
Your routine NHS dating scan with nuchal translucency, usually offered around 11–14 weeks.
Second trimester
Weeks 14–27-
Weeks 12–18 Scan OptionalEarly Fetal Echocardiography
A specialist early scan of the baby’s heart — recommended if there is an increased nuchal translucency or a family history of heart conditions.
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Weeks 12–16 ScanEarly Fetal Scan
Our signature top-to-toe early anatomy scan, screening for over 100 anomalies far earlier than the NHS 20-week scan. Gender can be determined from 14 weeks.
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Weeks 18–21 NHS milestoneNHS 20-week anomaly scan
Your routine NHS mid-pregnancy anomaly scan, usually offered around 18–20 weeks.
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Weeks 20–25 ScanAnomaly Scan
The detailed mid-pregnancy anatomy scan — a more comprehensive checklist of fetal structures than the NHS 20-week scan.
Third trimester
Weeks 28–40-
Weeks 24–28 Screening testGestational diabetes (GTT)
A glucose tolerance test with consultation to screen for gestational diabetes.
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Weeks 26–29 Scan3rd Trimester Anomaly Scan
A later anomaly check for conditions that appear after the 20-week scan, plus growth and wellbeing.
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Weeks 30–35 ScanWellbeing Scan
Growth, position, blood-flow (Dopplers), placenta and fluid checks in the third trimester.
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Weeks 36–40 ScanPresentation Scan
Confirms your baby’s position (head-down or breech) and estimates weight before birth.
Any time
Whenever you need it-
Any stage ScanReassurance scan
A reassurance or growth scan at any stage of your pregnancy if you’d like extra peace of mind.
This timeline is a general guide based on an uncomplicated pregnancy and your dates; your own dates may differ after a dating scan. It is not medical advice — our team will tailor a plan to you.
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Care tailored to you and your pregnancy.
We’re here at every step of the way.
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Our team of specialists is here to support you with compassion, expertise and care — from your first scan through every next step.
