For early pregnancy and gynaecological scans, a moderately full bladder can help us get the clearest images. It gently lifts the uterus and gives us a better window into what’s going on. Later in pregnancy, hydration still matters, but you don’t need to arrive bursting, trust us, that just makes everything more uncomfortable. Sip around 500ml of water before your appointment, and avoid emptying your bladder right beforehand unless we’ve said otherwise.

Hydration is key, not just on the day, but in the days before. We recommend drinking around 2–3 litres of water daily in the lead-up to your scan. It helps your tissue and amniotic fluid appear clearer on ultrasound. On the day, eat and drink as normal, sip up to 500ml in the hour before, and maybe bring a fizzy drink or snack in case we need to get baby moving!

Yes. Ultrasound scanning has been used for decades and is considered very safe. Our team follows strict guidelines set by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), and all scans are performed by qualified, experienced professionals.

All scans are performed by HCPC-registered Sonographers with NHS experience. You’re in expert hands.

We’ll check for that. If a multiple pregnancy is confirmed, we’ll talk you through what that means and what the next steps might be.