Gender and Well-being Scan 16-32 Weeks
Our Gender and Wellbeing Scan combines a focused wellbeing check with the opportunity to find out your baby's sex. Available from 16 weeks. Gender identification cannot always be guaranteed depending on your baby's position.
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£89
All-inclusive. Clinical specialist sonographer report delivered securely after your scan.
- Specialist sonographers
- CQC registered
- GDPR compliant
- Report after your scan
What is a Gender and Well-being Scan 16-32 Weeks?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no radiation and no injections — to produce real-time images of soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound is safe, painless, and radiation-free — making it a first-line investigation for many conditions of the pregnancy.
Is this scan right for you?
Common reasons for having this scan include:
- Second trimester wellbeing reassurance
- Gender identification
- Reassurance following a previous pregnancy complication
- Bonding scan
What a Gender and Well-being Scan 16-32 Weeks can find
Ultrasound can identify:
- Fetal sex where position allows
- Fetal heartbeat and wellbeing
- Fetal position and movements
- Amniotic fluid assessment
- Placental position
What it cannot do
This is a private reassurance scan and does not replace any component of your NHS antenatal care, including the dating scan, Down's syndrome screening or the 20-week fetal anomaly scan. Not all fetal abnormalities are detectable by ultrasound at any gestation. Image quality is dependent on fetal position, gestational age and maternal body habitus. Please remain under the care of your NHS midwife or obstetric team throughout your pregnancy. Any significant or unexpected findings will be communicated clearly at the time of your appointment, with guidance on appropriate next steps.
What happens on the day
- 1Check in at our clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park at Bluewater. Parking is free.
- 2You lie back on the couch with your tummy uncovered. A little gel goes on the skin and the probe is moved over the bump while you watch the screen.
- 3The sonographer talks you through what is on the screen as they go.
- 4The scan takes about 20 minutes.
- 5Your sonographer's written report is delivered securely to your patient account after the scan.
Which pregnancy scan is right for you?
Early pregnancy scan from 6 to 15 weeks for reassurance, dating and a heartbeat. Gender and well-being scan from 16 to 32 weeks. Growth scan from 24 weeks to full term. 4D/5D scan from 24 to 32 weeks for lifelike images of the face. Presentation scan from 35 weeks to check which way the baby is lying. The five-scan package covers the whole pregnancy at one price.
Preparing for your Gender and Well-being Scan 16-32 Weeks
On the day of your scan:
- Arrive with a comfortably full bladder
- Have a light snack 1 to 2 hours beforehand
Please notify the team if:
- You have had any bleeding or pain in this pregnancy
- You have a latex allergy
- You would like a chaperone or an interpreter
Your report
All obstetric and pregnancy scans at MyScanHub are performed and reported by HCPC-registered Clinical Specialist Sonographers with dedicated obstetric ultrasound experience.
Male sonographers work at our clinic. A chaperone is available on request and will never be refused.
You can download the report and your images from your patient account to share with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through. How to open and share your results.
Why have a private pregnancy scan?
When you need answers quickly — or when prior imaging has been inconclusive — a private Ultrasound at MyScanHub gives you timely access and specialist reporting without the wait.
Private scan benefits include:
- Fast access — same-day or next-day appointments, no waiting list
- Clinical specialist sonographer report delivered securely after your scan
- Fully-private, CQC-registered, GDPR-compliant imaging centre
- Secure online access to your report and images, easy to share with your GP or specialist
Smarter scanning. Proactive health. Peace of mind.
Step 1
Choose
Pick a scan or a programme. No GP referral required.
Step 2
Book
Select a time online — same-day availability most weekdays.
Step 3
Scan
Be seen by specialists at our Dartford, Kent imaging centre.
Step 4
Results
Your sonographer's report, delivered securely to your patient account after the scan.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the gender scan?
From 16 weeks the sex can usually be seen clearly, but it depends on the baby's position. If it cannot be seen with confidence, the sonographer will say so rather than guess.
Is this the same as the NHS 20-week scan?
No. The NHS anomaly scan is a detailed structural check; this is a well-being scan with a look at the baby's sex, and it does not replace it.
Does this replace my NHS scans?
No. This is a private reassurance scan. It does not replace any part of your NHS antenatal care, including the dating scan, screening tests or the 20-week anomaly scan.
How long does the scan take?
About 20 minutes.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, and every scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or a clinical specialist sonographer. You can share the report with your GP afterwards.
When will I get my report?
Your sonographer's written report is delivered securely to your patient account after the scan, with your images alongside it.
Where is the clinic?
Our imaging centre is at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent (DA9 9ST), in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — free parking, a few minutes from junction 2 of the M25 and the A2. We're open Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm and Sunday 10am–5pm. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
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