Which scan, and when?

1. Before pregnancyYou are here

   Before you start

   A fertility scan gives a picture of the ovaries and uterus before you start. It comes with or without a medical record.

   Fertility scanas needed · 20–30 min · DKK 700–1,000Without a record DKK 700, with a record DKK 1,000
2. Weeks 5–9You are here

   The first weeks

   From week 5+0 we can see the pregnancy itself and confirm that it is in the right place. The heart starts beating around week 6, and from week 6+3 to 7 we can usually see it clearly. If you are unsure how far along you are, choose a day or two later.

   Early scanweek 5+0 onwards · 20 min · DKK 450Heartbeat, and an answer on how many there are.

   In the public systemThe first visit to your doctor falls in weeks 6–10. This is where your maternity record is created.

3. Weeks 10–14You are here

   Genetic testing and nuchal scan

   If you want to know more about the chromosomes, now is the time. A NIPT is a blood sample from you and can be taken from week 10+0.

   NIPT Standardfrom week 10+0 · 50 min · DKK 3,200NIPT Pro at DKK 4,300 looks at more conditions.Evita Test Completeweeks 10+0 – 14+6 · 50 min · DKK 14,500The broadest test we offer.

   In the public systemThe double test (blood sample) in weeks 8–14 and the nuchal translucency scan in weeks 11+4 to 13+6 are offered at the hospital. The blood sample must be taken at least a week before the scan.

4. Weeks 15–19You are here

   Gender and reassurance

   From week 15 the sex can usually be seen reliably. From week 16 it is easier still, because the baby is bigger and lies more predictably. We do not scan for sex before week 15 – the genitals are still too similar for the answer to be reliable.

   Gender scanfrom week 15 · 20 min · DKK 600An answer you can rely on.Reassurance scanfrom week 15 to birth · 20 min · DKK 500For the weeks when appointments are far apart.

   In the public systemThe first midwife appointment falls in weeks 13–16.

5. Weeks 20–24You are here

   After the big scan

   The anomaly scan at the hospital is the thorough review of the baby organs, and we do not replace it. A reassurance scan with us is for the weeks in between, if your next appointment is a long way off.

   Reassurance scanfrom week 15 to birth · 20 min · DKK 500Heartbeat, growth and position.

   In the public systemThe anomaly scan in weeks 18–20 at the hospital. The sex can often be seen here, if conditions allow.

6. Weeks 25–33You are here

   3D and 4D

   Around week 28 is best. From week 25 the face has started to fill out, and up to week 33 there is still enough amniotic fluid in front of it for a sharp image. After week 33 it gets cramped. If you are expecting twins, come in weeks 26–28 rather than later.

   Large 3D/4Dweeks 25–33 · 45 min · DKK 1,500Plenty of time, in case the baby has a hand in front of its face.Small 3D/4Dweeks 25–33 · 30 min · DKK 1,100The short version of the same scan.3D/4D rescanweeks 25–33 · 15 min · DKK 450If the baby turned its back the first time.

   In the public systemSecond visit to your doctor in week 25 and to the midwife in week 29.

7. Weeks 32–36You are here

   Your bump as a figure

   Between weeks 32 and 36 the bump and the shape of your body stand out most clearly. Stork Shape is a scan of your bump that becomes a figure you can display.

   Stork Shapeweeks 32–36 · 60 min · from DKK 3,199Five colours and sizes – you choose when you are here.

   In the public systemThird visit to your doctor in week 32.

8. Week 34 to birthYou are here

   Is the baby the right way up?

   From week 34 and for the rest of the pregnancy we can see whether the baby is head down. Around 3-4 % are in breech position at birth, and many turn by themselves right up to the birth.

   Up or down?week 34+0 to birth · 20 min · DKK 550An answer on which way the baby is facing.Reassurance scanfrom week 15 to birth · 20 min · DKK 500Can be booked right up to the birth.

   In the public systemFrom week 35 the midwife appointments become more frequent, roughly every other week.

9. Any timeYou are here

   If you are unsure or worried

   You do not have to wait for your next appointment. We have same-day slots when it is urgent.

   Urgent scansame day · 15 min · DKK 1,100Fitted in between the other appointments.Cervical scanas needed · 30 min · DKK 1,000Includes a reassurance scan.Twin scansfrom week 5 · from DKK 700All our scans come in a twin version.

The weeks are a guide. If you are unsure what suits you, call or write – we would rather move an appointment than scan too early. Our scans do not replace what the public system offers; they sit alongside it.