Pregnancy & Ultrasound Guides
Honest, in-depth answers to the questions parents ask most often, written by the experienced and registered sonographers and clinicians at Numi Scan Gateshead.
Heartbeat Not Seen at 6 Weeks? Why It Is Often Too Early
Why a heartbeat may not show at 6 weeks, why baby can measure small for your dates, and what usually happens next.
Read guide →Early pregnancy6, 7 and 8 Week Scans: What You'll See on Screen
What shows on screen at 6, 7 and 8 weeks, how big your baby is at each stage, and why many parents wait until 7 weeks.
Read guide →Early pregnancyDating Scans Explained: How Your Due Date Is Worked Out
How a dating scan turns your baby's size into a due date, how accurate it is, and how it fits alongside the NHS scan.
Read guide →Early pregnancyViability Scans Explained: What They Check and What Results Mean
What a viability scan checks at 6 to 8 weeks, who books one, and what the different results can mean.
Read guide →PricingHow Much Does a Private Ultrasound Cost in the UK?
A complete 2026 price guide: average UK prices by scan type, what affects the cost, hidden charges to watch for, and how Gateshead compares to London.
Read guide →ComparisonPrivate vs NHS Baby Scans: Honest Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of NHS and private ultrasound: wait times, scan duration, equipment, what's included, and when each is the right choice.
Read guide →BookingCan I Get a Private Ultrasound Without a GP Referral?
Yes, UK private clinics run on self-referral. Here's how to book directly, what to bring, and the few situations where a GP letter still helps.
Read guide →PregnancyBaby Development Week by Week
From the first heartbeat at 3 weeks to a full-term baby at 39 weeks: what's happening at each stage, and which scan is right for which week.
Read guide →WellnessHealthy in Body & Mind: Trimester Nutrition Guide
What your body and baby need at each trimester: minerals, proteins, vitamins, fatty acids and the food groups that matter most.
Read guide →Ready to Book a Scan?
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