Gender Baby Scan in Gateshead
Excited to find out your baby's gender? Discover whether you're expecting a boy or a girl from just 15 weeks, with 99%+ accuracy and a free 4D peek when possible.
Free 4D peek when possible
+25% surcharge applies for confirmed twin or multiple pregnancies.
What's included in your Gender Scan
Everything you need to find out your baby's sex with confidence
2D gender scan
Highly accurate gender determination (99%+)
Baby's movement & position check
Baby's position (presentation) check
Placenta location (where visible)
Audible heartbeat
Professional Scan Report
Special Gender Reveal LED Lighting Available in the Scanning Room - FREE
4 printed scan images (A6)
All images provided digitally for your keepsake
Complimentary 4D sneak peek (when possible)
Sealed gender envelope option (for surprise reveals)
Up to 7 guests welcome
A gender scan at Numi Scan Gateshead is a private 2D ultrasound from 15 weeks of pregnancy that confirms whether you're carrying a boy or a girl, with 99%+ accuracy. The scan also gives you a reassuring look at baby's movement, position, placenta and heartbeat. The scan is £68, takes around 5-10 minutes inside a 15-minute appointment, and you'll leave with 4 A6 prints, all images digitally, a professional scan report, and a complimentary 4D sneak peek when baby's position allows. No GP referral is needed, up to 7 guests are welcome, and we offer a sealed envelope option for surprise reveals.
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Book Your Gender ScanWhat is a gender scan?
A gender scan at Numi Scan Gateshead is a private 2D ultrasound from 15 weeks of pregnancy that confirms whether you're carrying a boy or a girl, while also giving you a reassuring look at your baby's movement, position and heartbeat. It's the most popular reason parents come to see us in the second trimester, and one of the few moments in pregnancy that's entirely about excitement, not anxiety.
During your scan, our experienced and registered sonographer will:
- Determine your baby's gender with 99%+ accuracy
- Confirm baby's position (presentation)
- Check baby's movement and position
- Identify placenta location (where visible)
- Confirm an audible heartbeat
You'll see your baby live on our 90-inch projector screen and two 46-inch side TVs in a calm, non-clinical room, and you can bring up to 7 guests to share the moment. If you'd prefer to keep the result a surprise for a reveal party, we'll write the gender down and seal it in an envelope for you. For the full celebratory experience with confetti cannons or a balloon, our Luxury Gender Reveal is the upgrade option, and for the earliest possible result our DNA Gender Blood Test works from just 8 weeks.
When can you have a gender scan?
The earliest reliable visual gender determination on a 2D ultrasound is from 15 weeks of pregnancy. Earlier than that, accuracy drops sharply because baby's anatomy hasn't developed enough to be clearly visible. Here's a week-by-week guide:
- Before 15 weeks: Visual gender ID isn't reliable enough to offer. For an earlier result from 8 weeks, our DNA Gender Blood Test is the way to go: it's based on baby's DNA in your blood and is 99% accurate from 8 weeks.
- 15-16 weeks: The earliest reliable visual window. See our 16-week milestone guide. This is the gender determination sweet spot.
- 17-22 weeks: The peak window for visual gender ID. Most parents booking a private gender scan come during this window because it's after the NHS dating scan but before they'd otherwise wait for the 20-week anomaly scan.
- 22+ weeks: Still possible, but gender is sometimes harder to see if baby is in an unfavourable position. From 24 weeks, many parents combine a gender confirmation with our 4D Baby Scan for the bonding experience.
If your NHS sonographer wouldn't disclose gender at your 20-week anomaly scan (some trusts have a no-disclosure policy), a private gender scan at Numi Scan is the most reliable way to find out. Available after your initial NHS appointment.
Why have a private gender scan?
NHS care doesn't routinely include a dedicated gender scan. Many NHS trusts have a no-disclosure policy at the 20-week anomaly scan, meaning even if the sonographer can clearly see baby's anatomy, they won't tell you. Other trusts will tell you if you ask, but with no guarantees and no re-scan if baby isn't in a good position. For most parents who simply want to know, the NHS isn't a reliable option.
Booking a private gender scan at Numi Scan Gateshead means:
- 99%+ accuracy guaranteed from 15 weeks, plus a free re-scan if baby's position prevents us from determining gender on the day.
- No GP referral needed. Book direct online, and read our full guide on how it works.
- Same-day to 7-day availability, so you find out when you want to, not when the NHS schedules you.
- Sealed envelope option for surprise reveals, perfect if you're hosting a gender reveal party.
- Up to 7 guests welcome on our 90-inch projector screen and two 46-inch side TVs, so you can share the moment with the people who matter.
- Free 4D peek at your baby's face when baby's position allows.
A private gender scan complements your NHS care. It doesn't replace your scheduled NHS appointments. See our private vs NHS ultrasound guide for the full comparison, or read about private ultrasound costs across the UK.
Make your reveal extra special
Add any of these keepsakes and reveal extras when you book your scan.
Heartbeat Bear (Blue)
£29.90A soft blue keepsake teddy with a recordable module that plays back your baby's heartbeat from the scan.
Heartbeat Bear (Pink)
£29.90A soft pink keepsake teddy with a recordable module that plays back your baby's heartbeat from the scan.
Large Cannon (60cm)
£15.90A 60cm confetti cannon that launches a big burst of blue or pink for a show-stopping gender reveal.
Medium Cannon (30cm)
£10.90A 30cm confetti cannon for a colourful blue or pink gender reveal moment.
Small Cannon
£7.90A compact confetti cannon for an intimate blue or pink gender reveal.
Gender Balloon
£11.90A large black balloon filled with blue or pink confetti — pop it for a surprise gender reveal.
Gender Box
£9.90A keepsake reveal box that releases blue or pink balloons and confetti when opened.
Coloured Mug
£25.90A coloured ceramic keepsake mug printed with your favourite scan image.
White Mug
£23.90A classic white ceramic keepsake mug printed with your favourite scan image.
Gender Baby Scan — NHS vs Private
The NHS 20-week anomaly scan is the most thorough clinical screening of your pregnancy, and we always recommend you keep it. Many NHS trusts apply a no-disclosure policy on gender, and even where disclosure is offered it depends on the sonographer's discretion and baby's position on the day. For parents who'd like a guaranteed gender result alongside their NHS pathway, our private Gender Baby Scan delivers 99%+ accuracy from just 15 weeks, with a free re-scan if baby's position isn't favourable.
| Aspect | NHS | Numi Scan Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Gender disclosure | Many NHS trusts have a no-disclosure policy at the 20-week scan | ✓ Always told (when visible) |
| Earliest reliable gender ID | 20 weeks (NHS anomaly scan, if your trust discloses) | ✓ From 15 weeks |
| Wait time | Only at scheduled NHS scans (12 & 20 weeks) | ✓ Same day to 7 days |
| GP referral required | N/A, NHS doesn't offer dedicated gender scans | ✓ No referral needed |
| 99%+ accuracy guarantee | No guarantee, depends on sonographer and baby's position | ✓ Yes, guaranteed at 15+ weeks |
| Free re-scan if gender not visible | Not standard, depends on trust | ✓ Yes (Monday to Friday) |
| Sealed envelope option | Not offered | ✓ Yes, for surprise reveal parties |
| Up to 7 guests welcome | Limited NHS visitor policy | ✓ Yes, bring partners, parents and siblings |
| 4D peek at baby's face | Not offered (NHS uses 2D only) | ✓ Free 4D peek when possible |
Want to know even earlier than 15 weeks? Our DNA Gender Blood Test is 99% accurate from just 8 weeks, based on baby's DNA in your blood, not ultrasound.
Future scans we recommend for you
Whether you're upgrading for a full reveal experience or planning ahead, here's what we'd recommend next on your pregnancy journey.
Premium upgrade Luxury Gender Reveal Baby Scan
The full reveal experience: confetti cannon or balloon, A4 print, baby photo key ring, scan video, plus 4D sneak peek. Perfect if you're hosting a reveal party.
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Best for bonding 4D Baby Scan
See your baby move, stretch and smile in stunning HD Live 4D, a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience you can share with up to 7 guests.
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For peace of mind Growth & Presentation Scan
Comprehensive third-trimester growth check: head, abdomen and femur measurements, baby's position, placenta location and fluid levels.
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Find out whether you're expecting a boy or a girl with 99%+ accuracy. Our friendly team is ready to welcome you to our Gateshead clinic.
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