Growth & Presentation Scan in Gateshead
Want reassurance that your baby is growing well as your due date approaches? Check baby's growth, position, placenta and amniotic fluid in the later stages of pregnancy, for peace of mind in the run-up to birth.
Estimated fetal weight included
+25% surcharge applies for confirmed twin or multiple pregnancies.
Well-being Scan included
This package comes with a complimentary Well-being & Reassurance Scan at no extra cost — a full check of baby's movement, position, placenta, amniotic fluid and heartbeat.
What's included in your Growth & Presentation Scan
Comprehensive assessment of your baby's growth, position and wellbeing
2D growth and wellbeing baby scan
Head, abdomen & femur measurements
Estimated fetal weight calculation
Baby's position (presentation) check
Placenta location & function
Amniotic fluid level check
Audible heartbeat
Professional Wellbeing Report
4 printed scan images (A6)
All images provided digitally for your keepsake
Up to 7 guests welcome
A growth & presentation scan at Numi Scan Gateshead is a private 2D ultrasound from 24 to 40 weeks of pregnancy that gives you detailed reassurance about your baby's development in the run-up to birth. Our experienced and registered sonographers measure baby's head, abdomen and femur, calculate estimated fetal weight, confirm baby's position, check the placenta and amniotic fluid, and confirm an audible heartbeat. The scan is £79, takes 15 minutes, and is available with same-day or next-day appointments, with no GP referral needed. Available after your 20-week NHS anomaly scan. Up to 7 guests are welcome.
Book Your Growth & Presentation Scan
Book Your Growth & Presentation ScanWhat is a growth & presentation scan?
A growth & presentation scan at Numi Scan Gateshead is a private 2D ultrasound from 24 to 40 weeks of pregnancy that checks your baby's development in the late stages, focusing on growth, position, placental function and overall wellbeing. It's the most thorough late-pregnancy scan we offer, and the one most parents book in the run-up to birth.
During your scan, our experienced and registered sonographer will measure and check:
- Baby's growth measurements: head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length
- Estimated fetal weight based on those measurements
- Baby's position (presentation): head down, breech or transverse
- Placenta location and function
- Amniotic fluid levels
- 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 with up to 7 guests welcome. This scan is not a diagnostic scan. It's designed for reassurance and to give you a clearer picture of how baby is doing as you approach birth. Available after your 20-week NHS anomaly scan. For an alternative bonding-focused scan in this window, see our 4D Baby Scan.
When should you book a growth & presentation scan?
The recommended window is 24 weeks onwards, with the most popular booking points being 28-32 weeks and again at 36 weeks. Here's a week-by-week guide:
- 24-28 weeks: The earliest reliable window for growth measurements. Some parents book here for an early growth check before NHS midwife appointments take over routine care. See our 28-week milestone guide.
- 30-32 weeks: The peak window for growth assessments, where baby is large enough for accurate measurements but still has plenty of space to move into a clear position.
- 34-36 weeks: The most popular window for the second growth scan. By this stage you'll get a strong indicator of birth weight, and any breech or transverse position is clinically meaningful for birth planning. See our 36-week milestone guide.
- 37-40 weeks: Last-minute reassurance, confirming baby's final position, growth and amniotic fluid. Useful if you've had reduced movement or specific late-pregnancy concerns.
For an additional bonding experience in this window, our 4D Baby Scan at £78 is the natural pairing for the earlier weeks (24-32). Many parents book a 4D scan around 26-30 weeks and a growth & presentation scan at 36 weeks for the full late-pregnancy picture.
Why have a private growth & presentation scan?
The NHS doesn't routinely offer growth scans for healthy pregnancies. NHS care after the 20-week anomaly scan is based on midwife appointments where baby's growth is assessed by palpation (fundal height measurement with a tape measure), useful but far less precise than an ultrasound measurement. NHS growth scans are reserved for pregnancies with specific clinical concerns: small-for-gestational-age suspicion, gestational diabetes, or other risk factors.
For most women in the third trimester who simply want reassurance, the NHS isn't an option. Booking privately at Numi Scan Gateshead means:
- No GP referral needed. Book direct online, and read our full guide on how it works.
- Same-day to 7-day availability, so you get reassurance when you need it.
- Precise ultrasound measurements of head, abdomen and femur, not tape-measure estimates.
- Position confirmation with ultrasound, far more reliable than manual examination, especially for breech detection.
- Up to 7 guests welcome on our 90-inch projector screen and two 46-inch side TVs.
A private growth scan complements your NHS care. It doesn't replace your scheduled NHS appointments, which you should still attend. See our private vs NHS ultrasound guide for the full comparison, or read about private ultrasound costs across the UK.
Growth & Presentation Scan — NHS vs Private
NHS care after the 20-week anomaly scan is based on regular midwife appointments and fundal height measurements, a clinically established approach we always recommend you keep. For parents who'd like additional third-trimester reassurance alongside their NHS pathway, a private Growth & Presentation Scan at Numi Scan Gateshead adds ultrasound-precision measurements of head, abdomen and femur, estimated fetal weight, baby's position, all in a single 15-minute appointment.
| Aspect | NHS | Numi Scan Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Late-pregnancy growth scans for healthy pregnancies | Not routine, only if clinical concern (small for dates, GD, etc.) | ✓Yes, always available from 24 weeks |
| After the 20-week anomaly scan | Only midwife appointments, manual fundal height check | ✓Detailed ultrasound measurements available any week |
| Average wait time | 2-6 weeks if clinically indicated | ✓Same day to 7 days |
| GP referral required | Yes, only if clinical concern | ✓No referral needed |
| Detailed measurements (head, abdomen, femur) | Only at growth scans for at-risk pregnancies | ✓Always included |
| Estimated fetal weight | Only at clinically-indicated growth scans | ✓Always calculated |
| Position confirmation method | Manual palpation by midwife (tape-measure based) | ✓Confirmed by ultrasound, more reliable |
| Up to 7 guests welcome | Limited NHS visitor policy | ✓Yes, bring partners, parents and siblings |
If you're feeling reduced movement or have specific clinical concerns, please contact your midwife or NHS Pregnancy Assessment Unit first. A private growth scan is for reassurance, not emergency clinical assessment. Read our full private vs NHS ultrasound guide for context.
Why choose Numi Scan Gateshead?
From your late-pregnancy growth check through to the moment your baby arrives, our specialist sonographers and CQC-regulated clinic are designed around one thing — making the moment unforgettable while giving you complete peace of mind.
Affordable prices & packages
Luxurious & relaxing environment
State-of-the-art ultrasound technology
Five-star reviews, all since 2025
CQC-regulated clinic
experienced and registered sonographers
ALARA-compliant scanning
Experienced & qualified sonographers
No GP referral needed
Up to 7 guests welcome
North East Prestige Award winners 2025/26
Same-day appointments available
Customer Reviews
Andrew Liddle
2 days ago
Brilliant service. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. The woman doing the scan was great very reassuring, receptionist was great too. We'll definitely be coming back.
Iuliana Toma
2 weeks ago
Thank you so much
Sophie Atkins
2 weeks ago
Amazing experience at numi scan for our gender reveal!! The staff are very friendly and informative the whole experience was perfect
Francesca Atkinson
3 weeks ago
I would like to thank all the staff at numi scan, we have attended 3 scans all together then also got a free wellbeing scan for our loyalty. Always amazing, always gives us reassurance, we get the same sonographer every time and she really is a delight. Couldn’t thankyou all enough for making this journey extra special 🥰
Chloe Leigh
4 weeks ago
Always makes me feel welcomed!
Richard Hay
4 weeks ago
Fabulous experience with Gina for our 4D baby scan. Incredibly friendly and professional service - the images are amazing. I'd 100% recommend this experience.
Andrew Liddle
2 days ago
Brilliant service. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. The woman doing the scan was great very reassuring, receptionist was great too. We'll definitely be coming back.
Iuliana Toma
2 weeks ago
Thank you so much
Sophie Atkins
2 weeks ago
Amazing experience at numi scan for our gender reveal!! The staff are very friendly and informative the whole experience was perfect
Francesca Atkinson
3 weeks ago
I would like to thank all the staff at numi scan, we have attended 3 scans all together then also got a free wellbeing scan for our loyalty. Always amazing, always gives us reassurance, we get the same sonographer every time and she really is a delight. Couldn’t thankyou all enough for making this journey extra special 🥰
Chloe Leigh
4 weeks ago
Always makes me feel welcomed!
Richard Hay
4 weeks ago
Fabulous experience with Gina for our 4D baby scan. Incredibly friendly and professional service - the images are amazing. I'd 100% recommend this experience.
Andrew Liddle
2 days ago
Brilliant service. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. The woman doing the scan was great very reassuring, receptionist was great too. We'll definitely be coming back.
Iuliana Toma
2 weeks ago
Thank you so much
Sophie Atkins
2 weeks ago
Amazing experience at numi scan for our gender reveal!! The staff are very friendly and informative the whole experience was perfect
Francesca Atkinson
3 weeks ago
I would like to thank all the staff at numi scan, we have attended 3 scans all together then also got a free wellbeing scan for our loyalty. Always amazing, always gives us reassurance, we get the same sonographer every time and she really is a delight. Couldn’t thankyou all enough for making this journey extra special 🥰
Chloe Leigh
4 weeks ago
Always makes me feel welcomed!
Richard Hay
4 weeks ago
Fabulous experience with Gina for our 4D baby scan. Incredibly friendly and professional service - the images are amazing. I'd 100% recommend this experience.
Andrew Liddle
2 days ago
Brilliant service. Couldn't be happier with the whole process. The woman doing the scan was great very reassuring, receptionist was great too. We'll definitely be coming back.
Iuliana Toma
2 weeks ago
Thank you so much
Sophie Atkins
2 weeks ago
Amazing experience at numi scan for our gender reveal!! The staff are very friendly and informative the whole experience was perfect
Francesca Atkinson
3 weeks ago
I would like to thank all the staff at numi scan, we have attended 3 scans all together then also got a free wellbeing scan for our loyalty. Always amazing, always gives us reassurance, we get the same sonographer every time and she really is a delight. Couldn’t thankyou all enough for making this journey extra special 🥰
Chloe Leigh
4 weeks ago
Always makes me feel welcomed!
Richard Hay
4 weeks ago
Fabulous experience with Gina for our 4D baby scan. Incredibly friendly and professional service - the images are amazing. I'd 100% recommend this experience.
linzi dodd
a month ago
I had a really positive experience with Numi Scan. The whole process was professional, friendly, and reassuring from start to finish. The staff were welcoming and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I was really impressed with the service and would definitely recommend Numi Scan to anyone looking for a professional and caring experience Thank yous again 4d scan photos are amazing 😁
Claire Wilson
a month ago
Very pleased we booked with NumiScan, customer service was great and the quality of the scan you get is even better. Would definitely come back in the future
William Davis
a month ago
Brilliant place to have a scan so friendly
Chloe gray
a month ago
Absolutely brilliant😊staff are really friendly would highly recommend and will be back☺️thank you.
Ji ching Lee
a month ago
Lovely experience. Staffs who love their job and are really good at it. We had Paula as our sonographer today and she made us feel so comfortable and reassuring. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Rachel Moody
a month ago
Excellent service. Went for a 4D scan so my daughter could see her brother but he wasn’t cooperating, we attended for a rescan and Gina was fantastic getting the images. The whole experience was second to none! Highly recommend
linzi dodd
a month ago
I had a really positive experience with Numi Scan. The whole process was professional, friendly, and reassuring from start to finish. The staff were welcoming and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I was really impressed with the service and would definitely recommend Numi Scan to anyone looking for a professional and caring experience Thank yous again 4d scan photos are amazing 😁
Claire Wilson
a month ago
Very pleased we booked with NumiScan, customer service was great and the quality of the scan you get is even better. Would definitely come back in the future
William Davis
a month ago
Brilliant place to have a scan so friendly
Chloe gray
a month ago
Absolutely brilliant😊staff are really friendly would highly recommend and will be back☺️thank you.
Ji ching Lee
a month ago
Lovely experience. Staffs who love their job and are really good at it. We had Paula as our sonographer today and she made us feel so comfortable and reassuring. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Rachel Moody
a month ago
Excellent service. Went for a 4D scan so my daughter could see her brother but he wasn’t cooperating, we attended for a rescan and Gina was fantastic getting the images. The whole experience was second to none! Highly recommend
linzi dodd
a month ago
I had a really positive experience with Numi Scan. The whole process was professional, friendly, and reassuring from start to finish. The staff were welcoming and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I was really impressed with the service and would definitely recommend Numi Scan to anyone looking for a professional and caring experience Thank yous again 4d scan photos are amazing 😁
Claire Wilson
a month ago
Very pleased we booked with NumiScan, customer service was great and the quality of the scan you get is even better. Would definitely come back in the future
William Davis
a month ago
Brilliant place to have a scan so friendly
Chloe gray
a month ago
Absolutely brilliant😊staff are really friendly would highly recommend and will be back☺️thank you.
Ji ching Lee
a month ago
Lovely experience. Staffs who love their job and are really good at it. We had Paula as our sonographer today and she made us feel so comfortable and reassuring. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Rachel Moody
a month ago
Excellent service. Went for a 4D scan so my daughter could see her brother but he wasn’t cooperating, we attended for a rescan and Gina was fantastic getting the images. The whole experience was second to none! Highly recommend
linzi dodd
a month ago
I had a really positive experience with Numi Scan. The whole process was professional, friendly, and reassuring from start to finish. The staff were welcoming and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I was really impressed with the service and would definitely recommend Numi Scan to anyone looking for a professional and caring experience Thank yous again 4d scan photos are amazing 😁
Claire Wilson
a month ago
Very pleased we booked with NumiScan, customer service was great and the quality of the scan you get is even better. Would definitely come back in the future
William Davis
a month ago
Brilliant place to have a scan so friendly
Chloe gray
a month ago
Absolutely brilliant😊staff are really friendly would highly recommend and will be back☺️thank you.
Ji ching Lee
a month ago
Lovely experience. Staffs who love their job and are really good at it. We had Paula as our sonographer today and she made us feel so comfortable and reassuring. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Rachel Moody
a month ago
Excellent service. Went for a 4D scan so my daughter could see her brother but he wasn’t cooperating, we attended for a rescan and Gina was fantastic getting the images. The whole experience was second to none! Highly recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your situation. Many parents choose a private growth scan in the third trimester because the NHS doesn't routinely offer one for healthy pregnancies. If you've had a recent illness, are concerned about reduced movement, want confirmation of baby's position before birth, or simply want detailed reassurance about how baby is growing, a private growth scan gives you that with ultrasound-level precision. This scan is not a diagnostic scan. It's for reassurance only. For diagnostic concerns, contact your midwife or NHS Pregnancy Assessment Unit first.
At Numi Scan Gateshead our Growth & Presentation Scan is £79 and includes detailed measurements (head, abdomen, femur), estimated fetal weight, position check, placenta location, amniotic fluid, audible heartbeat, professional report, 4 A6 prints and all images digitally. Across the UK, private growth scans typically cost £75-£150 depending on the clinic and what's included. See our UK private ultrasound cost guide. A 25% surcharge applies once a multiple pregnancy has been confirmed (typically at or after the NHS 12-week dating scan, or once identified on one of our private scans), to cover the additional scan time and dual reporting required.
Your appointment is 15 minutes long, with the scan itself taking around 5-10 minutes. You'll be welcomed into our Gateshead clinic on the High Street (opposite Trinity Square and the VUE Cinema), and can settle into our scan room with up to 7 guests. Our experienced and registered sonographer will perform a transabdominal scan (over the tummy, never internal) using warm gel. We'll measure baby's head, abdomen and femur, calculate estimated fetal weight, confirm position, check the placenta and amniotic fluid, and confirm an audible heartbeat. You'll leave with 4 A6 prints, all your digital images, and a written wellbeing report.
Preparation is simple. Stay well hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment, but you do not need a full bladder for this scan (unlike earlier-pregnancy scans). Eat normally before your appointment, as gentle baby movement helps with image capture. Wear loose-fitting clothes for easy access to your tummy. You don't need a GP referral. See our guide on booking without a referral.
The presentation scan will show whether your baby is head down (cephalic), breech (bottom or feet down), or in a transverse (sideways) position. This information is helpful for birth planning discussions with your midwife or consultant, particularly if baby is breech at 36+ weeks, which may lead to discussions about external cephalic version (ECV) or birth options. See our 36-week milestone guide for the optimal late-pregnancy position-check window.
At Gateshead Numi Scan we have a team of fully experienced, qualified sonographers who will perform your scan. If you have a gender preference for your sonographer, please let us know during booking and we'll do our best to accommodate.
No. Our private scans complement NHS scans, and you should continue to attend all your scheduled NHS appointments. For diagnostic clinical concerns, contact your midwife or NHS Pregnancy Assessment Unit first. See our private vs NHS ultrasound guide for the full comparison.
Yes, you're welcome to bring up to 7 guests to share this special experience. Our room features a large projector screen (90-inch projection) and two 46-inch side TVs for an immersive 180-degree viewing experience from comfortable sofa seating.
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