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    When are my scans due?

    We date your pregnancy from your last period or your IVF transfer.

    This is a guide only. Your sonologist will confirm your dates at your dating scan. Gestational age is measured in weeks from your LMP (or the LMP-equivalent date for IVF pregnancies).

    CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S ULTRASOUND

    Your pregnancy journey, scan by scan.

    Enter your dates and we'll map out every ultrasound — exactly when each one is due, what it checks, and how to book it at the right step.

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    YOUR SCAN TIMELINE

    Every scan, at the right time

    Tap any scan to see what it checks and what to expect. Enter your dates above and each card will show your personalised window.

    6Weeks
    6–10 weeks

    Dating Scan

    Confirms your pregnancy, your baby’s heartbeat and your due date.

    📅Your window: 25 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
    • Confirms the presence of a heartbeat
    • Estimates your due date
    • Checks the pregnancy is in the right place
    • Checks for twins or triplets
    • Assesses early development
    • Flags any issues to address early
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    Usually 7 weeks onwards
    10Weeks
    From 10 weeks

    NIPT + Complimentary Viability Scan

    A safe blood test screening for chromosomal conditions — with a bulk-billed viability scan included.

    📅Your window: 23 Dec 2026
    • Screens for Down, Edwards & Patau syndromes
    • Highly accurate from 10 weeks
    • Optional early gender (from 10 weeks)
    • Panorama can check baby’s RhD blood group
    • Complimentary bulk-billed viability scan
    • Reassurance before your blood test
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    Blood test from 10 weeks
    13Weeks
    13–14 weeks

    13-Week Structural Scan (First Trimester Screening)

    An important check of early anatomy, with optional chromosomal and pre-eclampsia screening.

    📅Your window: 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027
    • Assesses brain, spine, heart, stomach, bladder & limbs
    • Measures nuchal translucency (NT)
    • Screens for chromosomal conditions
    • Assesses uterus, placenta & blood flow
    • Screens your pre-eclampsia risk
    • Early reassurance baby is on track
    Choose the option that’s right for you
    Scan only — Recommended if you have already had NIPT for genetic testing.
    Scan + Nuchal Translucency — Measures NT fluid plus a blood test for HCG and PAPP-A to screen for Down syndrome.
    Scan + Pre-Eclampsia screening — An early check of placental function and your pre-eclampsia risk, so prevention can start early.
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    Also called the early morphology scan
    15Weeks
    15–16 weeks

    15–16 Week Reassurance Scan

    See your baby and confirm all is progressing well — while you wait for those first kicks.

    📅Your window: 27 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027
    • Fetal heartbeat confirmation
    • Fetal biometry (measurements)
    • Fetal movement visualisation
    • Amniotic fluid assessment
    • Placenta location
    • Optional gender identification
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    20 minutes · $180 · No referral necessary
    20Weeks
    20 weeks

    20-Week Morphology Scan

    The most detailed scan of your pregnancy — a head-to-toe check of your baby’s anatomy.

    📅Your window: 3 Mar 2027
    • Brain, heart, kidneys, stomach & bladder
    • Spine, arms, legs, fingers & toes
    • Facial structure
    • Placenta, amniotic fluid & blood flow
    • Detailed growth assessment
    • Optional gender, if you wish
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    Takes 45 minutes to an hour
    28Weeks
    28–36 weeks

    Growth Scan

    Monitors your baby’s growth and wellbeing through the third trimester.

    📅Your window: 28 Apr 2027 – 23 Jun 2027
    • Measures your baby’s growth
    • Checks amniotic fluid levels
    • Monitors placenta function
    • Checks baby’s position
    • Reassurance on wellbeing
    • Repeat scans if recommended
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    Growth scans available 22–40 weeks as indicated
    38Weeks
    38–40 weeks

    Term / Wellbeing Scan

    A final check of your baby’s readiness for birth as your due date approaches.

    📅Your window: 7 Jul 2027 – 21 Jul 2027
    • Confirms baby’s position for birth
    • Checks placenta function
    • Assesses amniotic fluid levels
    • Monitors baby’s wellbeing
    • Helps plan for a safe birth
    • Wellbeing scan at 40 weeks if needed
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    If baby hasn’t arrived by 40 weeks
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    WORRIED IN EARLY PREGNANCY?

    Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS)

    If you're in the early stages of pregnancy and experiencing bleeding, pain or uncertainty, you don't have to wait. Our EPAS team provides expert ultrasound assessment and specialist guidance — often the same day, with no referral needed.

    EPAS includes viability scans, early pregnancy risk assessment (including aspirin and a management plan) and compassionate miscarriage management.

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    Contact EPAS if you have:
    • Vaginal bleeding or spotting
    • Abdominal pain or cramping
    • Concern about your pregnancy's viability
    • A history of previous pregnancy complications
    $180 · No referral necessary · Medicare rebates available with a GP or midwife referral
    TAILORED TO YOU

    Optional & specialised scans

    Depending on your circumstances, your specialist may recommend additional scans throughout your pregnancy.

    Before / early pregnancy

    Carrier Screening

    A DNA test (saliva or blood) to see whether parents carry genes for conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Fragile X or spinal muscular atrophy.

    14–16 weeks

    Early Morphology Scan

    An earlier detailed look at your baby’s developing organs and structures, where indicated.

    Anytime indicated

    Cervical Length Scan

    Assesses your risk of preterm labour by measuring cervical length — part of our preterm birth risk assessment.

    As indicated

    Doppler Ultrasound

    Checks blood flow in your baby’s umbilical cord, brain and other organs to monitor wellbeing.

    26–30 weeks (ideal)

    3D / 4D Keepsake Scan

    A family-friendly bonding experience to see your baby in beautiful detail before birth, via Precious Impressions.

    16–36 weeks

    Gender Scan

    Find out your baby’s gender by ultrasound at a time that suits you — ask about our gender reveal cards.

    ALONGSIDE YOUR SCANS

    Blood tests in pregnancy

    Your scans work hand in hand with antenatal blood tests. Here's a typical schedule — your care team will tailor it to you.

    Early / booking
    • FBC, iron studies
    • Hep B, Hep C, HIV
    • Rubella, VDRL serology
    • TFT, Vitamin D
    • HbA1c, fasting BSL
    • Optional CMV serology
    • MSU, Pap if indicated
    • Carrier screening & NIPT
    • Pre-eclampsia / FGR screen — aspirin if indicated
    • Fetal RhD if Rh negative
    16–17 weeks
    • Early GTT if indicated
    • Repeat TFT if indicated
    • Repeat FBC if indicated
    20 weeks
    • Repeat fetal RhD status if indicated
    24–28 weeks
    • FBC, iron studies
    • Vitamin D, TFT if indicated
    • VDRL
    • Glucose tolerance test (GTT)
    • Blood group & antibodies if indicated
    34–36 weeks
    • FBC, iron studies
    • TFT if indicated

    We care for you with all your pregnancy scans

    One welcoming centre for every step — dating scan to term.
    Book online or call our friendly team to plan your appointments.

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    A Centre of Excellence in Women's Care — a one-stop shop for pregnancy and gynaecology, founded in 2009 by A/Prof. Indika Alahakoon, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist.

    Bella Vista
    Norwest Private Hospital Suite 108, 9 Norbrik Drive
    Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia
    Ph
    (02) 9836 3558
    info@cfwu.com.au
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    Suite 102, Level 1, 160 Hawkesbury Road
    Westmead NSW 2145 Australia
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    (02) 9687 5555
    info@cfwu.com.au

    Every pregnancy is unique. The timings shown are a general guide — your individual care plan is confirmed by your CFWU specialist.

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