An ultrasound scan is the perfect way and the best way to see your unborn baby for the very first time and to also check that your baby is growing at the rate he or she should be. The ultrasound scan works by sending sound waves of a high frequency through your womb, which then bounce from your baby. The echoes that are bounced from your baby are then turned into images that can be seen on the screen.

The images show the position that your baby is in and any movement from your unborn child. The biggest images come from the baby's bones and hard tissue. Hard issue shows as a white image and soft tissues appear grey. Any fluid surrounding the baby, such as the amniotic fluid are shown in black, but do not worry as the person carrying out the scan will explain all the images to you step by step.

Parents always look forward to the ultrasound scan of their bay, as it shows your baby for the first time and can also help fathers to feel that the pregnancy is more real. A copy of the image can be printed and you are allowed to keep this.

The person who carries out the ultrasound scan is known as a sonographer, who is usually a midwife or radiographers. The majority of sonographers will have a diploma or medical degree in ultrasound. If a special scan is required throughout your pregnancy, then this is carried out by a doctor who is trained to perform an ultrasound, this doctor is known as a foetal medicine specialist.

Here at Innermost secrets Ltd, we are able to carry out all your antenatal care needs and have extremely qualified staff available to do so and answer any questions you may have about your pregnancy.