16 Weeks
16 Weeks Gender Scan
At 16 weeks the gender of your baby can accurately been seen on ultrasound. The sonographer will look in-between the babies legs to determine the gender. If you do not want to find out the gender in the scan room that is not a problem just let the sonographer know and they will turn the screens off while looking at the gender. We will print off an image of the girl or boy bits we will write its a boy or its a girl on the image and put that in and envelope for you to open later. If you wish to purchase a gender reveal balloon or gender reveal cannon we will get this ready for you to ensure you have a great surprise. A gender scan will also include a basic well being check from top of babies head to babies feet to ensure all is developing normally. We will listen to babies heart beat. There will also be a quick sneak peek of the baby is 4D.
16 Weeks Pregnancy Scan
People will often choose to have a scan at 16 weeks even if they do not want to know the gender as it is in-between the 12 week NHS scan and the 20 week NHS scan. At 16 weeks the baby will look like a baby and is still small enough to see the entire baby on the screen. We will do a basic well being check, scanning from the top of babies head to babies feet to ensure all is developing normally. We will listen to babies heartbeat.
16 Weeks SneakPeek Test
Most people would not have SneakPeek Test at 16 weeks as it takes about 1 week to get results and they could have gender scan instead.
16 Weeks NIPT Test
An NIPT test can been done anytime after 10 weeks. Some people will choose to have an NIPT test at 16 weeks if they have missed the opportunity to have the first trimester screening offer by the NHS. The first trimester screening can only been done between 11-14 weeks. The NIPT can be done anytime after 10 weeks so is a option for those that have missed the first trimester screening. The NIPT is also much more accurate than the first trimester screening so is also something people may choose to do if their first trimester screening has come back as high risk. The NIPT test is a blood test and does not harm the baby or the mother.
16 Weeks FAQs
Here are some of the frequently asked questions we get about pregnancy scans and services at 16 weeks. If you cannot find the answer to your question below then please reach out and we'd be happy to help.-
Should I be able to feel my baby move at 16 weeks?
It is possible to feel baby move at 16 weeks, however most people start to feel baby move around 20 weeks.
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Can the babies gender be seen on ultrasound at 16 weeks?
Yes the babies gender can be accurately seen on ultrasound at 16 weeks.
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Is a gender scan 100% accurate?
There is always the possibility of human error, however gender scans are very accurate at Babyvue we have a greater than 99% accuracy.
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How do I book scan and service appointment?
You can book all our scans and services online by visiting babyvue.co.uk/booking.
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Is Babyvue a private clinic?
Yes, we are a private and independent clinic in Orpington.
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I have a question not answered here, how can I get help?
You can find more information on our main FAQs page at babyvue.co.uk/faqs, and if you cannot find the answer to your question there then please do not hesitate to contact us, you can find our details at babyvue.co.uk/contact-us.
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What are your terms and conditions?
You can find all of our terms and conditons online at babyvue.co.uk/terms-conditions.
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What's your privacy policy?
Babyvue respects your privacy and follows all relevant data protection regulations including GDPR. You can find our privacy policy online at babyvue.co.uk/privacy-policy.
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