Window to the Womb

Private gestational ultrasound scans from 6 to 42 weeks in the UK

Window to the Womb is a network of private pregnancy ultrasound clinics covering the period from 6 to 42 weeks of gestation. The company presents itself as the leading national provider of this type of scan and operates in the UK, with clinics across the country. All packages include a diagnostic check of the baby, so the scan is not limited to imaging: it also serves to assess development and provide reassurance to parents at different stages of pregnancy.

Scan catalogue by stage of pregnancy

The offer is organised according to the weeks of gestation in which each test can be performed:

• Early pregnancy scan, available from 6 to 14+6 weeks.
• Blood test to determine the baby's sex (firstPeek), from 7 weeks.
• Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), from 10 weeks.
• Fetal well-being scan, from 15 to 42 weeks.
• Gender scan with fetal well-being check, from 15 to 23 weeks.
• Gender reveal scan, from 15 to 23 weeks.
• 4D scan with well-being check, from 24 to 34 weeks.
• Growth and presentation scans, from 26 to 42 weeks.
• Women's health scans, with a range of tests for different needs and concerns.

The company states that sex determination from 15 weeks is 99.9% accurate. In addition to scans, it sells gift cards for several of them, including the premium 4D scan, early pregnancy, fetal well-being, gender reveal, gender scan with well-being, growth and presentation, and a specific one for multiple pregnancies.

First sister brand: firstScan

The sister brand firstScan groups complementary services performed by fully qualified medical sonographers: blood tests, non-invasive prenatal testing, gynaecological scans, early gender blood tests and general health scans. The company links these services to its commitment to accurate and timely results through advanced technology and experienced healthcare staff.

Staff, regulation and continuity of care

The clinics are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the health regulator in England. Scans are performed by specialist sonographers, and clinic teams receive extensive training to address families' questions. The company states that when a follow-up appointment is required after a scan, its clinics have referral pathways to the NHS to ensure continuity of care.

In-clinic experience and reviews

The offering includes a care environment designed to make the visit comfortable and understandable, with staff available to answer questions during the appointment. The company reports more than 40,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot and mentions having performed over 100,000 baby scans. The testimonials on its website refer to specific clinics such as Swansea, Bristol and Liverpool, and describe gender reveal experiences, 4D scans and fetal well-being scans, including repeat tests when the baby is not in a suitable position.