Future Baby Scanning Clinic

Future Baby Scanning Clinic: private pregnancy ultrasound in the UK

Future Baby Scanning Clinic is a private pregnancy ultrasound clinic with locations in Reading, Leicester and Peterborough, and a fourth planned in St Albans. It performs pregnancy scans between 6 and 42 weeks, as well as fertility tests and general health diagnostics, with qualified medical sonographers and advanced imaging equipment.

The clinic presents itself as a private ultrasound service designed for expectant parents to see their baby with HD technology, in a calm and private environment, and highlights as a difference from hospital scans the possibility of sharing the moment with family members or companions.

Available scans and tests

The clinic's catalogue is organised into several service blocks:

• Pregnancy scans and packages, including early scans, gender scans and 4D scans.
• Fertility and IVF scans, with follicle tracking, hormone tests, blood tests for fertility assessment and prenatal profiles.
• NIPT test.
• SneakPeek test.
• Blood tests.
• General health scans for pregnant and non-pregnant women and for men, with abdominal, thyroid, renal, liver and vascular examinations.

Imaging technology and visit experience

The clinic uses HDlive 4D and 5D technology, which allows you to see details of the baby's features, hands and feet, real-time movements, facial expressions, yawns and smiles. According to the clinic's information, attendees can see everything shown during the scan and receive digital images and videos on their phone, with the option to order printed copies and keepsakes.

The visit process described includes welcome and check-in, the scan performed by a qualified sonographer and comfortable viewing of the images. The clinic states that you can come with family or friends.

Clinical profile and accreditations

Future Baby Scanning Clinic states that it has qualified sonographers registered with the HCPC, specialised in obstetric ultrasound, and that it is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It also mentions CASE accreditation and the collaboration of clinicians with NHS experience. The clinic maintains that it prioritises the well-being of the mother and baby and that it maintains patient confidentiality and safety.

Locations and coverage

The clinic operates in three active locations —Reading, Leicester and Peterborough— and announces the upcoming opening of a fourth in St Albans, which will have doctor-led services. Its stated area of influence covers Berkshire (Reading, Oxford, Slough, Maidenhead and Bracknell), Cambridgeshire (Peterborough, Stamford, Cambridge and Huntingdon) and Leicestershire (Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley).

The Berkshire and Cambridgeshire locations have free parking for visitors, according to the clinic's information.

Appointments and ratings

The clinic offers early, evening and weekend appointments, and notes the availability of same-day and last-minute appointments. At the time of analysis, the site showed a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 1,300 customer reviews, and another of 4.8 out of 5 with more than 790 reviews on Trustpilot.

Locations and premises

Reading location: 47 Meadway Precinct, Reading, RG30 4AA, United Kingdom

Leicester location: 33 London Road, Leicester, LE2 5DL, United Kingdom

Peterborough location: GF Unit 6, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6FT, United Kingdom