Hello Baby

Hello Baby offers private, non-diagnostic pregnancy ultrasound scans at two locations in northwest England: one in St Helens and another the company identifies as Lancaster/Garstang. Appointments are organized into different scan options and packages, from early scans to 4D and HD Live imaging. The clinic distinguishes these private visits from standard NHS scans, which remain part of routine prenatal care.

One option is an early dating scan, which the clinic offers from six weeks after the last menstrual period. According to its description, the scan provides an estimate of gestational age and an approximate due date. It is intended to offer an early visual reference; the website explicitly classifies the service as non-diagnostic.

Scans to find out the baby’s sex are offered from week 13 and are usually performed in 2D, with the option to upgrade to 4D. Hello Baby’s information explains that the baby’s position and other factors can affect the scan and what can be seen. The appointment is best understood as a private imaging service, not a replacement for clinical testing or regular prenatal checkups.

The 4D and HD Live sessions are presented as opportunities to view and bond: moving three-dimensional images can show features and movement during the appointment, while HD Live adds high-definition rendering. The clinic offers these services from week 13 and recommends waiting until approximately weeks 26 to 31 for clearer images. That timing is the provider’s own guidance for its imaging packages.

Packages vary in length and in the materials provided. Depending on the selection, an appointment may include printed photographs, digital copies of the images, files emailed to the family, or a DVD of the session. Optional extras include color prints, frames, a USB drive, and an HD Live upgrade. The website explains what each package includes and allows customers to book online, making it possible to compare options before choosing.

The main clinic is at 1 Scholes Lane in the Thatto Heath area of St Helens. A second location is listed as Askam House, Hampson Lane, Lancaster, LA2 0JA; the company identifies it as its Lancaster/Garstang clinic. The published phone number and email connect customers with the team to arrange the location and appointment, since packages and availability are handled by appointment.

The published schedule includes daytime and evening appointments, with late-night times on some days and same-day bookings when a slot is available. Sunday is generally listed as closed, although the clinic says it opens one Sunday per month. That schedule gives people who work during the day more booking options, but the specific Sunday date should be checked against the company’s calendar.