Pregnancy scans and tests

Your scan timetable

Now you're pregnant, you'll need to have scans throughout your pregnancy to ensure your baby is fit and healthy.

Nurse explaining the antenatal scan to a pregnant woman

Here we give you a run-down of what tests and scans you can expect to have at what stage.

Pregnancy tests and checks

Remember, these details differ from area to area, so if you're at all concerned, it's best to contact your local health authority, your GP, or your midwife.

0 to 12 weeks	You'll be offered a dating scan and screening tests. You'll also have blood pressure and urine tests (this may be done over two appointments).
38 and 40 weeks	More abdomen, blood and urine checks.
16 weeks	The results of screening tests will now be through and you'll have more blood pressure and urine tests.
18 to 20 weeks	You'll be offered another ultrasound scan to check the baby's development (this is already current practice in most areas).
25, 28, 31 and 34 weeks	At each visit, you'll have your abdomen checked, and have more blood and urine tests.
36 weeks	The position of your baby will be checked - she should be head-down by now. Again, your blood pressure and urine will be checked.