Guidance

Screening in pregnancy: dating scan

Information about the first trimester ultrasound scan, also known as the pregnancy dating scan.

From:
NHS England
Published
1 January 2010
Last updated
6 March 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Screening in pregnancy: dating scan

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Details

This publication explains to pregnant women:

  • the purpose of the scan
  • what will happen in the scan room
  • procedures after the scan
  • what happens if a problem is found or suspected
  • what will happen if the scan cannot be completed

To request another format, you can phone 0300 311 22 33 or email england.contactus@nhs.net.

Updates to this page

Published 1 January 2010
Last updated 6 March 2026 show all updates

  1. Removed reference to PDF. Added information on how to order other formats.

  2. Updated NHS England contact information. Removed the 'for print' file as the HTML version can be used to print.

  3. Addition of plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.

  4. Changed page title to be consistent with accepted terminology.

  5. Minor changes to the wording on use of personal information (at the end of the publication).

  6. Updated information sheet following programme review.

  7. Updated copyright and use of personal data statements.

  8. Updated and rebranded leaflet artwork.

  9. First published.

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