
ultrasound scans
Pregnancy Scans
Specialising in same-day and next-day urgent reassurance scans.
Clinic run by Clinical Specialist Sonographer & Registered Midwife so all scans are medical / diagnostic.
Pay As You Go Pregnancy Scans
Early Pregnancy / Dating / Viability Scan (£75-£90)
This scan is available from 5 weeks gestation (5 weeks from first day of last period) and includes reassurance and viability by way of confirmation of pregnancy, presence of heartbeat, number of fetus and estimated due date using crown-rump length.
Includes:-
2 x 2D black & white scan pictures and fetal measurements. Free rescan to confirm viability if too early at first appointment.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Fetal Anomaly / Anatomy (20-week) scan (£180)
This scan is ideally performed between 18 and 20+ 6weeks but can be earlier or later if necessary and allows the sonographer to check the physical development of your baby, although it cannot pick up every condition.
It includes fetal growth measurements and assesses baby for eleven rare congenital conditions and malformations. It assesses the placental site. You can also view baby in 4D (and optionally find out the baby’s gender). Also includes 2 x 2D black and white scan prints.
This is the equivalent to the NHS 20-week scan.
*Extra £25 for multiple pregnancy.
Antenatal Check & Scan (£140 - £170)
An antenatal check with a Registered Midwife to include blood pressure, urine check, bump measurements along with an ultrasound scan and black and white scan prints.
£20 surcharge for twins.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Reassurance scan (£80-£90)
This scan is available any gestation from 14 weeks and includes reassurance and viability by viewing baby and hearing the fetal heartbeat, a liquor volume and doppler assessment plus growth measurements of baby.
Optional gender determination is available from this scan.
Scan includes 2 x 2D black & white scan prints.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Growth scan (£80-£90)
This scan is to check on fetal well-being, hear your baby’s heartbeat and includes fetal growth measurement providing an estimated fetal weight, doppler and liquor volume, presentation. You will receive a copy of the measurements / report as well as 2 x 2D scan prints.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Presentation scan (£80-£90)
This scan, which is suitable from 34 weeks, checks on the well-being and presentation of the fetus, includes Doppler and liquor volume and growth measurements and allows you to hear your baby’s heart beat. You will receive a copy of the report as well as 2 x 2D scan prints.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Cervical Length Scan (£90)
This may be suitable for women with history of cervical surgery and/or late miscarriage, to obtain a clear view of the cervix assessing for signs of funnelling and measures the length of the cervix to assess for signs of cervical incompetence. Includes fetal wellbeing check and seeing baby's heartbeat as well as 2 x scan prints.
Please note deposits for scans or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
NIPT – Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (from £425)
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) uses cell-free DNA (cfDNA) derived from the pregnancy to evaluate possible chromosomal conditions in a pregnancy. NIPT is a prenatal chromosomal screening test that can be performed as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy using a single blood draw.
We offer the Harmony NIPT with a complimentary courier service to take your sample directly to the UK-based laboratory for speedier turnaround which is usually 5 working days. We also offer IONACare which has additional SCA and AA tests (costing an extra £60) - IONA's lab is in Manchester and if sample is hand delivered can return results in 2-3 working days.
Price for both Harmony and IONA NIPT includes the blood test and an ultrasound scan with scan prints.
Wellbeing Pregnancy Ultrasound Scan (£80-£90)
A standard wellbeing check on you and your baby available from 14 weeks where gender can also be determined, if required but we can keep it a secret whether you plan on a gender reveal or not. Gender reveal items are available on the day of your scan.
It is primarily to provide reassurance by assessing the viability and wellbeing of your baby and hearing the heartbeat but this may be an option if you just wish to book a scan and there is no specific reason such as gender or reassurance.
You will receive two black & white scan prints with this scan.
Nuchal Transluscency (NT) Measurement Scan (£100)
This scan is performed between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy to measure the clear (translucent) space in the tissue at the back of baby's neck as part of first trimester chromosomal screening. It is offered to all pregnant women on the NHS alongside a blood test.
If the NHS were unable to take this measurement at an appointment but have been able to take the blood sample and the NHS have confirmed they will accept a private NT Scan to accompany the blood test, you may book this scan appointment with a Sonographer.
This does NOT include the NT Scan blood test.
For high risk results or if you are past 14 weeks gestation Starlight Ultrasound offers Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT).
This NT Scan costs £100 with £25 non-refundable deposit payable on booking.
SneakPeek Clinical Early Gender DNA Blood Test
Available from 6 weeks into pregnancy with a single draw of blood.
99.9% accurate DNA-based blood test
Administered on-site at Starlight Ultrasound by medical professional
Results emailed straight to you in 5-7 business days!
Available as a standalone blood test (£129) or with an early pregnancy viability ultrasound scan (£199)
Urgent Pregnancy Scan (from £100)
If there is no availability showing and you require an urgent pregnancy scan, you may try this option.
Please note this costs a minimum £100 payable in full on booking for a shorter, emergency pregnancy scan appointment and is non-refundable under any circumstances. Additional charges may apply depending on your circumstances and the type of scan you require.
Midwife Fetal Doppler Antenatal Reassurance (£30)
At any point during your pregnancy from 16 weeks for reassurance you can arrange for Laura who is a midwife & clinical specialist sonographer to listen in to the fetal heart with a handheld Doppler.
Please note this is not an ultrasound scan and does not include scan prints.
Beta HCG Blood Test (£75)
A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy.
Quantitative (reported as a number) hCG testing (also called beta hCG) measures the actual amount of hCG present in the blood. It may be used to help diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, to help diagnose and monitor a pregnancy that may be failing, and to monitor a woman after a miscarriage.
Starlight offers Beta HCG blood tests with typical 4-hour turnaround for results.
Please note deposits for scans, tests or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Blood Tests
We offer a range of fertility and pregnancy related blood tests with a complimentary courier service taking samples directly to the lab for faster turnaround. Please confirm which bloods you require prior to attending the appointment.
We do not offer interpretation of blood results which are for your own information or to be provided to your clinic, GP or clinic.
These blood tests may include Full Blood Count, hormones and the Beta HCG.
Please note deposits for scans, tests or appointments come off the total price and are non-refundable.
Gender Scans
If you are looking for gender scans, which are available from 13 weeks follow the below link. Also SneakPeek Clinical Early Gender DNA Blood Test from 6 weeks
5D Bonding Scans
If you are looking for 3D/4D/5D bonding scans follow the below link to see the options
Private Midwife Packages
If you are looking for more comprehensive care throughout your pregnancy or wish to find out more about private antenatal care follow the below links to the relevant sections