Are you curious about your baby’s gender, or would you like to catch a glimpse of your little one’s face? Then come to Vivre for a keepsake ultrasound. We perform these scans at VIVRE with great pleasure. Of course, family and friends are also welcome to join you during the ultrasound!
Keepsake (fun)ultrasound
Examinations
Of course, we also take beautiful photos during the ultrasound examinations. These black-and-white images are printed for you on photo paper to take home. All images are also stored and retained in your medical record in accordance with current guidelines. Through an app on your phone, you will have direct access to all your ultrasound photos. You will receive the login details after your first appointment.
Read more below about each medical ultrasound scan:
Of course, we also take beautiful photos during the ultrasound examinations. These black-and-white images are printed for you on photo paper to take home. All images are also stored and retained in your medical record in accordance with current guidelines. Through an app on your phone, you will have direct access to all your ultrasound photos. You will receive the login details after your first appointment.
Read more below about each medical ultrasound scan:
- Viability Scan
- Dating Scan
- Fetal Anomaly Scan (SEO) (13-week and 20-week scans)
- Growth Scans
- Presentation Scan (to determine your baby’s position)
In addition to being a midwifery practice, we are also an ultrasound center. This means that we can provide all ultrasound scans in-house at Vivre, so you do not need to visit a separate ultrasound location.
Every pregnant woman is routinely offered a number of medical ultrasound scans, which are covered by health insurance. In addition, your midwife may recommend an extra scan if there are concerns about, for example, the viability of the pregnancy, your baby’s growth, or the position of the placenta. Some ultrasound scans are also part of prenatal screening. You can come to Vivre for all of these scans.
Medical ultrasound
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Viability Scan
A viability scan is usually performed between 7 and 9 weeks of pregnancy. The purpose of this scan is to confirm that the pregnancy is developing normally and is located in the correct place within the uterus. This is usually a transvaginal (internal) ultrasound scan, as the baby is often still too small to be seen clearly through the abdomen.
It is reassuring to know that a normal viability scan is a very positive sign. However, it does not provide a guarantee that the pregnancy will continue without complications.
A viability scan is usually performed between 7 and 9 weeks of pregnancy. The purpose of this scan is to confirm that the pregnancy is developing normally and is located in the correct place within the uterus. This is usually a transvaginal (internal) ultrasound scan, as the baby is often still too small to be seen clearly through the abdomen.
It is reassuring to know that a normal viability scan is a very positive sign. However, it does not provide a guarantee that the pregnancy will continue without complications.
Dating Scan
A dating scan is usually performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy and is used to determine the gestational age of the baby. Based on the measurements taken during this scan, your estimated due date is established. This scan can usually be performed externally through the abdomen.
Fetal Anomaly Scan (SEO) (13-week and 20-week scans)
At 13 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, you will be offered the opportunity to have a screening ultrasound. These scans are designed to detect possible congenital abnormalities in your baby. During the examination, the sonographer assesses the development of your baby's organs, growth, and the amount of amniotic fluid. These scans are a reliable method for identifying many congenital abnormalities. However, not all conditions can be detected by ultrasound, and therefore these examinations cannot guarantee that the baby is completely healthy. If a possible abnormality is suspected, you will be referred to a Prenatal Diagnostic Centre for further evaluation. Depending on the nature of the finding, this may be at the Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) or the Máxima Medical Center (MMC).
For more information, please refer to the information leaflet or visit the relevant screening website www.pns.nl
If you would like to know your baby's gender, it can usually be determined during the 20-week ultrasound scan. However, there is always a chance that your baby may not be in a position that allows the gender to be seen clearly. Gender determination is **not performed during the 13-week scan.
A dating scan is usually performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy and is used to determine the gestational age of the baby. Based on the measurements taken during this scan, your estimated due date is established. This scan can usually be performed externally through the abdomen.
Fetal Anomaly Scan (SEO) (13-week and 20-week scans)
At 13 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, you will be offered the opportunity to have a screening ultrasound. These scans are designed to detect possible congenital abnormalities in your baby. During the examination, the sonographer assesses the development of your baby's organs, growth, and the amount of amniotic fluid. These scans are a reliable method for identifying many congenital abnormalities. However, not all conditions can be detected by ultrasound, and therefore these examinations cannot guarantee that the baby is completely healthy. If a possible abnormality is suspected, you will be referred to a Prenatal Diagnostic Centre for further evaluation. Depending on the nature of the finding, this may be at the Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) or the Máxima Medical Center (MMC).
For more information, please refer to the information leaflet or visit the relevant screening website www.pns.nl
If you would like to know your baby's gender, it can usually be determined during the 20-week ultrasound scan. However, there is always a chance that your baby may not be in a position that allows the gender to be seen clearly. Gender determination is **not performed during the 13-week scan.
- 13-Week Ultrasound Scan: Performed between 12+3 weeks and 14+3 weeks of pregnancy.
- 20-Week Ultrasound Scan: Performed between 18+0 weeks and 21+0 weeks of pregnancy, preferably between 19 +0 weeks and 20+0 weeks of pregnancy.
Growth Scans
Growth scans are performed when medically indicated. If, during a routine abdominal examination, we suspect that your baby may not be growing as expected or appears to be larger than average, we may assess your baby's growth with an ultrasound scan.
A growth scan may also be recommended if you previously gave birth to a baby with a low birth weight. In a subsequent pregnancy, this can be a reason to monitor your baby's growth more closely through additional ultrasound examinations.
Presentation Scan (to determine your baby’s position)
Around 34–35 weeks of pregnancy, an ultrasound scan is often performed to assess both your baby’s position and growth.
