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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
56 FebruaryMarch 20252026 — 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

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Published 1 January 2010

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

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Update history

2026-03-06 16:54
Removed reference to PDF. Added information on how to order other formats.

2025-02-05 12:42
Updated NHS England contact information.Removed the ‘for print’ file as the HTML version can be used to print.