Pregnancy Scans &
Consultant-led Care
in Chelsea

An early reassurance scan can usually detect a heartbeat from around 6 weeks of pregnancy. If you are earlier than this, or unsure of your dates, our team will advise the best time to book so the scan can give you a clear answer. Scanning too early can cause unnecessary worry, so we will always be honest about the right timing.

No. You can book any of our pregnancy scans directly, without a referral. If your health insurer requires a referral for pre-authorisation, our team can help you arrange that.

A standalone pregnancy ultrasound scan is £300. A consultation combined with a scan, which is the most comprehensive option if you have symptoms or a complex history, is £475. Follow-up appointments are £260. All major health insurers are accepted.

Of course. Partners and family members are always welcome at every scan, and we will make sure you can both see the screen. Seeing your baby together is part of what makes these appointments special.

Your consultant will explain exactly what has been found, what it means and what happens next, face to face on the day. Because Ovara Health is a full women’s health clinic, any follow-up consultations, repeat scans or onward referrals are arranged straight away. We will also share findings with your NHS team with your consent, so your care stays joined up.

No. Private scans sit alongside your NHS pregnancy care and do not replace your routine NHS appointments. You will receive a written report from every scan which you can share with your midwife or NHS hospital team.

NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) is a blood test available from 10 weeks of pregnancy. It analyses fragments of your baby’s DNA in your blood to screen for Down’s syndrome and other chromosomal conditions. It is a screening test rather than a diagnostic test, and your consultant will talk you through what your result means and any next steps.

Yes. You will be given scan images to take home from your appointment, alongside your written report.

We work with all major UK private health insurers including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna. Please bring your membership details and any pre-authorisation number when you attend. You can also self pay, with prices published on this page.

At Ovara the dating scan you have first is £300 or £475 combined with a consultant consultation and the NIPT itself is priced separately depending on whether you choose Harmony or Panorama. Ask for the current figure when you book and we’ll confirm the total before your appointment. Private NIPT in the UK typically runs from a few hundred pounds for the standard test, rising with extended panels. Many insurers don’t cover NIPT so please check your policy.

Yes. The sex chromosomes can be analysed from the same blood sample from 10 weeks and it’s more reliable than a 12 week scan for this. It’s optional so let us know before the sample is sent if you’d rather not find out.

Very, for the conditions it’s designed for. Published detection rates are above 99% for Down’s syndrome with a false positive rate around 0.1% and a little lower for Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes. It remains a screening test however, a high chance result is confirmed with a diagnostic test such as CVS or amniocentesis rather than acted on alone.

They’re 2 brands of the same kind of test and we offer both. Harmony is processed by UK laboratory partners and Panorama by Natera in the United States. Both detect over 99% of Down’s syndrome cases so the practical differences are turnaround time, the extended panels available and the cost - your consultant will help you choose.

Typically 5-14 days depending on the brand and whether the laboratory is in the UK or overseas. Your consultant explains the result to you rather than sending a report on its own and if anything needs discussing you’ll be seen quickly.

Your consultant will go through what the result means and what the options are. A high chance result isn’t a diagnosis - it’s confirmed with a diagnostic test, usually CVS or amniocentesis, which we can arrange or refer you for. We’ll also share the result with your NHS team with your consent so your care stays joined up.

Only in certain circumstances. The NHS offers it free where the combined screening test has returned a higher chance result (usually 1 in 150 or greater) or after a previous pregnancy affected by trisomy 21, 13 or 18. Otherwise it’s a private test, which is why many women come to us for it from 10 weeks.