Private scans

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SoozyWoozy · 29/02/2012 11:03

I would like to have a private scan - not 4D - so I can take my DCs to see their little baby brother or sister... possibly quite self-indulgent but I want to try and involve them as much as possible.

I've had a look on a Google search and there seems quite a few listed but not sure quite how to chose which one to go to. So, I thought I'd ask the lovely MNetters if you've got any tips? Or if you are in West Sussex, where did you go?

Hope I haven't done the classic newbie thing and posted in the wrong place!

Thank you :)

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KatAndKit · 29/02/2012 11:07

Google Babybond and see if there is a clinic near you - they have locations all over the country. I have used them twice and been happy with their service both times, including the first time when they had to give me bad news.
They do a 2d growth scan for £99, although that isn't massively cheaper than having the 4d option really. I loved my 4d scan although I know not everyone is a fan.

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SoozyWoozy · 29/02/2012 11:12

Thanks KatAndKit

There are two local Babybonds - but both have hotels as their address. Isn't that a bit odd???!

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KatAndKit · 29/02/2012 11:28

They might just rent facilities there one day a week if you are not anywhere near a large town and it isn't worth their while having a six days a week facility of their own.
Does anything else come up on google apart from babybond? Most clinics are pretty much of a muchness with this sort of thing anyway.

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SoozyWoozy · 29/02/2012 11:31

I'm close to Brighton, Crawley, Portsmouth - all of them are at a Holiday Inn. You're probably right about renting a space.

The others are London or Kent which is too far to go. However, I have just found another Crawley one which is about £75 so not too expensive. I think I'll email both :)

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Beans1977 · 29/02/2012 11:31

I went to Baby Premier in London - that might be a bit far for you and the DC to come though. I think they have other locations so maybe try them? They were really good.

littlemissnormal · 29/02/2012 11:46

Its nowhere near you but Bath Royal United Hospital do private 2D scans in the evenings which cost about £45.
Could be worth phoning your local big hospital to see if they also offer the same service?

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SoozyWoozy · 29/02/2012 19:22

My local NHS hospital definitely don't, but we do have a BMI Hospital nearby so they might be worth a looksee :)

Thank you everyone :)

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