Diagnostic vs non-diagnostic

[girlanonymous]

I've just been looking at reassurance scans.

Basically Liverpool Women's Hospital offer one from 7 weeks for £55 but it's stated as a "non-diagnostic service."

I went on the Ultrasound Direct website (I've used them for my 1st pregnancy) and on their website is says to avoid non-diagnostic scans.

Does anyone know the difference between the 2?xx

I had a lot of non diagnostic scans- every 2 weeks under recurrent mc clinic. All very reassuring- heartbeat, growing well.
My 12 week diagnostic scan showed a 10mm nuchal fold, massive cystic hygroma and various other abnormalities. We ended up having to tfmr
HTH

I'm so sorry to hear that! That's awful they didn't pick up on it at all!.
It does help xxxx

I think it means a difference in the quality of the sonographer. Ultrasound direct tends to be more expensive as it mostly uses experienced sonographers who also work in hospitals.