All pregnant women in Ireland are offered a dating scan. Ideally this should be performed before 15 weeks. Dating scans will detect: your babys heartbeat.

When should I have my first scan?

The first routine scan is offered at around weeks 11 to 14 of your pregnancy. The timing of scans can be a bit different depending on where you live and when you first see your doctor or midwife. Seeing your baby for the first time can feel like an exciting event. You may feel anxious too.

When do I get my first pregnancy scan Ireland?

As part of the HSE pregnancy care program you will be offered two scans during your pregnancy. The first scan, also known as the dating scan, will take place before your 15th week of pregnancy, (typically around 12 weeks).

What week do you get your first ultrasound?

Your First Ultrasound Its typically done between 7 and 8 weeks to verify your due date, to look for a fetal heartbeat, and to measure the length of the baby from “crown to rump.” At this ultrasound, youll also learn whether youre having one baby, twins, or more!

Is 7 weeks too early to tell family youre pregnant?

If a developing baby lives to 7 weeks with a heartbeat, the risk of miscarriage drops to 10 percent. In those beginning weeks when the risk is highest, you may not even know youre pregnant unless youve taken an early test. After week 12, the risk of miscarriage falls to 5 percent for the rest of the pregnancy.