Get ready to see your baby
In most cases, where there are no problems, your first ultrasound scan will be your dating scan. This scan takes place between 10 weeks and 13 weeks plus six days of pregnancy.
During your dating scan, the sonographer will put gel on your tummy and move a hand-held device, called a transducer, over your skin. You'll then be able to see your baby. The sonographer will check your baby's heartbeat and tell you when your baby is due.