Baby Scanning
Private Baby Scanning Blackheath, SE3 | Early Scans, Gender Scans, 4D Scans and NIPT Scans
Reassuring pregnancy ultrasound scans in a CQC-regulated medical clinic
3D / 4D Baby Scan, £165
A 3D / 4D ultrasound allows you to see detailed images of your baby’s face and movements, creating a special opportunity to bond with your baby during pregnancy.
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View detailed 3D images of your baby’s face, hands, and feet
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Watch your baby move in real-time 4D video
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Opportunity to see smiles, yawns, and stretches
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Receive printed images and digital video clips to take home
Early Pregnancy Scan, £99
Often called a dating or viability scan, this early pregnancy ultrasound provides early reassurance.
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Confirm an intrauterine pregnancy
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Detect a heartbeat when clinically appropriate
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Estimate gestational age and due date
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Reassurance following bleeding, pain, IVF, or previous loss
Gender Reveal scan, £125
This ultrasound scan allows you to discover whether you are expecting a boy or a girl, while also checking your baby’s wellbeing and development.
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Determine your baby’s gender with high accuracy when appropriate in pregnancy
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Reassurance by confirming heartbeat and normal movement
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Opportunity to see your baby with clear ultrasound images
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Receive printed keepsake images to share with family and friends
NIPT Test (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test), £350
NIPT is an advanced prenatal screening test that analyses fetal DNA in the mother’s blood to assess the risk of certain chromosomal conditions. The test is performed alongside an ultrasound scan to confirm the pregnancy and ensure accurate dating.
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Screening for common chromosomal conditions including Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)
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Simple maternal blood test with no risk to the pregnancy
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Highly accurate screening performed from early pregnancy
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Includes an ultrasound scan to confirm pregnancy and gestational age
Your Journey
Before Your Appointment
Why Parents Book Private Baby Scans
Parents choose private pregnancy scans in Blackheath for both emotional reassurance and clinical clarity, particularly when NHS appointments feel far apart.
Anxious between NHS scans
When the wait between routine appointments feels too long
Early pregnancy reassurance
Confirmation and peace of mind in the early weeks
Time for questions
Unrushed appointments with space to discuss
Growth concerns
Reassurance about baby’s development and wellbeing
Medical Director
Dr Eoghan Mac Sweeney is a highly experienced GP with over 20 years in clinical practice. He holds a degree in Obstetrics and has experience in gynaecology and women’s health.
Having previously worked in private practice in London’s Harley Street district, he now brings the same high standard of personalised, doctor-led care to his practice in Blackheath.
GMC Number : 4776354
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Clinical excellence meets compassionate care in the heart of Blackheath
Lydia Agaeiby is a Sonographer with HCPC registration and almost a decade of clinical experience. She holds an undergraduate degree in Diagnostic Radiography and a Master’s degree in Medical Ultrasound. As the clinic’s Registered Manager and Lead Sonographer, Lydia is responsible for maintaining high clinical standards and ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality and personalised care throughout their experience.
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Clinical excellence meets compassionate care in the heart of Blackheath
Working Together
Working Alongside NHS Maternity Care
Our private pregnancy scans work alongside NHS maternity services —complementary, not a replacement.
They do not replace NHS screening scans such as the 12-week dating scan or 20-week anomaly scan.
If we identify anything that may need further review:
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You will be informed clearly and sensitively -
We will advise appropriate NHS follow-up
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No unnecessary alarm or over-interpretation
Our Patient Review
I was understandably very worried and was able to book an appointment within just a couple of hours. From the moment we met him, Dr Mac Sweeney was kind, reassuring, professional and genuinely caring. He took the time to listen, explained everything clearly, and made us feel that my husband was in very safe hands.
What impressed me most was that his care did not stop when we left the consultation. He followed up on several occasions to check on my husband's progress, prescribed more medicine and even went out of his way to provide a letter for our insurance company, which was incredibly helpful.
In a world where good service can sometimes feel hard to find, Dr Mac Sweeney demonstrated a level of compassion and personal attention that was truly exceptional. The fee was also very reasonable, especially given the time, care and support we received.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr Mac Sweeney to anyone needing medical assistance and will always be grateful for the kindness he showed to both of us. If I lived in London I would most certainly subscribe to his membership scheme so he could deal with all my family's medical needs.
The clinic has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with a fresh, calming scent that immediately creates a welcoming environment. Everything was explained clearly and professionally, making the whole experience completely stress-free.
I particularly appreciated the expert advice and felt comfortable throughout. I would highly recommend The Blackheath Clinic to anyone looking for a professional, patient-focused service.
As I entered the tastefully curated space, I encountered one of the rarest of things: a polite, smiling and genuinely welcoming receptionist. In fact, she was so warm and courteous that I briefly wondered whether I had wandered into an upmarket spa by mistake.
Then I met Dr Sweeney. He was charming, courteous, friendly and thoroughly professional, with the kind of bedside manner that reminds you what general practice can be at its best: attentive, humane and quietly confident. He came across as someone who takes real pride in his work and genuinely cares for his patients.
The whole experience felt like stepping back into a time when patients were warmly received and doctors truly doctored. As I was leaving, Dr Sweeney mentioned that he was off on a home visit. A GP doing a home visit in 2026? I was so astonished I nearly needed examining all over again.
Join this practice quickly before word gets out and the list fills up. This is care delivered by people who genuinely care, and that feels all too rare these days
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