Early Pregnancy Scans
Because every early moment deserves understanding and care
Fertility scan
Empowering you with the information that matters most.
Includes discussion with Consultant, blood tests, medication prescription if appropriate.
Choose to have a scan only for £100
Additional price for blood tests and semen analysis
Gynaecology scan
Here to provide answers when something doesn’t feel right.
Choose to have a scan only for £100
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We provide expert, consultant-led care for every stage of a woman’s journey, empowering her with knowledge, precision, and confidence.
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No two women are the same. Every treatment plan, consultation, and follow-up is personalized to meet her unique needs, ensuring the most effective and compassionate care.
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Services
Early Pregnancy Scans
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Fertility Scans
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Wellness Checks
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General FAQs
Everything you need to know before your appointment
Your results will typically be available within 5–7 days and will be shared with you clearly and in full by our Althea Women's Health team. We do not simply hand you a list of numbers — we explain exactly what your results mean, flag anything that needs attention, and work with you to create a personalised plan, whether that involves dietary changes, supplementation, lifestyle guidance, or further investigation. At Althea, your results are always the beginning of a conversation, not the end of one.
The HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar levels over the previous two to three months, helping to identify prediabetes or diabetes at an early and highly manageable stage. The Lipid Profile assesses your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, providing a clear picture of your cardiovascular health and long-term heart disease risk. For women especially, these markers are often overlooked until symptoms appear — catching them early through routine screening is one of the most impactful things you can do for your future health.
Women are particularly vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies that often go undetected for years, quietly affecting energy levels, mood, immunity, bone health, and fertility. Low Vitamin D and iron stores are among the most common findings we see at Althea, and the symptoms — fatigue, hair loss, low mood, and frequent illness — are frequently dismissed or attributed to a busy lifestyle. Testing puts you in the picture so deficiencies can be identified and corrected swiftly and effectively.
If you are looking for a broad health MOT to check your blood count, cholesterol, blood sugar, kidney and liver health, the General Health Package is an excellent starting point. However, if you are experiencing symptoms such as extreme tiredness, poor concentration, low mood, or tingling in your hands and feet — or if you are trying to conceive — the Nutritional Health Package is likely the better fit as it additionally screens for B12 and folate deficiencies which are among the most commonly missed causes of these symptoms in women.
Both packages include a Full Blood Count, Ferritin, Vitamin D, HbA1c, Lipid Profile, Kidney Function (U&E), and Liver Function Tests (LFT), giving you a thorough overview of your general health and vital organ function. The Nutritional Health Package goes a step further by also including Vitamin B12 and Folate, making it the ideal choice if you are concerned about fatigue, low energy, brain fog, or are planning a pregnancy where folate levels are particularly important.
Yes- we provide detailed assessment of your fertility with blood tests and ultrasound scan
A consultant-performed scan with specialist gynaecological focus often reveals issues that standard imaging may not. There can be other reasons for pain that cannot be seen on a scan.
Specialist ultrasound can detect many forms of endometriosis that routine scans can miss.
No — you can self-refer directly.
You will receive explanation and guidance on next steps.
Yes — this is a diagnostic clinical service.
A consultant gynaecologist with expertise or an experienced sonographer and you can choose depending upon your need.
From 6 weeks — earlier scans often cause unnecessary worry.
Need more help?
Early pregnancy can be an anxious time — especially after previous loss or fertility treatment.
You will receive clear explanations, honest guidance and compassionate support throughout your visit.
Early Pregnancy FAQs
Everything you need to know before your appointment
Yes — with your consent, a detailed report can be shared with your healthcare provider.
Approximately 30 minutes, allowing time for careful assessment and full explanation.
Yes- we can do a early viability or reasurance scan if you are pregnant.
No. You can self-refer directly for a private recurrent miscarriage scan.
It can help if obvious problem is identified on the scan. You can seek consultation and tests at Althea before conceiving again.
Yes. You will be given a clear explanation and individual management plan, including guidance on further investigations or treatment options.
Yes. A dedicated recurrent miscarriage scan uses 3-D scan and specialist interpretation that standard scans do not provide. If you have had recurrent miscarriages, the 3-D scan is best done when you are not pregnant.
Specialist consultant-led ultrasound can detect structural uterine causes that may be missed on routine scans.
It assesses for:
- Uterine shape abnormalities (e.g. septum, bicornuate uterus)
- Fibroids or polyps affecting the womb cavity
- Signs of adenomyosis
- Endometrial thickness and quality
- Ovarian health and cysts
- Features suggestive of endometriosis
Ideally between day 5–10 of your menstrual cycle, when the womb lining is thin and abnormalities such as polyps or fibroids are easier to detect.
A recurrent miscarriage scan is a specialist ultrasound assessment designed for women who have experienced two or more pregnancy losses. It evaluates the uterus, ovaries and pelvic anatomy to identify conditions that may contribute to miscarriage.
Yes in terms of
- reducing wait times
- consultant-led interpretation
- Immediate explanation and guidance
- No waiting lists
When performed by a consultant gynaecologist or a sonographer with experience, early pregnancy scans are accurate and help to provide expert opinion.
Yes. Bleeding is common and often harmless, but is best assessed with an ultrasound scan by a specialist. if you are bleeding heavily or in severe pain, we would recommend you to seek emergency care at the hospital.
An early pregnancy scan can:
- Confirm the pregnancy is in the womb
- Detect a heartbeat
- Estimate gestational age *
- Identify causes of bleeding or pain
- Exclude ectopic pregnancy
* However you will require the dating scan in the NHS as routine. this scan will NOT replace a dating scan
The ideal time is from 6 weeks onwards. Before this, it is often too early to see a heartbeat, which can cause unnecessary worry.
Need more help?
Early pregnancy can be an anxious time — especially after previous loss or fertility treatment.
You will receive clear explanations, honest guidance and compassionate support throughout your visit.
Fertility FAQs
Everything you need to know before your appointment
No — you can self-refer directly.
Yes. Fertility scans can detect:
- Polycystic ovaries
- Fibroids, polyps, adenomyosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine abnormalities- septum
- Endometriosis-related changes
- Fluid in the tubes called as 'hydrosalpinx'
Most fertility scans can be done anytime in the cycle. However, between day 2–5 of your cycle the ovarian reserve assessment is considered optimal or mid-cycle to assess ovulation.
A fertility scan evaluates your uterus and ovaries to identify conditions that may affect your ability to conceive.
Need more help?
Early pregnancy can be an anxious time — especially after previous loss or fertility treatment.
You will receive clear explanations, honest guidance and compassionate support throughout your visit.
Gynaecology FAQs
Everything you need to know before your appointment
No. It will take some time for the lab to analyse your sample. We will inform you when the results are ready - typically 10-14 days
Yes. You will receive a full explanation during your appointment —and a digital report.
It may feel slightly uncomfortable but should not be painful. You are in control throughout the scan.
If you cannot tolerate internal transvaginal scans, please inform us before hand as there are limitations with transabdominal scans and you will need a full bladder for it.
Heavy periods are commonly caused by:
- Fibroids
- Polyps
- Adenomyosis
- Hormonal imbalance
Ultrasound helps identify the underlying cause.
Specialist gynaecological ultrasound can detect signs of endometriosis that routine scans can miss.
A gynaecology scan assesses the womb, ovaries and pelvis to investigate:
- Heavy or irregular periods
- Pelvic pain
- Fertility problems
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Check for endometrial thickness and polyps
- Check reasons for unscheduled bleeding whilst on HRT
Need more help?
Early pregnancy can be an anxious time — especially after previous loss or fertility treatment.
You will receive clear explanations, honest guidance and compassionate support throughout your visit.
Miss Potdar Thank you for all your help & Support during our fertility journey-we wouldn't have gotten to where we are today without you! Thank you for being sensitive towards our feelings and for caring for us when we needed it the most. Continue being AMAZING and making peoples dreams come true!
You helped me tremendously, with your tender, direct and professional denerous, during the delicate procedure, mum coped with. Thankyou for helping women What ever age. Thank you for all the Special care you gave
Thank you for all you have done for us.
I have been seeing Miss Potdar for investigations of a potential gynaecological condition(s) for the last few months. My experience with her as a consultant has been wonderful. I feel Miss Potdar takes the time to listen. She is an experienced consultant and has a wealth of knowledge. Very prompt with investigations and treated accordingly. Thank you Miss Potdar.
I have been a patient of Neelam for 6 years and she has given me the best care and advice I could have wished for. Her experience and knowledge in the field is outstanding. Neelam has helped me and my husband to have two children after diagnosis and treatment. She is understanding and empathetic and we will be forever grateful to her for our beautiful boys.
Miss Potdar is obviously very experienced in what she does. She explained everything to me (including any options for further pregnancies) in a very clear and understanding way. My laparoscopic excision was successful and the difference it has made to my life is incredible. I'm so grateful and cannot thank her enough she will be my go to consultant for the future.
Miss Potdar thank you so much for all your support and expertise. Honestly you have been a gods send for me and I will be grateful to you all my life. I left all my faith in you and everyone I spoke to and said you are my surgeon they all said you are in the best hands and I have to say they were all correct. I chose you from recommendation and I made the best decision to go with you. From our first consultation I had trust in you and felt comfortable. You truly are remarkable, and I will always thank you for everything.
Miss Potdar has been amazing throughout the whole process since I first came to see her. She has massively put me a tease and filled me with confidence for the procedure I had with her. She is super informative and empathetic. I can’t thank Miss Potdar enough!
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