Please phone to make an appointment. Baby needs to be as close to 13 weeks as possible. Also available on Sundays.
During pregnancy, a short cervical length is associated with a risk of spontaneous preterm birth. The shorter the cervical length, the greater the risk. Therefore, measuring cervical length by ultrasound can help to predict preterm birth.
This is an internal scan
The cervix is the opening or passage through which the baby must pass before being born vaginally. Ultrasound can detect early changes of the cervix, such as shortening of the cervical length, to predict preterm birth. On identifying a short cervical length, interventions can be applied to prevent preterm birth. These interventions include giving the expectant mother progesterone to relax the uterus, or applying a stitch, known as a cerclage, to tighten the opening of the cervix.
What you receive
- Ultrasound images and a video of your scan
- A printed report to take to your gynaecologist, midwife or clinic
- A link to our secure portal to view and download everything
- Bring your own USB if you would like the images and video on the day
Where is this scan available?
- Gansbaai Please phone/WhatsApp us for an appointment