Key Takeaways
- Window to the Womb is best for a national clinic network and written reports, with £90 viability scans for 6 to 10 weeks at its Kingstanding Road clinic.
- Ultrasound Plus is best for early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services, with an £80 early scan for 6 to 8 weeks and evening and weekend appointments.
- Both clinics list scans from 6 weeks and publish their prices online.
- Scan windows differ between the two clinics, so match your dates to the window before you compare prices.
- Reports, images and keepsakes are priced differently, so check what each fee includes before you book.
Ultrasound Plus is the stronger Birmingham pick for early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services, with an £80 early scan and evening and weekend appointments. Window to the Womb suits parents who want a national clinic network and a written report with its £90 viability scan.
Birmingham parents comparing these two clinics meet different scan windows, prices and clinic setups. Window to the Womb runs more than 50 clinics across the UK, while Ultrasound Plus runs seven clinics across England. We compare scan types, price, access and sonographer credentials in the sections below.
Window to the Womb vs Ultrasound Plus at a glance
| Factor | Window to the Womb | Ultrasound Plus |
| Best for | national clinic network and written reports | early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services |
| Early scan | Viability scan, £90, 6 to 10 weeks | Early pregnancy scan, £80, 6 to 8 weeks |
| Dating scan | £90, 8 to 12 weeks | £80, 8 to 16 weeks |
| Reassurance scan | £90, 12 to 14+6 weeks | £70, 13 to 40 weeks |
| Birmingham clinic | 655 Kingstanding Road, B44 9RH | 38 Harborne Road, B15 3HE |
| Included | Written report and printed image | Gestational age estimate and due date |
1. Window to the Womb - best for national clinic network and written reports
Window to the Womb sells diagnostic scans from 6 weeks at a flat £90 per scan. The viability scan covers 6 to 10 weeks, the dating scan 8 to 12 weeks and the reassurance scan 12 to 14+6 weeks. Each scan comes with a written report and a printed image.
The brand operates more than 50 clinics across the UK and states that all sonographers are fully qualified, registered diagnostic medical professionals.
Key Advantages:
- Three scan windows covering 6 to 14+6 weeks
- Written report and printed image with each scan
- More than 50 clinics and a large volume of public reviews
Potential Drawbacks:
- The flat £90 price applies to every scan type
- Opening hours are not published on the scan page
A Good Fit For: parents who want a national brand and a written report.
Contact:
Address: 655 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 9RH
Phone: (0121) 661 6404
2. Ultrasound Plus - best for early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services
Ultrasound Plus offers an £80 early pregnancy scan for 6 to 8 weeks at its Birmingham clinic on Harborne Road. The scan confirms the pregnancy, estimates gestational age and gives an estimated due date. Phone lines run daily from 8:30am to 9:30pm.
The Birmingham clinic covers every trimester and adds gynaecology, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound. NIPT and HCG blood tests are listed for the first trimester. One clinic network therefore handles the early scan and the follow-up scans.
Later pregnancy scans extend the same booking route. Ultrasound Plus lists a £70 private gender scan from 16 weeks, a £190 anomaly scan for 19 to 24 weeks and an £80 growth scan for 24 to 38 weeks. A 3D/4D baby scan starts from £90.
Key Advantages:
- £80 early scan for 6 to 8 weeks and an £80 dating scan for 8 to 16 weeks
- Afternoon, evening and weekend appointments
- Gynaecology, general and musculoskeletal ultrasound plus NIPT and HCG blood tests at the same clinic.
A Good Fit For: early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services.
Contact:
Contact:
Address: 38 Harborne Road, Birmingham, B15 3HE
Phone: 0121 820 6798
How The Scan Windows And Scan Types Compare
Window to the Womb and Ultrasound Plus both start early scans at 6 weeks, and the windows then split. Window to the Womb stretches its viability scan to 10 weeks, while Ultrasound Plus moves to a dating scan from 8 weeks that runs to 16 weeks. Both routes cover a 9-week pregnancy.
Early scans sit alongside NHS antenatal care. The NHS offers a dating scan at 11 to 14 weeks, estimating the due date from the baby's measurements. A private scan from 6 weeks gives an earlier first look.
Scan method matters at this stage. NICE guidance says anyone who finds a transvaginal scan unacceptable should be offered a transabdominal scan. We recommend asking each clinic which approach it uses before you book.
Price And What The Fee Covers
Ultrasound Plus publishes lower early scan prices, at £80 against £90. Its dating scan costs £80 and its reassurance scan £70, while Window to the Womb charges £90 for each. The £10 gap on the early scan is the first difference most parents notice.
Inclusions shape the value of the fee. Window to the Womb includes a written report and a printed image with every scan. Ultrasound Plus lists keepsakes separately, including an A6 black and white image at £5 and a digital download at £6.
A two-scan route shows the difference over time. An early scan followed by a dating scan costs £180 at Window to the Womb and £160 at Ultrasound Plus. Parents planning both scans can use that £20 gap to decide between the two clinics.
Appointments And Access In Birmingham
Ultrasound Plus offers afternoon, evening and weekend appointments at Harborne Road. Phone lines stay open until 9:30pm every day, which suits parents who work office hours. The network includes clinics in Leicester, Northampton, Watford, Brentwood, Kingston and Docklands for follow-up visits.
Window to the Womb asks parents to contact the local clinic for booking details. The Kingstanding Road clinic answers on (0121) 661 6404. Its scan page does not list opening hours, so a call confirms availability.
Regulation And Sonographer Credentials
Credentials deserve the same check at either clinic. Ask whether the sonographer holds registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Both clinics describe fully qualified sonographers, and a direct question at booking confirms the detail.
Preparing For The Appointment And What Follows
Window to the Womb advises a reasonably full bladder for anyone 20 weeks pregnant or less. Parents contact the local clinic to ask about guests and sonographer preferences before booking. Diagnostic scans include a well-being report for future reference.
Ultrasound Plus pairs scans with private blood tests, including HCG and NIPT in the first trimester. Blood test results arrive within 7 working days, and the report is designed to share with your GP. That follow-up route keeps early scan and test results together.
Which Clinic Suits Which Parent?
Each clinic suits a different set of priorities, and the list below maps them to the right choice:
- Flat-priced viability scan with a written report: Window to the Womb fits parents who like a national brand and one price per scan.
- Early scan plus follow-on scans in one network: Ultrasound Plus covers early, dating, reassurance, growth and gynaecology scans.
- Evening or weekend slots: Ultrasound Plus lists afternoon, evening and weekend appointments.
- A 9 to 10 week pregnancy: either clinic works, through the viability scan at Window to the Womb or the dating scan at Ultrasound Plus.
Common Questions Answered
1. How much does Ultrasound Plus charge for an early pregnancy scan in Birmingham?
Ultrasound Plus charges £80 for an early pregnancy scan in Birmingham, available for 6 to 8 weeks. The dating scan costs £80 for 8 to 16 weeks, and the reassurance scan costs £70 from 13 weeks.
2. Which scans does Ultrasound Plus offer after the early pregnancy scan?
Ultrasound Plus lists a dating scan at £80 for 8 to 16 weeks, a reassurance scan at £70 for 13 to 40 weeks, a gender scan at £70 from 16 weeks, an anomaly scan at £190 for 19 to 24 weeks and a growth scan at £80 for 24 to 38 weeks. The company runs seven clinics across England.
3. What is the difference between a viability scan and a dating scan?
A viability scan confirms a heartbeat and the early pregnancy from about 6 weeks. A dating scan measures the baby to confirm the due date, and private clinics offer it from 8 weeks while the NHS offers it at 11 to 14 weeks.
4. Which private scan suits 9 weeks of pregnancy in Birmingham?
A 9-week pregnancy fits both clinics. The Window to the Womb viability scan covers 6 to 10 weeks, and the Ultrasound Plus dating scan covers 8 to 16 weeks.
5. Do private clinics give a written report after an early pregnancy scan?
Window to the Womb includes a written report and a printed image with each scan. Ask any clinic what the fee includes, since reports, images and downloads differ between providers.
Choosing the Right Provider
Ultrasound Plus is best for early pregnancy and comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services, with lower listed prices and extended appointment hours. Window to the Womb is best for a national clinic network and written reports, with a flat price per scan.
Birmingham parents choose well by matching scan windows to their dates and checking each clinic's sonographer credentials. We recommend Ultrasound Plus for parents who want early scans, later pregnancy scans and wider diagnostic ultrasound in one network with evening and weekend appointments.
