Why Early Pregnancy Scans Matter: 6-Week Ultrasound Guide

Finding out you are pregnant is an exciting time. The 6-week pregnancy ultrasound, also known as the dating scan, is your first glimpse at your baby.

What does the 6-week scan confirm?

Viability: Confirms the pregnancy is developing in the uterus (ruling out ectopic pregnancy).
Heartbeat: Visualizes the fetal heartbeat, a key milestone.
Dating: Estimates the due date more accurately than the last period alone.
Number of babies: Checks for twins or multiples.

The scan is quick and painless. Our expert sonographers and gynecologists in Dubai Healthcare City ensure you are comfortable throughout the process.

A heartbeat is usually visible on ultrasound by 6-7 weeks of pregnancy.

Early scans (before 10 weeks) are often transvaginal for clearer images, but transabdominal scans are also used.

Yes, a full bladder helps lift the uterus for better visibility during early pregnancy scans.